The Chicago Bulls (22-29) travel to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-23) on Wednesday, February 5th. This game will be played at Target Center in Minneapolis and televised on CHSN. The Bulls are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Timberwolves are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Timberwolves. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.
Bulls vs Timberwolves
The Bulls Are Coming Off A Win
Chicago improved to 22-29 on the season with a 133-124 win over the Heat on Tuesday. The Bulls were +3.5 point underdogs at home but covered the spread with the win. The total score of 257 points went well over the pre-game line of 228.5.
After falling behind 103-94 following a 10-0 run by Miami, the Bulls stormed back in the 4th quarter, outscoring the Heat 39-21 to close out the game.
The Timberwolves Are Coming Off A Win
The Timberwolves fell to 27-23 on the season after a 116-114 home loss to the Kings on Monday. Minnesota, favored by 5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 230 points went over the pre-game line of 222.
After trailing 67-59 at halftime, the Timberwolves tightened up defensively in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Kings 27-21. However, they couldn’t complete the comeback, as both teams scored 28 points in the 4th quarter.
Bulls Offense Breakdown
In their win over the Heat, the Bulls put up 133 points, shooting 52.7% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 46.3% clip. Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis led the way with 24 points each, with Buzelis going 4-for-4 from deep.
Coby White added 22 points, and Ayo Dosunmu chipped in 21. Giddey scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while White added 8 in the final period.
Timberwolves Offense Breakdown
Naz Reid’s 30-point performance, including 16 in the 1st quarter and 10 in the 4th, led the Timberwolves in their 116-114 loss to the Kings. Reid hit 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, while the team shot just 30% from deep, making 12 threes overall.
Jaden McDaniels added 22 points, with 8 coming in the 3rd quarter, and Anthony Edwards contributed 21 points, also scoring 8 in the 3rd. The Timberwolves shot 45.7% from the field in the game.
Bulls Team Defense
Despite a rough start defensively, the Bulls gave up 124 points but still managed to win against the Heat. Chicago allowed 37 points in the 1st quarter and 33 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. However, they tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 21 points.
The Bulls allowed Miami to shoot 47% from the field, including 38% from deep, where the Heat hit 17 threes. Chicago sent Miami to the line 26 times, with the Heat converting 21 free throws. The Bulls recorded 36 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and finished with 4 steals and 3 blocks.
Timberwolves Team Defense
Despite giving up 124 points, the Bulls managed to secure a win over the Heat. Chicago struggled defensively in the first three quarters, allowing 37 points in the 1st and 33 in both the 2nd and 3rd. However, they tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 21 points.
The Heat shot 47% from the field, including 38% from beyond the arc, where they hit 17 threes. Miami also went 21/26 from the free-throw line. The Bulls finished with 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 11 offensive boards, while recording 4 steals and 3 blocks.
Bulls vs Timberwolves Trends
- Across their five previous road games, Chicago has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 111 points per game.
- Minnesota has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 124 points per game while allowing 113. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Through their last five games as the underdog, the Bulls have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 1-4 against the spread.
Bulls vs Timberwolves Prediction
Coming in as the underdogs at +11, we have the Bulls as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 226.5, and our model predicts the Bulls and Timberwolves to score a combined 204 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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Last updated:February 5, 2025 Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves