Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 2/5/25
The Timberwolves (-563) host the Bulls (+412) at the Target Center in a non-conference matchup. Minnesota is currently favored by 11 points and has lost two straight games. The over/under line for the game is 226.5.
This game will tip off at 8:00 ET and can be seen on CHSN. The Timberwolves are 27-23 and sit 7th in the Western Conference, while the Bulls are 22-29 and 10th in the East.
CHICAGO BULLS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago Bulls +11
This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, February 5th.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-93 in favor of the Bulls.
- Our projections have Nikola Vucevic finishing with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.6% and knocking down 15 threes.
Can the Bulls Pull the Upset on the Road?
Chicago improved to 22-29 on the season after a 133-124 win over Miami on Tuesday. The Bulls were +3.5 point underdogs at home and covered the spread with the win. The game’s total of 257 points went over the 228.5-point line.
After a 10-0 run by Miami put them up 88-79, Chicago responded by outscoring the Heat 39-21 in the 4th quarter to close out the game.
The Bulls put up 133 points in their win over the Heat, shooting 52.7% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 46.3% clip. Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis led the way with 24 points each, with Buzelis going 4-for-4 from deep.
Coby White added 22 points, knocking down 4 threes, while Ayo Dosunmu chipped in 21. Giddey scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, and White added 8 in the final period.
Despite giving up 124 points, the Bulls managed to secure a win over the Heat. Chicago allowed 37 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in both the 2nd and 3rd, but tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 21 points. Overall, the Heat shot 47% from the field.
From beyond the arc, Miami hit 17 threes at a 38% clip. The Bulls sent the Heat to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. Chicago finished with 36 defensive rebounds, while allowing 11 offensive boards. They also recorded 4 steals and 3 blocks.
Can the Timberwolves Pull Off a Home Win?
The Timberwolves fell to 27-23 on the season after a 116-114 loss to the Kings on Monday. Minnesota was favored by 5 points at home but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 230, exceeding the O/U line of 222 by 8 points.
After trailing 67-59 at halftime, the Timberwolves tightened up defensively in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Kings 27-21. However, Minnesota couldn’t complete the comeback, as both teams scored 28 points in the 4th quarter.
Naz Reid led the Timberwolves with 30 points and 5 made threes in their 116-114 loss to the Kings, shooting 63.2% from the field and 55.6% from beyond the arc. Reid scored 16 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 more in the 4th.
Jaden McDaniels contributed 22 points, including 8 in the 3rd quarter, while Anthony Edwards added 21 points, 8 of which came in the 3rd. The Timberwolves made just 12 threes, shooting 30% from deep and 45.7% overall.
The Timberwolves’ defense struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 38 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 21. Overall, they allowed 116 points on 48% shooting from the Kings.
Minnesota did well defending the three, giving up just 10 made threes, though Sacramento shot 41% from deep. The Kings also went 16/20 from the free-throw line. The Timberwolves recorded 5 steals and 8 blocks.