Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
Chicago Bulls Line | +10.5 |
Minnesota Timberwolves Line | -10.5 |
Total | 225.5 |
TV: | NBA TV |
Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
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PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two teams looking to bounce back after their latest defeats are clashing in this matchup, when the Minnesota Timberwolves are hosting the Chicago Bulls. The Wolves have back-to-back losses, but they are playing their third straight game at home. The Bulls are on the second leg of a back-to-back, and are up and down in the past month, fighting to hang on the play-in places of the Eastern Conference.
Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report: Julius Randle, Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid are questionable, Donte DiVincenzo is out
Chicago Bulls Injury Report: Coby White is questionable. Torey Craig is out
Minnesota Timberwolves Form and Trends
The Timberwolves have a 27-23 record this season and are sitting on the 7th place of the West. The Wolves are 20-29-1 against the spread and 27-23 in over/under, while having a 12-12 home record. The Wolves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, and 2-3 against the spread in their last 5. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 games.
The Timberwolves are coming off a 114-116 home defeat by the Sacramento Kings. Anthony Edwards leads the Timberwolves in scoring with 26.5 points, adding 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Julius Randle adds 18.9 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.
Chicago Bulls Form and Trends
The Bulls have a 21-29 record this season and are sitting on the 10th place of the East. The Bulls are 23-26-1 against the spread and 23-27 in over/under, while having a 9-16 home record. The Bulls are 3-7 in their last 10 games, and 3-7 against the spread.
The Bulls are coming off a 119-127 road defeat against the Detroit Pistons. Nikola Vucevic leads the Bulls in scoring with 19.9 points and a team-high 10.4 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Wolves average 111.1 points per game, which is 21st in the league. They shoot 46.3% from the field (16th) and with 38.3% from beyond the arc, which is the third-best in the NBA. Defensively, they allow 108 points per game, which is the 4th-best in the NBA.
Offensively, the Bulls are averaging 116.5 points per game, which is the 7th-best in the NBA. Chicago shoots with 46.6% from the field (15th) and with 37.2% from beyond the arc (9th). Defensively, they are 29th in the NBA, allowing 119.9 points per game.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Wolves won 135-119 on the road. The Bulls are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings and 3-1 against the spread. Over is 8-1 in their last 9 meetings.
Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
In this Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, the Timberwolves are coming as -10.5 home favorites. The Timberwolves are rightfully favored, as they have been the better team this season, and the Bulls are on the second leg of a road back-to-back, and their third road game in four nights. On the other hand, the Wolves have been at home for the past 5 days, and have already destroyed the Bulls by 16 points earlier this season. Take the Minnesota Timberwolves and lay the points at home.
Nick’s Free Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -10.5
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