The Minnesota Timberwolves travel to the United Center to face the Chicago Bulls on Monday night in a game between two teams looking to bounce back from losses in their last games. The Wolves arrive with one of the stronger records in the Western Conference, while the Bulls can get back to the .500 mark with a win in this contest. Here, I break down this matchup in the NBA and give you my Timberwolves vs Bulls prediction for this contest.
Our Timberwolves vs Bulls Pick
Pick: | Bulls +6.5 |
Confidence: | 3/5 |
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves @ Chicago Bulls
- Date & Time: Monday, December 29, 2025, 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
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Key Storylines
- The Timberwolves enter this game with a 20-12 record, placing them among the more consistent performers in the Western Conference. Their offense averages 118.8 points per game and they allow just under 115.0 points per game, showing strength on both ends. But the Wolves have lost two games in a row coming into this game, including a home loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
- Chicago sits at 15-16 and has been outscored on average this season, conceding over 122.0 points per outing while scoring at a similar clip to Minnesota. Chicago will have its hands full on defense in this contest and will try to slow down the Wolves here.
- Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards leads the team in scoring with an impressive 29.3 points per game. Rudy Gobert anchors the interior defensively and on the boards. That duo will be in a position to lead Minnesota to a win in this matchup.
- The Bulls are missing Noa Essengue for the season due to a shoulder injury, but the big injury story in this game is the injury situation surrounding Josh Giddey. Giddey has been the Bulls' top player this season and he is questionable for this contest. If he can't play, the Bulls could be in a world of trouble despite being at home in this game.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- This is the first of two regular-season games scheduled between Minnesota and Chicago this year.
- Chicago is 16-15 against the spread this season.
- Minnesota is just 12-20 against the spread going into Monday night.
- The under has hit in 17 of Minnesota's first 32 games.
- The under is 17-14 in Bulls games this season.
Best Player Props to Watch
Player | Prop |
|---|
Anthony Edwards | Over 30.5 Points |
Julius Randle | Over 21.5 Points |
Josh Giddey | Triple-Double (if he plays) |
Timberwolves vs Bulls Model Projection
Score Projection: Timberwolves 121 – Bulls 118
Win Probability: Timberwolves 62%, Bulls 38%
Final Thoughts
I'm going to take the points with the Chicago Bulls at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves have been better than the Bulls this season, but Minnesota is struggling of late and that should continue on the road against a Bulls team with a winning record on their home floor. Minnesota might win this game, but it is going to be close and the Bulls should cover as a home dog.
Jay Sanin
Jay Sanin is the GM and Head of Sports at ATS.io. He has been writing about sports gambling since 2013, handicapping tens of thousands of sporting events. He plays sides and totals aggressively across most sports and is more selective in player prop markets. He does his own modeling across most sports, and his family is jealous of how much time he spends on his precious spreadsheets.
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