The Minnesota Timberwolves (20-12) are favored by 5.5 points against the Chicago Bulls (15-16) on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on FDSN and CHSN.
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Timberwolves vs. Bulls Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Timberwolves 120, Bulls 117.
- Moneyline Pick: Timberwolves (-218)
- Total Pick: Under 239.5 (computer predicts 237.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Bulls (+5.5)
Recent Timberwolves vs. Bulls Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- So far this season, Minnesota has compiled a 12-20-0 record against the spread.
- When they have played as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, the Timberwolves are 6-13 against the spread.
- Minnesota has hit the over in 15 of its 31 games with a set total (48.4%).
- The Timberwolves have entered the game as favorites 25 times this season and won 18, or 72%, of those games.
- Minnesota has a record of 14-5, a 73.7% win rate, when it's favored by -218 or more by bookmakers this season.
Bulls 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Chicago is 16-15-0 against the spread this season.
- The Bulls are 6-1 against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this year.
- Chicago's games have hit the over 14 out of 31 times (45.2%).
- The Bulls have compiled a 10-6 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 62.5% of those games).
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +180 or longer, Chicago has gone 2-3 (40%).
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Timberwolves vs. Bulls Injury Report
Timberwolves
Timberwolves:
Terrence Shannon: Out (Foot)
Bulls
Bulls:
Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Josh Giddey: Probable (Ankle),
Zach Collins: Day-To-Day (Toe),
Trentyn Flowers: Out (Knee),
Lachlan Olbrich: Out (Ankle)
Timberwolves vs. Bulls Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSN and CHSN
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: United Center
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