Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction 1/22/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Thursday 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 beat the Nets and Clippers, and they play the Celtics next. The Bulls have won 12 of their last 20 games.

The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.9 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 120 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 19.2 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 18.5 points and 4.6 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Spurs and Jazz, and they play the Warriors next. The Timberwolves have lost 3 straight games.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 120.1 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.9 points and 5 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 22.4 points and 5.4 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Naz Reid is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

• The Timberwolves have won 16 of their last 17 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Bulls have lost five of their last six road games following a home win.
• The Timberwolves have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

• The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Bulls and Timberwolves at Target Center.
• The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Target Center against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Bulls have covered the spread in five of their last six games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Timberwolves’ last five night games against the Bulls following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
• Four of the Bulls’ last five games have gone OVER the total points line.

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts

• Julius Randle is one of only three players in the league to have recorded 12+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
• Mike Conley ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.9) this season.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

• Nikola Vucevic is one of only six qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (17.0) and rebounds (9.1) per game this season.
• Jalen Smith ranks 10th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.9) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.9).
• The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for Q3 points per game this season (30.9).
• The Bulls rank 29th in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (60.3).
• The Bulls rank 3rd in the league for assists per game this season (29.9).

Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report

The Timberwolves will be without Terrence Shannon Jr.

The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Zach Collins, and Josh Giddey. Patrick Williams is questionable.

Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

The Bulls are back to being a scrappy team that competes and while they haven’t had a ton of success on the road, they have moments where they can give any team in the league problems. The Timberwolves have not only lost 3 straight games, but they’re coming off an outright loss to the Jazz as double-digit favorites. I’ve said it time and time again, the Timberwolves play with their food and can’t be trusted with big numbers. Since December 8, the Timberwolves have 4 outright losses when favorites of 6 or more points. Give me the points with the Bulls.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Chicago Bulls +9.5