Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions

The Minnesota Timberwolves (35-35) visit the Chicago Bulls (31-37) Friday with tip-off from United Center set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Timberwolves vs. Bulls odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Minnesota beat Chicago 150-126 in their 1st meeting on Dec. 18 covering as a 1.5-point home underdog as the 233.5 Over easily hit.

The Bulls lost 117-114 loss at home Wednesday to the Sacramento Kings as 1.5-point underdogs. Chicago is 2-3 in its last 5 with both wins coming on the road. They are 1-3-1 ATS in the last 5 and 31-34-3 ATS on the season.

The Timberwolves lost 104-102 Wednesday at home to the Boston Celtics, covering as 4-point underdogs. Minnesota is 2-3 in their last 5 with both wins also coming on the road. The T-wolves are 3-2 ATS in the last 5 and 34-36 ATS on the season.