Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Overview
- Date: March 31, 2024
- Venue: Target Center
- Spread: Chicago Bulls -3 (8), Minnesota Timberwolves 3(-8)
- Total (Over/Under): 213
- Moneyline: Chicago Bulls 285, Minnesota Timberwolves -340
Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Win Probabilities
Implied Win %:
- Chicago Bulls - 25%
- Minnesota Timberwolves - 75%
Projected Win %:
- Chicago Bulls - 33%
- Minnesota Timberwolves - 67%
Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game Preview
In a Sunday night showdown, the Chicago Bulls (35-39) will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (51-22) at 7:00 PM ET. The game will be held at the Target Center in Minnesota, the home arena of the Timberwolves.
As the Timberwolves boast an impressive record of 51-22, they enter this matchup as heavy favorites on their home court. The spread currently stands at Timberwolves -8.0, indicating the bookmakers' confidence in their victory. The Moneyline for the Timberwolves is listed at -340, while the Bulls' Moneyline sits at +285. Based on the odds, the Bulls have an implied win probability of 25%, while the Timberwolves have an implied win probability of 75%.
The Timberwolves come into this game riding a hot streak, having won their last four consecutive games. On the other hand, the Bulls have shown resilience on the road, winning 12 of their last 20 away games.
In their previous game, the Bulls suffered a loss to the Brooklyn Nets, falling 125-108. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves secured a victory against the Denver Nuggets, winning 111-98 in their last outing.
For those interested in player prop markets, Rudy Gobert's Points and Rebounds have emerged as the most popular betting market for this game. Sharp bettors seem to be favoring the Over, as the prop total opened at Over 27.5 Points and Rebounds (-115) before moving to 28.5 (-105).
As the Bulls and Timberwolves gear up for this Sunday night clash, it promises to be an intriguing matchup with potential betting opportunities. Keep an eye on the Timberwolves' dominant home record and the Bulls' recent success on the road as you consider your wagers for this game.
Final Score Prediction: Chicago Bulls 102.05 vs Minnesota Timberwolves 107.96
NBA
Chicago Bulls
Minnesota Timberwolves
Team Stats Per Game
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
Offense/Defense
| CHI | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 41.9 | FG | 41.3 |
| 89.1 | FGA | 89.7 |
| .470 | FG% | .460 |
| 15.0 | 3Pt-FG | 12.9 |
| 40.7 | 3Pt-FGA | 36.7 |
| .367 | 3Pt% | .353 |
| 26.9 | 2Pt-FG | 28.3 |
| 48.4 | 2Pt-FGA | 53.0 |
| .556 | 2Pt% | .534 |
| 15.5 | FT | 16.0 |
| 19.1 | FTA | 20.8 |
| .809 | FT% | .767 |
| 9.7 | ORB | 11.3 |
| 34.7 | DRB | 32.5 |
| 44.4 | TRB | 43.7 |
| 28.2 | AST | 25.3 |
| 7.3 | STL | 8.5 |
| 4.6 | BLK | 4.6 |
| 14.2 | TOV | 15.0 |
| 17.1 | PF | 19.5 |
| 114.1 | PTS | 111.5 |
Defense/Offense
| CHI | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 43.0 | FG | 41.8 |
| 92.0 | FGA | 89.3 |
| .467 | FG% | .468 |
| 13.2 | 3Pt-FG | 15.3 |
| 38.4 | 3Pt-FGA | 40.7 |
| .344 | 3Pt% | .377 |
| 29.8 | 2Pt-FG | 26.5 |
| 53.6 | 2Pt-FGA | 48.7 |
| .556 | 2Pt% | .545 |
| 16.4 | FT | 17.6 |
| 20.8 | FTA | 22.3 |
| .786 | FT% | .789 |
| 10.6 | ORB | 11.3 |
| 34.0 | DRB | 33.9 |
| 44.6 | TRB | 45.2 |
| 28.0 | AST | 26.6 |
| 7.8 | STL | 8.1 |
| 4.9 | BLK | 5.1 |
| 12.2 | TOV | 14.8 |
| 16.2 | PF | 18.6 |
| 115.6 | PTS | 116.6 |
Four Factors
Offense/Defense
| CHI | Four Factors | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| .553 | eFG% | .532 |
| 12.7 | TOV% | 13.2 |
| 22.3 | RB% | 75.1 |
| .173 | FT/FGA | .178 |
Defense/Offense
| CHI | Four Factors | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| .539 | eFG% | .554 |
| 10.8 | TOV% | 13.0 |
| 76.6 | RB% | 25.8 |
| .178 | FT/FGA | .196 |
Analytics
| CHI | Analytics | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Pythag Wins | 53 |
| 45 | Pythag Losses | 29 |
| -1.56 | Margin Of Victory | 5.00 |
| 114.1 | O Rtg | 116.6 |
| 115.6 | D Rtg | 111.5 |
| 102.8 | Pace | 97.3 |
| .214 | FTr | .249 |
| .457 | 3PAr | .455 |
| .585 | TS% | .588 |
Betting Trends
| CHI | Betting Trends | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 112.67 | Avg Score | 110.33 |
| 110.33 | Avg Opp Score | 99.67 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 119 | Avg Score | 108 |
| 127 | Avg Opp Score | 97.33 |
| CHI | Betting Trends | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
| 113.6 | Avg Score | 109.4 |
| 116.4 | Avg Opp Score | 101 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 116.8 | Avg Score | 111 |
| 123 | Avg Opp Score | 104.2 |
| CHI | Betting Trends | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 3-7-0 | ATS W/L/P | 7-3-0 |
| 114 | Avg Score | 111.1 |
| 116.9 | Avg Opp Score | 104.2 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
| 117.1 | Avg Score | 108.8 |
| 118.1 | Avg Opp Score | 102.6 |
