Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Best Bet – February 5, 2025

The Chicago Bulls look to be victorious in their second meeting against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, February 5 at 8:00 PM ET at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves are moderately favored with a point spread at -11.5 (+100) at MyBookie.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Bulls have fallen under .500 over their latest 10-game stretch, as they have had issues with consistency on both ends of the floor. They are currently sitting at 10th in the Eastern Conference, so they still have some work to do in order to have a playoff run this season.

According to their strength of schedule and margins of each game, they rank 23rd with a rating of -3.73. Offensively per 100 possessions, they rank 18th with a rating of 112.6. Their defensive rating in that category also ranks 23rd, with a rating of 115.9.

Their pace of play ranks third, with a 103.3 rating, showing they typically perform well in fast break situations. They are averaging 116.5 (seventh) points per game and allowing opponents to average 119.9 (29th), which offers a slightly negative margin of error.

The Bulls rely on Nikola Vucevic (19.9 PPG, 10.4 REB) to anchor them on both ends of the floor. Josh Giddey is also key, with 11.7 PPG, 7.4 REB, and leading the team with 6.6 AST.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Timberwolves have looked solid over their last 10 games, where they have been slightly above .500. They need to get back on track while at home, especially against a struggling team like the Bulls.

Anthony Edwards has been dynamic in leading their offense, posting 26.5 points per game (ranks seventh) along with 4.5 assists. Rudy Gobert has been a double-double machine with 10.7 points and 10.3 rebounds per battle.

Their offense ranks 21st in averaging 111.1 points a game. Defensively they rank fourth in holding teams to 108.0 points per matchup. This spread has not been that appealing for a majority of the season.

The Timberwolves rank eighth in adjusted strength of schedule and point differentials with a rating of 3.38. Per 100 possessions on offense, they rank 14th with a rating of 113.9 while on defense they rank seventh with a rating of 110.8.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the best Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves betting odds, favoring the Timberwolves by 11.5 points. When looking at market insights, the Timberwolves are appealing at home with a 62.8 percent likelihood of winning.

These two teams met back in November, where the Timberwolves won 135-119 on the road. They have several players listed as out and could impact their rotation. Look for the Timberwolves to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -11.5 (+100)