Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 18

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 18, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Bulls (11-17) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Timberwolves (14-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 231.5 points
  • Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSN & NBCS-CHI

The Chicago Bulls visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Minneapolis.

The Bulls are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Bulls vs Timberwolves Over/Under is 231.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 12-16 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 11-18 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls-1.5 -110O 231.5 -110-125
Minnesota Timberwolves +1.5 -110U 231.5 -110+105

Timberwolves vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Sunday‘s game with 55.6% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 53.4% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Bulls and Timberwolves, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 37 games (+15.58 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 56 games (+15.26 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 38 of their last 59 games (+14.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 39 of their last 61 games (+14.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 37 away games (+11.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 49 of their last 79 games (+14.97 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1Q Spread in 35 of their last 53 games (+14.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 35 games (+13.90 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 53 games (+13.60 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1H Spread in 49 of their last 83 games (+12.55 Units / 14% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 12-16 (-5.6 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 11-17 against the Moneyline (-5.95 Units / -15.56% ROI)
  • 12-16 against the Over for game total points (-5.6 Units / -18.18% ROI)
  • 16-12 against the Under for game total points (+2.8 Units / 9.09% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 11-18 (-8.8 Units / -27.54% ROI).

  • 14-15 against the Moneyline (-9.6 Units / -15.7% ROI)
  • 12-17 against the Over for game total points (-6.7 Units / -21% ROI)
  • 17-12 against the Under for game total points (+3.8 Units / 11.91% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 79 games (-26.06 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 40 of their last 89 games (-25.00 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 51 games (-21.40 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 63 games (-19.83 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 46 games (-18.85 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 77 games (-30.35 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 55 games (-27.95 Units / -46% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 82 games (-26.15 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 88 games (-25.74 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 65 games (-25.26 Units / -33% ROI)

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Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Bulls are 24-5 (.828) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .768

The Bulls are 3-29 (.094) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .141

The Bulls are 15-16 (.484) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

The Bulls are 14-10 (.583) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Timberwolves are 6-15 (.286) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .425

The Timberwolves are 28-8 (.778) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .608

The Timberwolves are 8-46 (.148) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .207

The Timberwolves are 18-41 (.305) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

Injury Report: Timberwolves vs. BullsSunday‘s Game, Dec. 18

  • Taurean Prince (Timberwolves): Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said Prince is “at least a week away.”
  • Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves): Towns is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a right calf strain, according to Adrian Wojnarowki of ESPN.
  • Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves): Gobert is questionable for Sunday’s (Dec. 18) game against Chicago.
  • Jordan McLaughlin (Timberwolves): McLaughlin is out for Sunday’s (Dec. 18) game against Chicago.
  • D’Angelo Russell (Timberwolves): Russell is questionable for Sunday’s (Dec. 18) game against Chicago.
  • Javonte Green (Bulls): Green is probable for Sunday’s (Dec. 18) game against Minnesota.
  • Ayo Dosunmu (Bulls): Dosunmu is probable for Sunday’s (Dec. 18) game against Minnesota.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have an eFG% of 43% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Bulls have averaged 15.2 turnovers per game (213 turnovers/14 games) this season — 10th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Bulls have averaged 8.5 turnovers per game (119 turnovers/14 games) in the second half this season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Bulls have 19.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 52.7 points in the paint per game (738 points/14 games) this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49.0

The Timberwolves have averaged 117.4 points per game (5,281 points/45 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 109.5

The Timberwolves shot 35% from three (944/2,706) in the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Timberwolves have averaged 13.7 fast break points per game (2,294 points/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (80 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (415 blocks/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Bulls have 114 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (719 blocks/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 34.2 defensive rebounds per game (479 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Timberwolves have averaged 8.7 steals per game (1,446 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Timberwolves have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (931 blocks/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Timberwolves have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (3,146 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8


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