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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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-6.0

Chicago Bulls

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Final Score

136

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-6.0

Chicago Bulls

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Minnesota Timberwolves

-6.0

Chicago Bulls

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136

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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

NBA Player Props

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MIN

CHI

0-0

All

0-0

Home

0-0

Away

0-0

as Fav

0-0

as Dog

0-0

ATS

0-0

ATS Home

0-0

ATS Away

0-0

O/U

0-0

O/U Home

0-0

O/U Away

0-0

RESULT

LOSE 139-109

OPPONENT

SA San Antonio Spurs

DATE

05/15

SPREAD

+5.0

O/U

o218.5

RESULT

LOSE 97-126

OPPONENT

SA San Antonio Spurs

DATE

05/12

SPREAD

+10.5

O/U

o216.5

RESULT

WIN 109-114

OPPONENT

SA San Antonio Spurs

DATE

05/10

SPREAD

+4.5

O/U

o215.5

RESULT

LOSE 115-108

OPPONENT

SA San Antonio Spurs

DATE

05/08

SPREAD

+3.5

O/U

o216.5

RESULT

LOSE 95-133

OPPONENT

SA San Antonio Spurs

DATE

05/06

SPREAD

+9.5

O/U

o214.5

RESULT

LOSE 128-149

OPPONENT

DAL Dallas Mavericks

DATE

04/12

SPREAD

+7.5

O/U

o245.5

RESULT

LOSE 127-103

OPPONENT

ORL Orlando Magic

DATE

04/10

SPREAD

+14.5

O/U

u242.5

RESULT

WIN 119-108

OPPONENT

WAS Washington Wizards

DATE

04/09

SPREAD

-6.0

O/U

u244.5

RESULT

WIN 129-98

OPPONENT

WAS Washington Wizards

DATE

04/07

SPREAD

—

O/U

—

RESULT

LOSE 120-110

OPPONENT

PHO Phoenix Suns

DATE

04/05

SPREAD

+10.5

O/U

u235.5

WHO WON

CHI

RESULT

123-129

DATE

02/06

WHO WON

CHI

RESULT

109-101

DATE

03/31

WHO WON

MIN

RESULT

135-119

DATE

11/07

WHO WON

MIN

RESULT

108-127

DATE

02/05

WHO WON

MIN

RESULT

136-101

DATE

12/29

BOX SCORE: NBA TEAM STATS & PLAYER STATS

PLAYER
TEAM

MIN

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

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

B. Hyland PG

30.00

12.00

0.00

1.00

R. Dillingham PG

39.60

5.00

0.00

T. Shannon Jr. SG

40.40

0.00

J. Bernard SG

0.00

Z. Pullin PG

0.00

A. Johnson PF

50.00

3.25

3.75

0.25

J. McDaniels PF

44.30

7.00

5.00

3.00

J. Juzang SF

42.10

2.00

L. Miller PF

55.30

3.00

2.00

0.00

J. Ingles SF

66.70

0.00

E. Freeman PF

0.00

R. Gobert C

49.30

9.00

10.00

1.00

J. Beringer C

55.60

0.00

3.00

0.00

R. Zikarsky C

0.00

J. Edwards C

0.00

INJURY REPORT

NAME

POS

STATUS

INJURY

NOTES

Donte DiVincenzo

POS

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

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

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

G. Yabusele PF

40.10

5.57

3.49

0.94

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

L. Olbrich PF

46.80

0.00

H. Drell SF

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

INJURY REPORT

NAME

POS

STATUS

INJURY

NOTES

Jaden Ivey

POS

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

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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