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

The Chicago Bulls (15-16) play the Minnesota Timberwolves (20-12) on December 29, 2025 at United Center. The Timberwolves are currently 4.5-point favorites against the Bulls. The matchup's over/under is 238.5.

Here is everything you need 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 (+ 4.5)
O/U Pick: Under (238.5)
Score Prediction: Timberwolves 120 - Bulls 117

Timberwolves vs. Bulls Betting Insights

• This season, the Timberwolves games have gone over 238.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, seven (out of 32) times.
• The Bulls games have gone over 238.5 total points scored in 17 of 31 total matchups this season.
• The Timberwolves and the Bulls combine to average 0.9 fewer points per game than the total of 238.5 set for this game.
• Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 236.7 points per game, 1.8 fewer than the over/under in this game.
• Minnesota has been chosen as the favorite in 25 games this year and has walked away with the win 18 times (72%) in those games.
• Chicago has been victorious in 10, or 62.5%, of the 16 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
• After the last two head-to-head meetings, Minnesota has a 2-0 record against Chicago.
• The Timberwolves have an advantage against the spread as well (2-0) when taking the court against the Bulls.

Timberwolves Recent Trends

• The Timberwolves are 4-6 against the spread and 6-4 overall over their last 10 contests.
• Minnesota has averaged a total of 229.6 combined points over its last 10 games, 8.9 less than this game's total of 238.5.
• In the Timberwolves' 32 games this year, they have 12 wins against the spread.
• Minnesota is 9-15 ATS when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
• The Timberwolves have eclipsed the over/under in 48.4% of their opportunities this year (15 times in 31 games with a set point total).
• The Timberwolves score 118.8 points per game, only 3.2 fewer points than the 122.0 the Bulls allow.
• When Minnesota scores more than 122.0 points, it is 6-3 against the spread and 8-1 overall.
• This season, the Timberwolves have a 47.6% shooting percentage from the field, which is the same percentage of shots the Bulls' opponents have hit.
• The Timberwolves have done a better job covering the spread at home (7-11-0) than they have in road tilts (5-9-0).
• In terms of over/unders, Minnesota hits the over less consistently in home games, as it has gone over the total six times in 18 opportunities this season (33.3%). On the road, it has hit the over nine times in 14 opportunities (64.3%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Timberwolves have taken 11 of 15 games when playing at home, good for a .733 winning percentage. They have won seven of 10 games on the road (.700) as a moneyline favorite.

Timberwolves Recent Stats

Timberwolves Leaders

• Julius Randle averages 22.6 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game, shooting 48.1% from the floor and 32.7% from downtown with 1.6 made treys per contest.
• Anthony Edwards averages 29.3 points, 3.7 assists and 5.2 boards per game.
• Rudy Gobert averages 11.3 points, 11.0 boards and 1.8 assists per game, shooting 71.4% from the floor (first in league).
• Donte DiVincenzo averages 13.6 points, 4.0 assists and 4.4 rebounds.
• Naz Reid averages 13.7 points, 2.4 assists and 6.2 rebounds.

Bulls Recent Trends

• The Bulls are 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall over their last 10 contests.
• Chicago has averaged a total of 240.0 combined points in its last 10 games, 1.5 greater than this game's over/under of 238.5.
• The Bulls are 15-15-1 against the spread this season.
• Chicago has been underdogs by 4.5 points or more 10 times this year and are 8-2 ATS in those matchups.
• Bulls games this season have gone over the total in 15 of 31 opportunities (48.4%).
• The Bulls put up only 4.1 more points per game (118.8) than the Timberwolves allow (114.7).
• Chicago is 12-6-1 against the spread and 12-7 overall when it scores more than 114.7 points.
• The Bulls' 47.5% shooting percentage from the field this season is 1.7 percentage points higher than the Timberwolves have allowed to their opponents (45.8%).
• This year, the Bulls are 7-7-1 at home against the spread (.467 winning percentage). Away, they are 8-8-0 ATS (.500).
• In terms of the over/under, Chicago's games have finished over five of 15 times at home (33.3%), and 10 of 16 away (62.5%).
• In 2025-26 when moneyline favorites, the Bulls have a better winning percentage at home (.375, 3-5 record) than away (.286, 2-5).

Bulls Recent Stats

Bulls Leaders

• Josh Giddey provides 19.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 9.2 assists per game for the Bulls.
• The Bulls are getting 15.8 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game from Nikola Vucevic this year.
• Matas Buzelis is putting up 14.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest. He is draining 49.2% of his shots from the floor and 35.5% from 3-point range, with 1.6 triples per game.
• The Bulls are receiving 12.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game from Tre Jones this season.
• The Bulls are getting 11.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game from Kevin Huerter this year.

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