Our Timberwolves vs Bulls prediction for this NBA game is under 226, -105.
The Timberwolves battle the Bulls in this interconference matchup. Minnesota is looking to break the win-loss cycle, while Chicago is seeking help on offense.
Offshore Odds: Bulls Are Heavy Underdogs at Home
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
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| Timberwolves | -7.5 (-115) | -290 | O 226 (-115) |
| Bulls | +7.5 (-105) | +245 | U 226 (-105) |
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Starters Trying to Find Consistency
The Timberwolves are hovering in the middle of the Western Conference standings and are 1-2 on the road. Minnesota’s strength of schedule so far has been decent, with a balanced mix of good and bad teams. The Timberwolves have been in mostly close games but finally secured a 21-point blowout victory against the Hornets.
Minnesota’s bench seems to be playing well, while the starters have had more cold stretches than hot ones. In their last win, the Timberwolves’ bench turned a close game into a blowout fairly quickly. Donte DiVincenzo and other bench players have stepped up in key moments, making things easier for the starters. This Minnesota second unit is full of playmakers, and anyone can have a standout game.
Bulls Bench Needs to Step Up
The Bulls are banged up, and their scoring is starting to trend downward. Chicago has lost three games in a row, hanging in there for two of them, but they were blown out by 20 points against the Mavericks. The defense has been below average, and this game against Minnesota will be their second matchup in as many nights. If Chicago wants to keep things close, the bench needs to put forth a better effort than they did in the Dallas game.
One of the Bulls’ best players, Zach LaVine, might miss this game. LaVine has missed the last two games due to an adductor strain, and the Bulls will need to find a way to replace his 22 PPG. Nikola Vucevic didn’t get much help in the Mavericks game, despite posting a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Vucevic ended up being the leading scorer for the Bulls, which is not a good sign for the offense when the top scorer only has 14 points.
Timberwolves vs Bulls Prediction
Minnesota just needs their starting offense to find some consistency, and they will be able to climb the standings quickly. The Bulls are missing one of their best three-point shooters and most efficient players from the field. Chicago might be able to find some scoring again after an ugly performance on both sides of the ball against the Mavericks. However, their defense will likely struggle once again.
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Under 226 (-105)
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