| MATCHUP | Minnesota Timberwolves | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 20-12 | 15-16 |
| Spread | -5.5 -115 | +5.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -218 | +180 |
| Total | Over 240.5 (-108) | Under 240.5 (-112) |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Monday, December 29, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CHSN | |
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Nuggets and Nets, and they play the Hawks next. The Timberwolves have won 10 of their last 14 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 118.5 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 28.7 points and 5 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 22.6 points and 5.5 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the 76ers, lost to the Bucks, and they play the Pelicans next. The Bulls have won 6 of their last 8 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 119.7 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 123 points on 48 percent shooting. Coby White is averaging 21.4 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Josh Giddey is averaging 20 points and 9.1 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won 13 of their last 14 games as home underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The Timberwolves have lost four of their last six games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in 13 of their last 14 games as home underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won 13 of their last 14 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last four home games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last four night games following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last eight home games against the Timberwolves have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last four road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Ayo Dosunmu ranks 12th amongst qualified players for 3P% (44.3%) this season.
- Jalen Smith ranks 15th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.6) this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Anthony Edwards is one of only four players in the league to have scored 30+ points in five straight games this season.
- Naz Reid ranks 2nd amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made per game (2.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank T3rd in the league for H2 points per game this season (59.6).
- The Bulls rank 28th in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (60.5).
- The Timberwolves rank T2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.0).
- The Timberwolves rank 4th in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (26.7).
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue and Zach Collins.
The Timberwolves will be without Terrence Shannon Jr.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
You don’t want to overreact to two games, but the Timberwolves haven’t played a lick of defense in their last two efforts and are coming off an inexcusable performance against the Nets. Maybe it was a letdown spot after the Christmas heartbreaker, but still. I’ve said for a while that the Timberwolves are a team that plays with their food, and they’re now 12-20 ATS on the season. The Bulls have played good ball over the last week or so and have flashed serious scoring potential. I’ll grab the points with the Bulls at home.