Timberwolves vs Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 16

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 16, 2024, 2:45 PM
  • The Timberwolves are -4.5 favorites vs. the Bulls
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Watch the game on CHSN | BSN

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Chicago, IL.

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Timberwolves vs Bulls Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Timberwolves are 2-1 against the spread, while the Bulls are 2-1 against the spread.


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Timberwolves vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Minnesota Timberwolves-4.5 -110O 229.5 -115-190
Chicago Bulls +4.5 -110U 229.5 -105+155

Bulls vs Timberwolves Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Wednesday‘s game with 64% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Timberwolves and Bulls.

Bulls vs Timberwolves Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Timberwolves will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 57% confidence.


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  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 3Q Spread in 54 of their last 86 games (+18.15 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 47 away games (+17.75 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 72 games (+15.00 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Team Total Over in 31 of their last 47 away games (+13.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 53 of their last 92 games (+10.85 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2Q Spread in 35 of their last 49 games (+18.95 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Over in 32 of their last 47 games (+14.45 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 50 of their last 84 games (+12.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 45 games (+9.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 42 games at home (+8.90 Units / 18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Timberwolves have gone 2-1 (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 2-1 against the Moneyline (+1 Units / 24.81% ROI)
  • 2-1 against the Over for game total points (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI)
  • 1-2 against the Under for game total points (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Bulls have gone 2-1 (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 1-2 against the Moneyline (+0.5 Units / 25% ROI)
  • 2-1 against the Over for game total points (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI)
  • 1-2 against the Under for game total points (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 84 games (-24.55 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 33 of their last 82 games (-23.55 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 68 games (-22.60 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 79 games (-18.05 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 82 games (-17.75 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 44 of their last 89 games (-32.15 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1Q Spread in 36 of their last 91 games (-26.65 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 72 games (-25.45 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 92 games (-24.10 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 44 of their last 91 games (-22.15 Units / -14% ROI)

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

The Timberwolves were 13-4 (.765) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — 9th-best in the NBA. The Lakers allowed 14.3 made three-pointers per game last season — 3rd-worst in the NBA.

The Timberwolves were 43-10 (.811) when scoring 110 or more points last season — 4th-best in the NBA. The Lakers allowed 117.4 points per game last season — 8th-worst in the NBA.

The Timberwolves were 24-2 (.923) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

The Timberwolves were 25-8 (.758) when they win the turnover margin last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

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

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

The Bulls were 10-14 (.417) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Bulls were 4-16 (.200) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field last season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .263

The Bulls were 1-19 (.050) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .142

Injury Report: Bulls vs. TimberwolvesWednesday‘s Game, Oct. 16

  • Chicago Bulls – No Injuries Reported
  • Minnesota Timberwolves – No Injuries Reported

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves shot 43% (368/853) in close and late situations last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Timberwolves had an eFG% of 56% last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Timberwolves averaged 12.3 second chance points per game (1,011 points/82 games) last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Timberwolves averaged 12.0 fast break points per game (492 points/41 games) at home last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.8

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 13.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,064 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

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 averaged 10.6 second chance points per game (866 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Bulls had an eFG% of 53% last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves averaged 8.0 steals per game (657 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Timberwolves stole the ball 657 times last season — 5th most among NBA teams

The Timberwolves allowed opponents to shoot 45% (3,198/7,114) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 47%

The Timberwolves blocked 496 shots last season — 5th most among NBA teams

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

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 stole the ball 638 times last season — 9th most among NBA teams

The Bulls averaged 7.8 steals per game (638 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

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


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