Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction 2/5/25 NBA Picks

Minnesota Timberwolves (27-23) vs Chicago Bulls (22-29)

Game Info: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Target Center)

Betting Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves -10.5 -- Over/Under: 226 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview 

The Chicago Bulls lost to the Pistons, beat the Heat, and they play the Warriors, Pistons, and Knicks next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.5 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 119.9 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.9 points and 10.4 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 18.4 points and 4.6 assists. Ayo Dosunmu is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview 

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Wizards and Kings, and they play the Rockets, Trail Blazers, and Cavs next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 111 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 107.9 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.6 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 18.9 points and 4.5 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

  • The Bulls have lost 11 of their last 12 road games after winning as underdogs.
  • The Timberwolves have won 15 of their last 17 games at Target Center when playing with a rest advantage.
  • The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
  • The Timberwolves have covered the spread in eight of their last 10 home games against the Bulls.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

  • The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Bulls and Timberwolves at Target Center.
  • The Timberwolves have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a home loss.
  • The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 games as favorites following a home loss.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Timberwolves' last eight games at Target Center.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.5).
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of only three teams to lose a home game against the Wizards this season.
  • The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (95.3).
  • The Bulls rank 30th in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (30.9).

Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report

The Timberwolves won’t have Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle.

The Bulls will be without Kevin Huerter, Tre Jones, and Zach Collins. Adama Sanogo, Talen Horton-Tucker, and Dalen Terry are questionable after not playing last night. 

Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

The Chicago Bulls are an undermanned roster that's on the end of a back-to-back and has to travel. On paper, the Minnesota Timberwolves should win comfortably at home with the rest advantage. However, the Bulls are coming off one of their best offensive performances of the season and the Timberwolves continue to play with their food. The Timberwolves just lost to the Wizards and Kings. The Timberwolves are also 2-11 ATS in their last 13 games as a double-digit favorite. The Timberwolves have outright lost twice as a double-digit favorite since November. I'm not laying this sort of number with the Timberwolves. Give me the Bulls and the boatload of points.

Randy’s Pick Chicago Bulls +10.5

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