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The Minnesota Timberwolves (4-3) visit the Chicago Bulls (3-5) on Thursday. Tip from United Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Timberwolves vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Bulls won both meetings last season
Minnesota won its last time out on Monday, a 114-93 win over the Charlotte Hornets, covering as an 11-point home favorite. C Naz Reid led all scorers with 25 points off the bench, including 5-of-7 from beyond the arc.
Chicago has dropped 3 games in a row after losing 119-99 against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday as a 10-point road underdog. C Nikola Vucevic had a double-double with a team-high 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Timberwolves at Bulls odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 9:48 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves -375 (bet $375 to win $100) | Bulls +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
- Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves -8.5 (-115) | Bulls +8.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Timberwolves at Bulls key injuries
Timberwolves
- None
Bulls (not yet submitted; below is Wednesday’s IR)
- G Lonzo Ball (wrist) out
- G Josh Giddey (illness) probable
- G Zach LaVine (thigh) questionable
- F Patrick Williams (shoulder) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Timberwolves at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Timberwolves 121, Bulls 114
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Timberwolves (-375) to beat a struggling Bulls squad on Thursday.
Against the spread
LEAN BULLS +8.5 (-105).
Minnesota has failed to cover the spread in 5 of its 7 games this season including 2 of its 3 road games. Chicago has a home-court advantage and has covered the spread twice in its last 4 games while playing as an underdog, winning 2 of them outright.
Over/Under
BET OVER 227.5 (-110).
The Wolves have hit the Over in 3 of their last 4 games and have scored 112 or more points in 5 of their last 6 games. They have also allowed 113 or more points in 3 of their last 4 games. The Bulls have allowed 119 points or more in 3 straight games and have hit the Over in 3 of their last 5.
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