The Chicago Bulls look to defeat the Western Conference co-leader as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. The Bulls (23-27) fell at home to the Kings, 123-115 on Saturday, while the Timberwolves (35-15) enter off a 111-90 home win over the Rockets on Sunday. Chicago has won three of the last four meetings, including a 139-131 double overtime victory last March. Chicago is 25-24-1 against the spread, while Minnesota is 25-22-3 ATS in 2023-24.
Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET at the United Center in Chicago. Minnesota is favored by 5 points in the latest Timberwolves vs. Bulls odds, per SportsLine consensus, and the over/under is 217 points. Before entering any Bulls vs. Timberwolves picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.
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The model has set its sights on Timberwolves vs. Bulls. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Bulls vs. Timberwolves:
- Bulls vs. Timberwolves spread: Timberwolves -5
- Bulls vs. Timberwolves over/under: 217 points
- Bulls vs. Timberwolves money line: Timberwolves -206, Bulls +171
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Why the Timberwolves can cover
Minnesota has been so successful this season in part due to its defense, as its 106.7 points surrendered per game rank best in the NBA. Its 35-15 start has been the best in franchise history through 50 games, and it will look to continue its success tonight in Chicago. Star guard Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.6 points per game and has eclipsed the 20-point mark in six of his last seven games. In his last five games, Edwards is 16 of 31 (52%) from behind the three point line, further adding to his team's success.
Minnesota is also buoyed by its two big men, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. Towns is second on the team in scoring (22.5 PPG) and rebounding (8.7 per game), while Gobert is averaging 13.7 points and a team-leading 12.5 rebounds nightly. The Wolves will look to stifle Chicago's potent offense and keep the game lower scoring in order to secure the victory. See which team to pick here.
Why the Bulls can cover
With guard Zach LaVine out for the season, Chicago is now torn between competing for a playoff spot and trading away assets in order to rebuild. Forward DeMar Derozan may be the subject of trade rumors before Thursday's deadline, as he averages 22.0 points, 5.4 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game. Center Nikola Vucevic is as consistent as they come, averaging 17.1 points and 10.6 rebounds nightly.
In LaVine's absence, guard Coby White has stepped up his play this season. He's averaging 19.2 points, 5.1 assists, and 4.7 rebounds and seems to be a player Chicago can build around for the future. After a horrible 9-16 start, Chicago has gone 14-11 in the past 25 games and looks to continue its strong play tonight against Minnesota. Patrick Williams (foot) is out for Tuesday, while Alex Caruso (adductor) is questionable. See which team to pick here.
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