Bulls vs Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 31

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 31, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Timberwolves are -8.5 favorites vs. the Bulls
  • Total (Over/Under): 213.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSN | NBCH

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

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Bulls vs Timberwolves Over/Under is 213.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 35-37 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 38-34 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls+8.5 -110O 213.5 -110+290
Minnesota Timberwolves -8.5 -110U 213.5 -110-375

Timberwolves vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Sunday‘s game with 77.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Bulls and Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Bulls Spread Prediction:

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


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  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2Q Spread in 27 of their last 39 games (+13.20 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 39 games (+11.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Over in 25 of their last 37 games (+10.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 30 away games (+10.75 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 away games (+10.50 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 39 games at home (+20.50 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 47 games (+17.90 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 3Q Spread in 52 of their last 83 games (+17.60 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 26 of their last 39 games at home (+10.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 81 games (+10.45 Units / 11% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 35-37 (-5.7 Units / -7% ROI).

  • 35-39 against the Moneyline (-7.45 Units / -6.5% ROI)
  • 40-32 against the Over for game total points (+4.8 Units / 5.9% ROI)
  • 32-40 against the Under for game total points (-12 Units / -14.74% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 38-34 (+0.5 Units / 0.62% ROI).

  • 51-22 against the Moneyline (+8.35 Units / 3.56% ROI)
  • 36-37 against the Over for game total points (-4.7 Units / -5.85% ROI)
  • 37-36 against the Under for game total points (-2.6 Units / -3.24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 83 games (-27.45 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 33 of their last 83 games (-23.05 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 85 games (-21.65 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1H Spread in 35 of their last 84 games (-21.10 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 40 of their last 78 games (-20.35 Units / -12% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 31 of their last 81 games (-26.05 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 81 games (-22.30 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 74 games (-19.65 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 81 games (-19.60 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 82 games (-19.45 Units / -21% ROI)

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

The Bulls are 10-19 (.345) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .432

The Bulls are 12-17 (.414) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .446

The Bulls are 2-8 (.200) when forcing fewer than 5 steals this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .383

The Bulls were 11-16 (.407) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

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

The Timberwolves are winless (0-7) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .147

The Timberwolves are 22-1 (.957) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .564

The Timberwolves are 43-17 (.717) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .510

The Timberwolves were 14-6 (.700) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

Injury Report: Timberwolves vs. BullsSunday‘s Game, Mar. 31

  • Rudy Gobert (Minnesota Timberwolves): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Jaylen Clark (Minnesota Timberwolves): Achilles, Out
  • Torrey Craig (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out
  • Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out For Season
  • Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out For Season
  • Patrick Williams (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out For Season

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 4.9 second chance points per game (400 points/82 games) in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls made 10.4 three-pointers per game last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Bulls shot 49% (3,488/7,116) last season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Bulls have averaged 21.7 points in the paint per game (1,608 points/74 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.5

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 15.4 offensive rebounds per game (1,121 rebounds/73 games) this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

The Timberwolves have an eFG% of 56% this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Timberwolves averaged 1.32 points per shot (9,494 points/7,167 shots) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

The Timberwolves have averaged 1.33 points per shot (8,251 points/6,216 shots) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,958 rebounds/82 games) last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls averaged 7.9 steals per game (644 steals/82 games) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Bulls have averaged 8.0 steals per game (634 steals/79 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Bulls allowed 5.6 second chance points per game (456 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 6.7

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have allowed an eFG% of 50% in the second half this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%

The Timberwolves have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,660 rebounds/73 games) this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Timberwolves have allowed an eFG% of 51% this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%

The Timberwolves have allowed an eFG% of 49% at home this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 54%


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