Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/24
At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (+175) will host the Timberwolves (-214) in a non-conference matchup. Minnesota is currently favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 217.5.
This game will be played at the United Center in Chicago, and can be seen on NBCS. The Timberwolves are 35-15 this season, which puts them in 2nd place in the Western Conference. The Bulls are 23-27 and are currently 9th in the East.
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago Bulls +5.5
This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, February 6th.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-113 in favor of the Timberwolves.
- Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with Anthony Edwards points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 13 threes.
Will the Timberwolves Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?
In Minnesota’s games this season, the average combined scoring total is 219.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 217.5. In their last 10 games, the Timberwolves have had an average O/U line of 223.1.
Minnesota’s O/U record for the season is 24-26. In their last game against the Rockets, the teams combined for just 201 points, which was well below the O/U line of 221.5.
This season, Minnesota has been favored in 40 of their 50 games and has a record of 30-10 in those games. As the favorite, they are 19-20 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +8.4 points per game.
Against the spread this season, Minnesota is 25-24 overall and 12-13 on the road. In their last game, they covered the spread (-8) with a 21-point win over Houston.
The Timberwolves are currently 2nd in the Western Conference with a record of 35-15. In non-conference games, they are 11-7 compared to 24-8 against Western Conference opponents.
The Timberwolves have been an above-average offensive team this season, ranking 22nd in scoring at 112.9 points per game. However, they have been slightly better on the road, averaging 113.2 points compared to 112.7 at home.
Minnesota has been an efficient three-point shooting team, ranking 2nd in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 39%. Overall, they are shooting 48% from the field, which is 8th in the NBA.
When it comes to pace, the Timberwolves are 25th in the league, averaging 97.4 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 18th in the NBA at 26.2 per game.
Coming into the game, the Timberwolves defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 24.0% of their games. Currently, they are 1st in the NBA at 106.7 points per game allowed. Most recently, the Timberwolves’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 90 points to the Rockets.
Can the Bulls Offense Score Enough at Home?
The Bulls have gone 25-24-1 on the O/U this season, including hitting the over in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 223.7 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 217.5.
Chicago’s ATS record for the season is 25-24, and they have failed to cover the spread in two straight games at home. As the underdog, they are 13-13 vs. the spread.
In their last game, the Bulls were favored by 1 point but lost to the Kings by a score of 123-115. This dropped their overall record to 23-27, which is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference.
Against Western Conference teams, the Bulls are 9-10 compared to 14-12 at home and 9-15 on the road. The team’s road ATS record is 11-12, and they have covered the spread in two straight games.
On average, Chicago’s games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 217.5 (222.1). So far, they have hit the over in two straight games.
At home this season, the Bulls are averaging 111.5 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA. Overall, Chicago is 26th in scoring at 111.1 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage, the Bulls are 23rd in the league at 46%. In terms of three-point shooting, Chicago is 24th in three-point percentage at 35%.
Coming into this game, the Bulls have outscored the NBA average in just 36% of their games. They are 23rd in pace at 96.8 possessions per game. In terms of assists, Chicago is 28th in the league with 24.5 per contest.
When it comes to free throws, the Bulls are 22nd in both free throws made (16.5 per game) and free throw attempts (20.9 per game). In terms of offensive rebounds, Chicago is 13th in the league with 11 per contest.
Coming into the game, the Bulls defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 44.0% of their games. Currently, they are 11th in the NBA at 112.6 points per game allowed. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Bulls are forcing 11.8 per game, which is 4th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 17th in blocked shots at 5.1 per game.