Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Odds and Picks for Thursday, 11/07/24

Minnesota has been sluggish to start the season; it is just 4-3 SU and covered for just the second time all year in the last game against Charlotte. Forward Julius Randle is probably making “friends,” as he leads the team in assists so far. Fellow forward Naz Reid has upped his scoring from last year’s breakout season, so getting rid of Karl-Anthony Towns seems like the smart play — especially given his salary. 

The Bulls have lost their last 2 games to slip under .500 for the season. This is not a great team, so losses are expected — but less so to Brooklyn and Utah, against whom they were favored. Chicago boasts a trio of 20 ppg scorers and wing Josh Giddey has looked pretty good running the attack. Rookie forward Matas Buzelis might be more of a project than expected, but this is purely a development season anyway. 

Minnesota is favored, but it is just 2-5 ATS so far. The Timberwolves have been favored in every game but the opener, too. Even though they have center Rudy Gobert anchoring the middle, they have not been an elite defensive team and their offense has only been a little better than average. I think the Bulls at home — with more than enough viable offensive options — can keep it close enough.

Timberwolves vs Bulls prediction: Chicago +6.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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