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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls prediction

Minnesota TimberwolvesAway63%to win
121.8 : 117.4projected points
Chicago BullsHome37%to win
Shujaa safe tipBulls +12.51.33

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip75%
Bulls +12.5Most likely to win
Fair 1.332 units
Bold tip37%
Bulls to winBigger price, loses more often
Fair 2.731 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls is Minnesota Timberwolves to win, with a 63% chance. We project Minnesota Timberwolves 121.8 and Chicago Bulls 117.4. Our best bet is Bulls +12.5 at 1.33.

Bulls rest between games-3%Timberwolves rest between games-3%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Chicago BullsLLWWL
  • Lat Dallas Mavericks128-149
  • Lv Orlando Magic103-127
  • Wat Washington Wizards119-108
  • Wat Washington Wizards129-98
  • Lv Phoenix Suns110-120
Minnesota TimberwolvesLLWLL
  • Lv San Antonio Spurs109-139
  • Lat San Antonio Spurs97-126
  • Wv San Antonio Spurs114-109
  • Lv San Antonio Spurs108-115
  • Lat San Antonio Spurs95-133

In numbers, Bulls red and Timberwolves green

30%Win rate50%
118.3Points scored per game112.7
126.2Points conceded per game115.3
29% homeHome and away42% away

Last meetings

  • Minnesota Timberwolves115-120Chicago Bulls
  • Chicago Bulls101-136Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Chicago Bulls126-120Minnesota Timberwolves

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
BullsTimberwolves
20Games played20
6Wins10
14Losses10
2365Points scored2254
2524Points conceded2307
118.3Scored per game112.7
126.2Conceded per game115.3
2W 5LHome record5W 3L
4W 9LAway record5W 7L

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

Spread and total

Chance and fair price
Bulls -1.532%3.15
Bulls +1.541%2.46
Bulls +4.550%1.99
Bulls +7.560%1.68
Bulls +10.569%1.46
Over 233.5 points62%1.60
Over 236.5 points56%1.79
Over 239.5 points49%2.02
Over 242.5 points43%2.34
Over 245.5 points36%2.75

Good to know: The small grey number is the fair price. If your bookmaker pays more, the bet has value.

Where to bet on Bulls v Timberwolves

Our top pick is Bulls +12.5. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls: Minnesota Timberwolves are favourites
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Chicago Bulls 37% and Minnesota Timberwolves 63%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Chicago Bulls won 2 of their last 5 and Minnesota Timberwolves won 1 of their last 5. Chicago Bulls come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Chicago Bulls won 2 of their last 7 games at home. Minnesota Timberwolves won 5 of their last 12 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Chicago Bulls score 118.3 points a game and let in 126.2. Minnesota Timberwolves score 112.7 and let in 115.3. Their recent games average 244.4 and 228.1 points in total.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 3 meetings, Chicago Bulls won 2 and Minnesota Timberwolves won 1. The last one ended Minnesota Timberwolves 115, Chicago Bulls 120.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Bulls +12.5 has a 75% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Chicago Bulls form

Chicago Bulls have 6 wins and 14 losses in their last 20 games, with 2365 points scored and 2524 conceded. At home they have 2 wins and 5 losses from 7. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, W, L, newest first.

Minnesota Timberwolves form

Minnesota Timberwolves have 10 wins and 10 losses in their last 20 games, with 2254 points scored and 2307 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins and 7 losses from 12. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 3 times in our records. Chicago Bulls won 2, Minnesota Timberwolves won 1. Last time out it finished Minnesota Timberwolves 115, Chicago Bulls 120.

Our call

We expect Minnesota Timberwolves to score about 121.8 points and Chicago Bulls about 117.4. That points to Minnesota Timberwolves to win. Our safest bet is Bulls +12.5 at 1.33. Our bold bet is Bulls to win at 2.73.

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Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls?

Our prediction for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls is Minnesota Timberwolves to win, with a 63% chance. We project Minnesota Timberwolves 121.8 and Chicago Bulls 117.4. Our best bet is Bulls +12.5 at 1.33.

What is the projected score for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls?

We project Minnesota Timberwolves 121.8 and Chicago Bulls 117.4, about 239.2 points in total.

How are Chicago Bulls playing?

Chicago Bulls have 6 wins and 14 losses in their last 20 games, with 2365 points scored and 2524 conceded. At home they have 2 wins and 5 losses from 7. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, W, L, newest first.

How are Minnesota Timberwolves playing?

Minnesota Timberwolves have 10 wins and 10 losses in their last 20 games, with 2254 points scored and 2307 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins and 7 losses from 12. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, L, newest first.

What happened when Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves last met?

It ended Minnesota Timberwolves 115, Chicago Bulls 120. In the last 3 meetings Chicago Bulls won 2 and Minnesota Timberwolves won 1.

What is the best bet for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls?

Bulls +12.5 at 1.33, with a 75% chance.

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