The Chicago Bulls (21-22) and Minnesota Timberwolves (27-17) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The game will broadcast live on CHSN.
The Timberwolves are 9.5-point favorites over the Bulls on the spread (Timberwolves -9.5), with the over/under set at 239.5 total points. Minnesota is a -400 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Chicago is +320 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Bulls vs. Timberwolves predictions and NBA picks for Thursday, January 22.
Bulls vs Timberwolves Prediction, Picks
- Bulls vs Timberwolves pick: Bulls First Half Moneyline (+194)
My Bulls vs. Timberwolves best bet is on the Bulls to win the first half. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Bulls vs Timberwolves Odds
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+9.5 -112 | 239.5 -110o / -110u | +320 |
| Timberwolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-9.5 -108 | 239.5 -110o / -110u | -400 |
Bulls vs Timberwolves NBA Preview
The NBA system titled "First Half 'Dog vs. Coasting Teams" focuses on first-half moneyline opportunities where strong teams often start slow against inferior opponents.
In this case, we expect the Timberwolves to stumble out of the gate against the Bulls.
During the regular season, underdogs with modest Pythagorean ratings face elite opponents with high win records who may be pacing themselves or conserving energy early in games.
These matchups frequently occur when the superior team is in cruise control, relying on second-half adjustments rather than urgency in the opening quarters.
Meanwhile, the underdog typically plays with early intensity and effort, creating value in short-term situations before talent disparity takes over.
By isolating first halves against top competition, this system leverages motivational imbalance and situational focus to identify profitable early game edges.
So, let's back Chicago to win the first half of the game on Thursday night.
Bulls vs Timberwolves Betting Prediction
- Bulls First Half Moneyline (+194)
Spread
No play on the spread.
Moneyline
We're targeting the first half moneyline in favor of Chicago.
Over/Under
No play on the total.
Timberwolves vs Bulls Betting Trends
