Timberwolves vs. Bulls betting: NBA preview for Jan. 22

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The Minnesota Timberwolves (27-17) will attempt to stop a three-game win streak when they host the Chicago Bulls (21-22) on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Target Center as 9.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on CHSN and FDSN. The point total in the matchup is set at 239.5.

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Timberwolves Cover -9.5 vs Bulls -109

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Timberwolves vs. Bulls betting lines

  • Timberwolves odds to win: -379
  • Bulls odds to win: +297
  • Spread: Timberwolves (-9.5)
  • Total: 239.5
  • TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Timberwolves Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • Minnesota has a 9-12 record against the spread at home and is 15-6 in home contests.
  • Minnesota has a 4-5 record ATS in home games this season as 9.5-point favorites or more.
  • Timberwolves home games have gone over the set point total seven times this year.
  • This season at home Minnesota and its opponents have averaged a total of 231.8 points per contest, 7.7 points fewer than the over/under for this contest.

Timberwolves Recent Trends

  • The Timberwolves have a 6-4 record straight-up in their last 10 contests, while covering the spread six times in those games.
  • The Timberwolves and their opponents have combined to hit the over in seven of those 10 games.
  • The Timberwolves’ past 10 games have ended with an average of 235.0 points scored. That’s 4.5 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
  • The Timberwolves’ per-game scoring average over their past 10 games is 4.5 points higher than their season-long average.

Timberwolves Betting Records

  • The Timberwolves have won 72.7% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (24-9).
  • Minnesota has gone 12-4 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -379 or shorter (winning 75%).
  • Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Timberwolves have an implied win probability of 79.1%.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.4 (fourth in NBA) 46.3 (seventh) 44.7 (13th) 43.1 (ninth) 26.8 (10th) 13.4 (seventh)

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Bulls Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • The Bulls have a 9-11 ATS record in road games so far while putting up a record of 7-13 overall in those contests.
  • The Bulls have hit the over in 11 of their 20 road games this season with a set over/under (55%).
  • The Bulls and their opponents have averaged a total of 238.5 points per road contest this year, 1.0 point fewer than this game’s listed total.

Bulls Recent Trends

  • The Bulls are 5-5 overall and 5-5 against the spread over their past 10 contests.
  • The Bulls and their opponents have hit the over in five of the past 10 games.
  • The Bulls’ last 10 outings have ended with an average of 231.2 points scored. That’s 8.3 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
  • During the last 10 games, the Bulls are scoring 115.1 points per game compared to their 117.9 season average.

Bulls Betting Records

  • This season, Chicago has won 11 out of the 22 games, or 50%, in which it has been the underdog.
  • The Bulls have a record of 1-4 when they’re set as an underdog of +297 or more by bookmakers this season.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 25.2% chance of a victory for the Bulls.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.7 (eighth in NBA) 47.4 (20th) 45.3 (eighth) 45 (22nd) 29.9 (third) 13.5 (eighth)
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