The Chicago Bulls (21-22) are 8.5-point underdogs as they attempt to break a four-game road slide when they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-17) on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Target Center. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on CHSN and FDSN.
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Timberwolves vs. Bulls Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final tally of Timberwolves 123, Bulls 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Timberwolves (-350)
- Total Pick: Under 239 (computer predicts 236.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Timberwolves (-8.5)
Recent Timberwolves vs. Bulls Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Timberwolves | -6.5 | 243.5 | -221 | +182 | 136-101 MIN |
| 2/5/2025 | Timberwolves | -11.5 | 226.5 | -617 | +450 | 127-108 MIN |
| 11/7/2024 | Timberwolves | -9.5 | 227 | -429 | +331 | 135-119 MIN |
Timberwolves 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Minnesota's ATS record is 19-25-0 this season.
- The Timberwolves are 6-10 against the spread when favored by 8.5 points or more this season.
- Minnesota has hit the over in 22 of its 43 games with a set total (51.2%).
- This season, the Timberwolves have won 24 out of the 33 games, or 72.7%, in which they've been favored.
- This season, Minnesota has won 12 of its 16 games, or 75%, when favored by at least -350 on the moneyline.
Bulls 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Chicago has compiled a 22-21-0 record against the spread.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 8.5 points or more, the Bulls have a 4-2 record against the spread.
- A total of 20 of Chicago's 43 games with a set total have hit the over (46.5%).
- The Bulls have been the underdog on the moneyline 22 total times this season. They've finished 11-11 in those games.
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +277 or longer, Chicago has a record of 1-5 (16.7%).
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Timberwolves vs. Bulls Injury Report
Timberwolves
Timberwolves:
Terrence Shannon: Out (Foot)
Bulls
Bulls:
Zach Collins: Out (Toe),
Patrick Williams: Questionable (Ankle),
Josh Giddey: Probable (Hamstring),
Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder)
Timberwolves vs. Bulls Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: CHSN and FDSN
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Arena: Target Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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