Timberwolves vs. Bulls Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 29

The Minnesota Timberwolves (20-12) take the court against the Chicago Bulls (15-16) on December 29, 2025 on FDSN and CHSN. Minnesota is a strong 6.5-point favorite against Chicago when the Timberwolves hit the court against the Bulls on Monday. A 242.5-point over/under is set for the game.

Here is everything you need to know to know about the Timberwolves-Bulls game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Timberwolves vs. Bulls Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
• TV: FDSN and CHSN
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Timberwolves vs. Bulls Prediction

ATS Pick: Bulls (+ 6.5)
O/U Pick: Under (242.5)
Score Prediction: Timberwolves 120 - Bulls 117

Timberwolves vs. Bulls Betting Insights

• Timberwolves games have gone over 242.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, five times (out of 32) this year.
• The Bulls games have gone over 242.5 total points scored in 14 of 31 total matchups this season.
• The Timberwolves and the Bulls combine to average 4.9 fewer points per game than the over/under of 242.5 set for this game.
• The Timberwolves and the Bulls have seen their opponents average a combined 5.8 fewer points per game than the point total of 242.5 set in this game.
• Minnesota has been victorious in 18, or 72%, of the 25 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• Chicago has been chosen as underdogs in 16 games this year and has walked away with the win 10 times (62.5%) in those games.
• Minnesota holds a 2-0 record in the last two head-to-head games against Chicago.
• The Timberwolves also have a 2-0 record against the spread when playing the Bulls.

Timberwolves Recent Trends

• The Timberwolves have gone 6-4 over their last 10 contests, with a 4-6 record against the spread in that span.
• Minnesota's average total over the last 10 games is 12.9 points fewer than the 242.5 over/under given for this matchup.
• The Timberwolves have 12 wins against the spread in 32 games this year.
• This season, Minnesota has an ATS record of 6-12 in its 18 games as a favorite of 6.5 points or more.
• Timberwolves games this year have eclipsed the over/under 48.4% of the time (15 out of 31 games with a set point total).
• The Timberwolves average 118.8 points per game, only 3.2 fewer points than the 122.0 the Bulls allow.
• When Minnesota totals more than 122.0 points, it is 6-3 against the spread and 8-1 overall.
• The Timberwolves make 47.6% of their shots from the field this season, which is the same percentage the Bulls have allowed to their opponents.
• The Timberwolves have covered the spread in a higher percentage of their home games than road games. They have covered seven times in 18 opportunities when playing at home, and they've covered five times in 14 opportunities in road games.
• Minnesota has exceeded the over/under in a lower percentage of home games (33.3%) than road tilts (64.3%).
• When playing at home, the Timberwolves have won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, putting up a record of 11-4 (.733). When playing on the road, they are 7-3 (.700) as a moneyline favorite.

Timberwolves Recent Stats

Timberwolves Leaders

• Julius Randle averages 22.6 points, 7.0 boards and 5.7 assists per contest, shooting 48.1% from the floor and 32.7% from beyond the arc with 1.6 made treys per contest.
• Anthony Edwards averages 29.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, shooting 49.2% from the floor and 39.7% from downtown with 3.3 made 3-pointers per game (ninth in league).
• Rudy Gobert puts up 11.3 points, 11.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.6 steals and 1.6 blocks (fourth in league).
• Donte DiVincenzo averages 13.6 points, 4.0 assists and 4.4 boards.
• Naz Reid posts 13.7 points, 6.2 boards and 2.4 assists per game, shooting 44.7% from the floor and 36.1% from beyond the arc with 2.3 made treys per contest.

Timberwolves Player Props

Bulls Recent Trends

• The Bulls have a 6-4 record against the spread while finishing 6-4 overall over their last 10 games.
• Chicago's average total over the last 10 games is 2.5 points fewer than the 242.5 total given for this matchup.
• The Bulls are 15-15-1 against the spread this season.
• This year, Chicago has an ATS record of 4-1 in its five games as an underdog of 6.5 points or more.
• Bulls games this season have hit the over on 15 of 31 set point totals (48.4%).
• The Bulls' 118.8 points per game are just 4.1 more points than the 114.7 the Timberwolves give up.
• Chicago has put together a 12-6-1 ATS record and a 12-7 overall record in games it scores more than 114.7 points.
• The Bulls have shot at a 47.5% clip from the field this season, 1.7 percentage points higher than the 45.8% shooting opponents of the Timberwolves have averaged.
• In 2025-26 against the spread, the Bulls have a lower winning percentage at home (.467, 7-7-1 record) than on the road (.500, 8-8-0).
• Chicago's games have gone above the over/under less often at home (five times out of 15) than on the road (10 of 16) this season.
• The Bulls' winning percentage at home as moneyline favorites is .375 (3-5), and away it is .286 (2-5).

Bulls Recent Stats

Bulls Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Josh Giddey gives the Bulls 19.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 9.2 assists. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Nikola Vucevic is putting up 15.8 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest. He's making 48.9% of his shots from the field and 37.1% from 3-point range, with 1.8 triples per game.
• Matas Buzelis gets the Bulls 14.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game while delivering 0.8 steals and 1.4 blocked shots.
• Tre Jones gets the Bulls 12.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game while putting up 1.5 steals (10th in NBA) and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Kevin Huerter is averaging 11.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest. He is making 47.2% of his shots from the field and 31.6% from 3-point range, with 1.7 triples per contest.

Bulls Player Props

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