Timberwolves vs. Bulls betting: NBA preview for Dec. 29

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The Chicago Bulls (15-16) are 6.5-point underdogs against the Minnesota Timberwolves (20-12) at United Center on Monday, December 29, 2025. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on FDSN and CHSN. The matchup’s point total is set at 243.5.

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Timberwolves vs. Bulls betting lines

  • Timberwolves odds to win: -221
  • Bulls odds to win: +182
  • Spread: Timberwolves (-6.5)
  • Total: 243.5
  • TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Midwest – Nebraska
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Timberwolves Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • Minnesota is 8-6 in road contests with a 5-9 record against the spread on the road.
  • This year, Minnesota has a 1-4 record ATS in road games when playing as 6.5-point favorites or more.
  • On the road this season, Timberwolves games have gone over the set point total nine times.
  • This season on the road, Minnesota and its opponents have averaged a total of 231.1 points per contest, 12.4 points fewer than the over/under for this contest.

Timberwolves Recent Trends

  • The Timberwolves have a 6-4 record straight-up in their past 10 matchups, while covering the spread four times in those games.
  • The Timberwolves’ last 10 games saw three go over the total.
  • The last 10 Timberwolves games averaged 229.6 total points, 13.9 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.
  • The Timberwolves’ per-game scoring average during their last 10 games is 4.5 points lower than their season-long average.

Timberwolves Betting Records

  • The Timberwolves have been favored on the moneyline 25 total times this season. They’ve gone 18-7 in those games.
  • When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -221 or shorter, Minnesota has gone 14-5 (73.7% win percentage).
  • The Timberwolves have a 68.8% chance to win this game based on the moneyline’s implied probability.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.6 (11th in NBA) 45.8 (fifth) 44.1 (18th) 43.8 (14th) 26.5 (12th) 13.8 (11th)

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Bulls Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • The Bulls have gone over a set point total in a home game four times this season.
  • The Bulls have an 8-7 ATS record in home games so far while going 8-7 overall in those contests.
  • The Bulls have a 0-2 record ATS in home games this year when playing as 6.5-point underdogs or more.
  • Recent history seems to go against the Bulls to beat the total. Their home games have averaged a total of 239.0 points per contest this season.

Bulls Recent Trends

  • The Bulls have a 6-4 record straight-up in their past 10 matchups, while covering the spread six times in those games.
  • Bulls’ past 10 games saw three go over the total.
  • The Bulls’ past 10 outings have ended with an average of 239.9 points scored. That’s 3.6 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
  • In their last 10 games, the Bulls have a 118.2 points-per-game average, 0.6 points below their season-long scoring average.

Bulls Betting Records

  • Chicago has been underdogs in 16 games this season and won 10 (62.5%) of those contests.
  • The Bulls have a record of 2-3 when they’re set as an underdog of +182 or more by sportsbooks this season.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 35.5% chance of a victory for the Bulls.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.5 (12th in NBA) 47.6 (20th) 45.7 (seventh) 45.5 (23rd) 29.5 (fifth) 14.4 (16th)
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