Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions

Ethan Matthew | Staff Writer

The Minnesota Timberwolves (35-15) take on the Chicago Bulls (23-27) on Tuesday at the United Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Timberwolves vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; tied 1-1 last season

It is a tight race at the top of the Northwest Division. Minnesota and the Oklahoma City Thunder are tied for 1st with the Denver Nuggets a half game back. The Timberwolves are still showing their strength after their 111-90 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Their 58 rebounds (to Houston's 41) was one of many difference-makers.

The Bulls, while still beating the bad teams in the NBA, don't seem ready for a tough opponent. They lost 123-115 to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday after being down 30 in the 2nd half. They sit above the Detroit Pistons in the Central Division, but that isn't a compliment.

Timberwolves at Bulls odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Bulls +165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): T-wolves -5.5 (-105) | Bulls +5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Timberwolves at Bulls key injuries

T-wolves

G Jaylen Clark (achilles) out

Bulls

G Alex Caruso (adductor) questionable
F Zach LaVine (ankle) out
F Dalen Terry (ankle) probable
G Coby White (ankle) probable
F Patrick Williams (foot) out
F Torrey Craig (foot) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Timberwolves at Bulls picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 119, Bulls 115

Moneyline

Chicago is 9-18 as an underdog this season, while Minnesota is 29-9 as a favorite. But, with the line at -200 it is best to PASS and look to the spread.

Against the spread

As a road favorite the Timberwolves are just 8-9 against the spread. On top of that the recent schedule benefits the Bulls.

Playing with a rest advantage the Bulls are 7-4 ATS while the Timberwolves at a rest disadvantage are just 3-4-1.

BET BULLS +5.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The Bulls have a league-best 77.8% (14-4) Over rate when playing teams in the Western Conference. Combine that with their 60% Over (6-4) when they are a home underdog and I see a higher scoring game.

LEAN OVER 217.5 (-115).

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