The Chicago Bulls (21-40) head to the Twin Cities to battle the Minnesota Timberwolves (18-42) at Target Center at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday. We analyze the Bulls-Timberwolves sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Bulls at Timberwolves: Key Injuries
Bulls
- PG Kris Dunn (knee) out
- SF Chandler Hutchinson (shoulder) out
- PF Luke Kornet (ankle) out
- PG Zach LaVine (quadriceps) out
- PF Lauri Markkanen (pelvis) questionable
- PG Max Strus (knee) out
Timberwolves
- C Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) out
- SG Eric Turner (undisclosed) out
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Bulls at Timberwolves: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Timberwolves 122, Bulls 113
Moneyline (ML)
The Timberwolves (-162) are favored to take down the Bulls (+135), but this is a little higher than I’d like to risk. Usually my limit is -170 to -180 max. AVOID, and look to the line.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The TIMBERWOLVES (-3.5, -106) are a bit of a risky play, as they’re just 5-15-1 against the spread in the past 21 as a favorite. They’re also 1-5-1 ATS in the past seven in the second end of a home-and-home. That’s the bad news. The good news is that Bulls (+3.5, -115) are 2-7 ATS in their past nine meetings with the Wolves, and 0-5 ATS in the past five trips to the Twin Cities.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 229.5 (-110) is worth a small-unit play, as neither of these pay very much attention to defense. The Over has hit in five of the past six meetings, while going 4-1 in the past five battles at Target Center. The Over is also 11-3 in the past 14 overall for Chicago, and 10-2 in their past 12 as a ‘dog while going a perfect 7-0 in their past seven on the road. The Over is also 6-1 in the past seven for the T’Wolves, too.
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