The Chicago Bulls (2-9) and Minnesota Timberwolves (9-3) meet Saturday from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Bulls vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
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The Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks in overtime 125-117 Friday, covering as a 6.5-point home underdog. The Under (246.5) hit. Chicago was led by G Norman Powell, who scored 33 points on 12-for-19 shooting. The Bulls had their 8-game losing streak snapped with the win. Despite those shortcomings, they've covered 6 times this season.
The Timberwolves dominated the Dallas Mavericks 133-94 Thursday, covering as a 5.5-point home favorite with the Over
(226.5) cashing. G Bones Hyland scored a team-high 24 points and chipped in 8 assists as well. Minnesota has ripped off 5 straight wins and 7 straight covers. It is 11-1 against the spread (ATS) on the season.
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Bulls at Timberwolves odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Bulls +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | Timberwolves -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +15.5 (-110) | Timberwolves -15.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Bulls at Timberwolves key injuries
Bulls
(Not yet submitted -- below was for Friday's game)
- G Norman Powell (back) questionable
- G/F Dailyn Swain (back) questionable
- F Caleb Wilson (hand) out
Timberwolves
- G Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) out
- G Anthony Edwards (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bulls at Timberwolves picks and predictions
Prediction
Timberwolves 128, Bulls 111
Moneyline
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Timberwolves (-1000) should win outright with ease but are far too expensive to consider here.
Against the spread
BET TIMBERWOLVES -15.5 (-110).
The Timberwolves, despite being short Edwards, have been on a tear, and that should continue Saturday. They've scored at least 115 points in 4 straight games and have covered in 5 straight contests when favored. Minnesota is 2-0 ATS as a double-digit favorite.
The Bulls are just 2-4 ATS on the season as a double-digit underdog and have had some major defensive shortcomings. Chicago has allowed at least 124 points in all but one game this season.
Over/Under
BET OVER 234.5 (-115).
The Bulls play at the fastest tempo in the NBA and also play virtually no defense. They rank No. 1 in pace and No. 30 in defensive rating, a perfect combination for the Over. Minnesota ranks sixth in pace, so it'll want to push the tempo as well. The Bulls have gone Over in 3 of their last 4 games, and the Timberwolves have topped the total in 6 of their last 9 outings.
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