Timberwolves vs. Bulls Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 22

The Minnesota Timberwolves (27-17) will attempt to end a three-game losing skid when hosting the Chicago Bulls (21-22) on January 22, 2026 at Target Center. Thursday's matchup between the Timberwolves and the Bulls features the Timberwolves as healthy 8.5-point favorites. The over/under is 237.5 points for the game.

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: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV: CHSN and FDSN
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Timberwolves vs. Bulls Prediction

ATS Pick: Timberwolves (- 8.5)
O/U Pick: Under (237.5)
Score Prediction: Timberwolves 123 - Bulls 114

Timberwolves vs. Bulls Betting Insights

• Timberwolves games have finished over 237.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 15 times (out of 44) this year.
• The Bulls have played in 22 games this year (51.2% of opportunities) in which the teams combined to score more than 237.5 points.
• The Timberwolves and the Bulls combine to average 0.5 more points per game than the over/under of 237.5 set for this game.
• Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 235 points per game, 2.5 fewer than the point total in this matchup.
• Minnesota has been victorious in 24, or 72.7%, of the 33 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• Chicago has come away with 11 wins in the 22 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
• After the last one head-to-head meetings, Minnesota has a 1-0 record against Chicago.
• The Timberwolves have an advantage against the spread as well (1-0) when taking the court against the Bulls.

Timberwolves Recent Trends

• The Timberwolves are 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their past 10 games.
• Minnesota has averaged a total of 234.7 combined points in its last 10 games, 2.8 less than this game's total of 237.5.
• In the Timberwolves' 44 games this year, they have 19 wins against the spread.
• So far this season, Minnesota has been installed as favorites by an 8.5-point margin or more 16 times and are 6-10 ATS in those matchups.
• Timberwolves games this year have hit the over on 22 of 43 set point totals.
• The Timberwolves score 120.1 points per game, only 0.1 more points than the 120.0 the Bulls give up.
• Minnesota has a 14-5 record against the spread and a 15-4 record overall when putting up more than 120.0 points.
• The Timberwolves make 48.4% of their shots from the field this season, which is 1.0 percentage point higher than the Bulls have allowed to their opponents (47.4%).
• The Timberwolves have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered nine times in 21 games when playing at home, and they've covered 10 times in 23 games on the road.
• When it comes to point totals, Minnesota hits the over less often at home, as it has gone over the total seven times in 21 opportunities this season (33.3%). In road games, it has hit the over 15 times in 23 opportunities (65.2%).
• The Timberwolves have won a higher percentage of their games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 14-4 (.778). In away games as a moneyline favorite, they sport a record of 10-5 (.667).

Timberwolves Recent Stats

Timberwolves Leaders

• Julius Randle averages 22.4 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Anthony Edwards posts 29.9 points, 3.7 assists and 5.0 rebounds per contest.
• Rudy Gobert posts 11.0 points, 11.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, shooting 71.8% from the floor (first in NBA).
• Naz Reid averages 14.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest, shooting 46.9% from the field and 38.8% from downtown with 2.4 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Donte DiVincenzo averages 13.2 points, 4.6 boards and 4.3 assists per game. Defensively he averages 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks.

Timberwolves Player Props

Bulls Recent Trends

• The Bulls have gone 5-5 in their last 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span.
• Chicago has averaged a total of 231.1 combined points over its last 10 games, 6.4 less than this matchup's total of 237.5.
• The Bulls have played 43 games, with 21 wins against the spread.
• Chicago has been underdogs by 8.5 points or more six times this season and are 4-2 ATS in those contests.
• Bulls games this season have hit the over 21 times in 43 opportunities (48.8%).
• The Bulls' 117.9 points per game are only 2.9 more points than the 115.0 the Timberwolves give up to opponents.
• Chicago has put together a 16-7-1 ATS record and a 17-7 overall record in games it scores more than 115.0 points.
• The Bulls are shooting 47.7% from the field, 1.4% higher than the 46.3% the Timberwolves' opponents have shot this season.
• This year, the Bulls are 12-10-1 at home against the spread (.522 winning percentage). On the road, they are 9-11-0 ATS (.450).
• Looking at the over/under, Chicago's games have gone over less often at home (10 of 23, 43.5%) than away (11 of 20, 55%).
• In 2025-26 as moneyline favorites, the Bulls have a better winning percentage at home (.571, 8-6 record) than away (.286, 2-5).

Bulls Recent Stats

Bulls Leaders

• Nikola Vucevic generates 17.0 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game for the Bulls.
• The Bulls are receiving 19.2 points, 8.9 rebounds and 9.0 assists per game from Josh Giddey this year.
• The Bulls are getting 15.0 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game from Matas Buzelis this season.
• Tre Jones is putting up 12.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 5.8 assists per contest. He is sinking 54.6% of his shots from the field.
• The Bulls are getting 14.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game from Ayo Dosunmu this season.

Bulls Player Props

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