Minnesota Timberwolves (4-3) vs. Chicago Bulls (3-4)
November 7, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bulls +7.5; Over/Under: +225
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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Chicago Bulls meet Thursday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Hornets, lost to the Spurs, and they play the Heat and Trail Blazers next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 111.7 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 109.7 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.3 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 21.4 points and 4.7 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 39.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Mavericks and Jazz, and they play the Hawks and Cavaliers next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 113 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 119.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 22.7 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 21.7 points and 3.7 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 7.1 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.6 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
The Minnesota Timberwolves don’t have any players listed on their injury report. The Bulls will be without Lonzo Ball and Zach LaVine.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last nine games as road favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last three home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last six road games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last seven night games at United Center have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the last eight games between the Timberwolves and Bulls have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
I’m not excited to lay big chalk with the Minnesota Timberwolves, a team that’s going through the motions and is 2-5 ATS on the season. However, the Timberwolves have the rest advantage, the Bulls are missing two key role players, and they’re on the end of a back to back. The Bulls scored 99 points last night and with no Ball or LaVine, it’s hard seeing the offense improve in this spot. It’s Timberwolves or pass for me.
