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Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Predictions

December 29 08:00 PM (Final)
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Minnesota Timberwolves
 136 101
Chicago Bulls
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MATCHUP PREVIEW

The Bulls and Timberwolves have a unique history, with Chicago’s rich legacy contrasting against Minnesota’s quest for identity. The Bulls are known for their fast-paced offense and strong perimeter shooting, while the Timberwolves have often leaned into a more methodical approach, emphasizing ball movement and interior play. Historically, the Bulls have had the upper hand in their all-time series record, capitalizing on their championship pedigree. The Timberwolves, however, have shown resilience at home, often making it tough for visitors in their arena, especially with their crowd’s energy. Travel distance can also play a role, as the Bulls often face longer trips to Minnesota, which can impact performance. Betting trends indicate that the Bulls’ historical success in this matchup might sway lines in their favor, but the Timberwolves’ home court advantage shouldn’t be overlooked. Overall, understanding these dynamics offers valuable context for bettors looking at this matchup.
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Minnesota Timberwolves
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-6.0
Chicago Bulls
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+6.5
Final Score
136
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101
Confidence Level: 72.1%

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CHICAGO BULLS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES MONEYLINE

When the Bulls and Timberwolves square off, you’re looking at a clash of styles. Chicago’s known for its gritty defense and fast breaks, while Minnesota often relies on a more methodical approach, focusing on their bigs. Historically, the Timberwolves have held an edge at home, but the Bulls’ ability to capitalize on their defensive pressure can shift the money line, especially in tight matchups.See Game Picks

CHICAGO BULLS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES POINT SPREAD

When the Bulls and Timberwolves face off, you’re looking at a clash of styles. Chicago has historically leaned on a gritty defense, while Minnesota has often struggled to find consistency, especially in crunch time. The Bulls tend to perform well against the spread in this matchup, especially given their ability to exploit the Timberwolves’ defensive lapses. Plus, with the Timberwolves’ home court not always providing a strong advantage, the line can shift in favor of the Bulls more often than not.See Game Picks

CHICAGO BULLS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES OVER/UNDER

When the Bulls and Timberwolves face off, you’re looking at a clash of styles that often leads to interesting total outcomes. Historically, the Bulls have leaned on a more defensive approach, while the Timberwolves have been known to push the pace, especially at home. This contrast can create a tug-of-war on the scoreboard; when Chicago’s defense is in gear, totals tend to dip, but when Minnesota gets rolling, those numbers can soar. The series record shows a tendency to hit the under in Chicago, but when these teams meet in Minnesota, the over has had its moments, especially when the Wolves capitalize on their home court advantage.See Game Picks

TRENDS

MIN Logo  MIN CHI Logo  CHI
47-31
All
30-50
25-15
Home
18-23
22-16
Away
12-27
40-18
as Fav
13-18
7-13
as Dog
17-32
36-42
ATS
38-42
17-23
ATS Home
21-20
19-19
ATS Away
17-22
35-43
O/U
36-44
14-26
O/U Home
16-25
21-17
O/U Away
20-19
RESULT
LOSE 139-109
OPPONENT
Spurs logo SA San Antonio Spurs
DATE
05/15
SPREAD
+5.0
O/U
o218.5
RESULT
LOSE 97-126
OPPONENT
Spurs logo SA San Antonio Spurs
DATE
05/12
SPREAD
+10.5
O/U
o216.5
RESULT
WIN 109-114
OPPONENT
Spurs logo SA San Antonio Spurs
DATE
05/10
SPREAD
+4.5
O/U
o215.5
RESULT
LOSE 115-108
OPPONENT
Spurs logo SA San Antonio Spurs
DATE
05/08
SPREAD
+3.5
O/U
o216.5
RESULT
LOSE 95-133
OPPONENT
Spurs logo SA San Antonio Spurs
DATE
05/06
SPREAD
+9.5
O/U
o214.5
RESULT
LOSE 128-149
OPPONENT
Mavericks logo DAL Dallas Mavericks
DATE
04/12
SPREAD
+7.5
O/U
o245.5
RESULT
LOSE 127-103
OPPONENT
Magic logo ORL Orlando Magic
DATE
04/10
SPREAD
+14.5
O/U
u242.5
RESULT
WIN 119-108
OPPONENT
Wizards logo WAS Washington Wizards
DATE
04/09
SPREAD
-6.0
O/U
u244.5
RESULT
WIN 129-98
OPPONENT
Wizards logo WAS Washington Wizards
DATE
04/07
SPREAD
—
O/U
—
RESULT
LOSE 120-110
OPPONENT
Suns logo PHO Phoenix Suns
DATE
04/05
SPREAD
+10.5
O/U
u235.5
WHO WON
Bulls logo CHI
RESULT
123-129
DATE
02/06
WHO WON
Bulls logo CHI
RESULT
109-101
DATE
03/31
WHO WON
Timberwolves logo MIN
RESULT
135-119
DATE
11/07
WHO WON
Timberwolves logo MIN
RESULT
108-127
DATE
02/05
WHO WON
Timberwolves logo MIN
RESULT
136-101
DATE
12/29

BOX SCORE: NBA TEAM STATS & PLAYER STATS

MIN Logo MIN CHI Logo CHI
136.00
Points per Game
101.00
48.10
Field Goal Percentage
46.90
56.20
2-Point Field Goal Percentage
55.90
37.00
3-Point Field Goal Percentage
35.60
75.20
Free Throw Percentage
77.60
7.00
Offensive Rebounds
10.00
39.00
Defensive Rebounds
32.00
32.00
Assists per Game
25.00
9.00
Blocked Shots
7.00
3.00
Turnovers
16.00
STARTERS
FG%
PPG
RPG
APG
A. Edwards SG
42.80
23.00
2.00
4.00
D. DiVincenzo SG
50.00
12.00
6.00
3.00
J. Clark PG
25.00
11.00
4.00
0.00
M. Conley PG
50.00
2.00
0.00
1.00
B. Hyland PG
30.00
12.00
0.00
1.00
R. Dillingham PG
39.60
5.00
0.00
0.00
T. Shannon Jr. SG
40.40
0.00
0.00
0.00
Z. Pullin PG
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
J. Bernard SG
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
K. Anderson SF
35.30
1.88
0.88
1.88
A. Johnson PF
50.00
3.25
3.75
0.25
J. Randle PF
39.00
17.00
5.00
14.00
J. McDaniels PF
44.30
7.00
5.00
3.00
J. Juzang SF
42.10
2.00
2.00
2.00
L. Miller PF
55.30
3.00
2.00
0.00
J. Ingles SF
66.70
0.00
0.00
0.00
E. Freeman PF
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
R. Gobert C
49.30
9.00
10.00
1.00
N. Reid C
48.40
33.00
7.00
3.00
J. Beringer C
55.60
0.00
3.00
0.00
R. Zikarsky C
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
J. Edwards C
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

INJURY REPORT

NAME
POS
STATUS
INJURY
NOTES
Donte DiVincenzo
POS
SG
STATUS
Out
INJURY
Achilles
Notes
DiVincenzo suffered a torn right Achilles and will miss the start of the 2026-27 season.
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STARTERS
FG%
PPG
RPG
APG
C. Sexton PG
48.50
15.44
2.28
3.28
A. Simons SG
44.00
14.27
2.45
2.44
J. Ivey SG
44.50
8.54
2.46
1.84
Y. Kawamura PG
32.70
3.44
1.83
2.61
M. McClung PG
39.00
6.09
0.91
0.91
O. Bitim SG
25.00
3.50
3.00
0.50
A. Dosunmu PG
50.00
10.00
6.00
7.00
T. Jones PG
55.30
11.00
2.00
4.00
J. Giddey SG
44.80
11.00
4.00
3.00
T. Flowers SG
66.70
0.00
0.00
0.00
G. Yabusele PF
40.10
5.57
3.49
0.94
M. Gueye PF
54.50
8.00
3.00
3.00
J. Smith PF
48.30
12.00
6.00
1.00
M. Buzelis SF
46.30
13.00
5.00
2.00
I. Okoro SF
46.00
4.00
3.00
0.00
P. Williams PF
37.20
7.00
3.00
2.00
J. Phillips SF
33.30
2.00
1.00
0.00
N. Essengue PF
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
L. Olbrich PF
46.80
0.00
0.00
0.00
H. Drell SF
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
N. Richards C
51.20
5.87
5.17
0.34
A. Sanogo C
57.10
2.00
1.50
0.25
Z. Collins C
57.80
0.00
0.00
0.00

INJURY REPORT

NAME
POS
STATUS
INJURY
NOTES
Jaden Ivey
POS
SG
STATUS
Out
INJURY
Patella
Notes
Ivey is dealing with a left patellofemoral pain syndrome and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
Trentyn Flowers
POS
SG
STATUS
Questionable
INJURY
Knee
Notes
Flowers is dealing with a right knee hyperextension and is uncertain to take the court for the Bulls.
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