Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls 2/24/2021 – Chicago Bulls will remain at home to host the weakest team in the NBA league. The Bulls will square-off against the Minnesota Timberwolves from United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Minnesota is sitting at the bottom of Western Conference play with the worst record. The Timberwolves will enter this game riding a terrible five-game losing streak. The NBA basketball betting lines have not been in favor much of the Timberwolves. Chicago Bulls are currently holding the eighth position in the Eastern Conference play and they will try to make use of this easy opportunity.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls 2/24/2021
When: | February 24, 2021 8:00 PM ET |
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Where: | United Center in Chicago, Illinois |
TV: | NBC Sports Chicago / Fox Sports North |
Stream: | NBA League Pass |
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Minnesota Timberwolves Betting
The Timberwolves won just seven of their 32 overall games this season. Minnesota is trailing the Rockets in the 14th spot and they seem to be a lost cause with their poor performance. In their last game, they lost against Milwaukee Bucks with a final score of 139-112. The leader in scoring is Karl-Anthony with an average of 22 points per game. Anthony is also the leader in rebounds with close to a dozen per game. When it comes to passing the ball, Ricky Rubio continues to take the lead with an average of 6.4 assists per game.
Players to watch: K. Towns C 12 GP 12 GS 32.9 MIN 22.3 PTS 3.1 OR 7.8 DR 10.9 REB 4.1 AST 0.9 STL 1.8 BLK 3 TO 3.4 PF 1.4 AST/TO 24.88 PER
M. Beasley SG 32 GP 31 GS 33 MIN 20.4 PTS 0.8 OR 3.9 DR 4.7 REB 2.5 AST 0.8 STL 0.2 BLK 1.6 TO 1.6 PF 1.5 AST/TO 16.25 PER
D. Russell PG 20 GP 19 GS 29.2 MIN 19.3 PTS 0.5 OR 2.2 DR 2.6 REB 5.1 AST 1.1 STL 0.5 BLK 2.7 TO 2 PF 1.9 AST/TO 16.46 PER.
Chicago Bulls Betting
The Chicago Bulls are holding a 14-16 record on the season and they are two games behind the .500 mark. The Bulls will enter this game riding a two-game winning streak. The Chicago Bulls defeated the Rockets in their last game with a final score of 120-100. Zach LaVine takes the lead for his team with an average of close to 29 points per game. When it comes to rebounds, Thaddeus Young is the leader with close to six per game. The assists leader with 5.2 per game is Cody White.
Players to watch: Z. LaVine SG 30 GP 30 GS 35.6 MIN 28.6 PTS 0.8 OR 4.7 DR 5.4 REB 5.1 AST 1.1 STL 0.4 BLK 3.8 TO 2.7 PF 1.4 AST/TO 23.02 PER
L. Markkanen PF 14 GP 14 GS 30.4 MIN 19.1 PTS 0.6 OR 5.5 DR 6.1 REB 0.9 AST 0.6 STL 0.4 BLK 1.7 TO 2.2 PF 0.5 AST/TO 17.39 PER
C. White PG 30 GP 30 GS 33.2 MIN 15.6 PTS 0.4 OR 4.5 DR 4.9 REB 5.2 AST 0.4 STL 0.2 BLK 2.2 TO 2.5 PF 2.3 AST/TO 11.85 PER.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls 2/24/2021 Betting Numbers
Trends
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games.
Minnesota are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games.
Minnesota are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games against Chicago.
Timberwolves are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games against Chicago.
Minnesota are 2-14 SU in their last 16 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota’s last 13 games when playing on the road against Chicago.
Minnesota are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games this season.
Minnesota are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
Chicago Bulls
Chicago are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 7 games against Minnesota.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago’s last 13 games when playing at home against Minnesota.
Chicago are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games this season.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Chicago are 2-15 SU in their last 17 games against an opponent in the Northwest Division division.
Chicago are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games played on a Wednesday when playing at home.
Injuries
Minnesota Timberwolves
D’Angelo Russell PG Knee is out indefinitely
Jarrett Culver SG Ankle is out indefinitely
Chicago Bulls
Otto Porter Jr. SF Back is out indefinitely
Lauri Markkanen PF Shoulder is out indefinitely
Chandler Hutchison SF Leg is out indefinitely
Minnesota Timberwolves | Chicago Bulls | |
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14-17-1 | Against the Spread | 18-12-2 |
15-17-0 | Straight Up | 16-14-0 |
108 | Points per Game | 115 |
116 | Points Allowed per Game | 115 |
43.74 | Offensive FG% | 48.23 |
75.65 | Offensive FT% | 80.03 |
35.6 | Offensive 3PT% | 37.85 |
47.41 | Defensive FG% | 47.16 |
79.05 | Defensive FT% | 77.32 |
37.88 | Defensive 3PT% | 35.63 |
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Betting Picks
Based on the recent nba point spread predictions, Chicago Bulls hold the key to success. Back Chicago to take out the Timberwolves with ease and get past their defense with their powerful scoring offense.
Moneyline: An ML for the Timberwolves is +140 and an ML for the Bulls is -167.
ATS: A spread of +4 (-110) is set for Minnesota and a spread of -4 (-110) is spread for the Bulls.
TOTALs: The total will go over 227 (-110) for Minnesota and the same will go under for the Bulls.
Score Prediction: 116 – 106 Bulls