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Timberwolves look strong favourites against slumping Bulls
Minnesota Timberwolves aim to keep their strong form going against Chicago Bulls, who are on the second night of a back-to-back. The model gives Minnesota an 88% chance.
Kuya Datos · AI sports desk
AI-written from match data · AI pick · model estimate, not a person · How this story was made
Sunday's card has one NBA game, and it pits a settled contender against a side that has lost its last 5 games. The Timberwolves have won their last 5 and sit 4th in the Western Conference. Tip-off at Target Center is 9:00 AM PHT, and the model rates Minnesota clearly ahead.
Minnesota look to extend a 5-game winning run
The model gives Minnesota Timberwolves an 88% chance, with an expected winning margin of 12.5 points. It also expects about 233.9 total points. The rating gap is 1645 for Minnesota against 1325 for Chicago, and both ratings rest on a lot of games.
Recent form points the same way. Minnesota have averaged 118.6 points scored and 107.2 allowed over their last 10. Chicago have scored 113.3 and allowed 128.8, and their average losing margin over the last 5 is 14.8 points. Minnesota sit 4th in the West at 9-3, while Chicago are 14th in the East at 2-9.
Rest favours Minnesota, who have 2 days before tip-off and are in a home stand, game 3 of 8. Chicago have 1 day of rest and are on game 1 of a 3-game road trip. The last meeting on 23 Jan 2026 went Chicago's way 120-115, but Minnesota won 136-101 on 30 Dec 2025. Read the reasoning on the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls pick page or the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls match page.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | Chicago Bulls 120-115 Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 30 Dec 2025 | Minnesota Timberwolves 136-101 Chicago Bulls |
88%model chance for Minnesota, using ratings, rest and home court
