For your Bulls vs. Timberwolves predictions needs, we’ve got you covered as the Timberwolves hit the road to face the Bulls on Tuesday, Feb 6 at 8:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 217, with the Timberwolves favored by 5 on the road. Check out our Bulls vs. Timberwolves player props and predictions.
Bulls vs. Timberwolves Odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -5
- Total 217
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Feb 6
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: United Center, Chicago IL
- TV: NBCS
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Minnesota has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
Bulls Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last five home games, Chicago has averaged 116 points per game while allowing 114. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 0-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-4.
Will Minnesota Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?
In their last three games, the Timberwolves have gone 2-1 and have an overall record of 35-15. In non-conference games, they have gone 11-7 compared to 24-8 against Western Conference teams.
During their most recent game, the Timberwolves’ offense put up 111 points, which is right in line with their season average of 112.9 points per game. In the game, Anthony Edwards was the top scorer for the Timberwolves with 32 points and Rudy Gobert also contributed 17 points.
When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves are the best in the NBA, allowing just 106.7 points per game. They are also the top-ranked field goal percentage defense at 44.8%. Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 99.8 points per contest.
One of the keys to their defense is their ability to protect the rim. The Timberwolves are 9th in blocked shots at 5.9 per game. They are also 2nd in defensive rebounds, which has helped them rank 1st in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 50.5%.
One area where opponents have been able to have some success against the Timberwolves’ defense is from beyond the arc. On the season, they are 3rd in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 35.3%. However, opponents have made more threes than their season average in 32.0% of their games vs. Minnesota.
Can Chicago Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?
Looking at their last three games, the Bulls have a record of 1-2 and are 23-27 overall. When playing at home, the Bulls are 14-12 while going 9-15 on the road.
The Bulls’ offense is coming off a game where they put up 115 points, which is right in line with their season average of 111.1 points per game. When it comes to pace, the Bulls are one of the slower teams in the NBA at 96.8 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, the Bulls rank 22nd in attempts and 24th in three-point percentage.
At home this season, the Bulls have been one of the better defensive teams in the league, ranking 7th in points allowed per game. They have done a good job of keeping opponents off the free-throw line, ranking 9th in made free-throws allowed per game. So far, opponents have scored less than their season average in 60% of games vs. Chicago.
On the season, the Bulls have struggled to defend the three-point line, ranking 29th in made threes allowed per game. Over their last five games, they have given up a three-point shooting percentage of 40.9%. On the year, opponents have made more threes than their season average in 64% of games vs. Chicago.
Bulls vs. Timberwolves Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is DeMar DeRozan and his points prop of 23.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -113 while the under is at -121. Our projections have DeMar DeRozan finishing with a stat line of 23 points, 4 and 5 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 23.5.
- The Prop: DeMar DeRozan Under 23.5 Points (-121)
Bulls vs. Timberwolves Predictions
For a point-spread wager in this Timberwolves vs. Bulls game, we suggest taking the Bulls at +5. Even though our predictions have the Timberwolves winning 115-114, we see the Bulls as the better choice on the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 217 and our model has the Timberwolves and Bulls finishing with a combined 229 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Bulls +5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook