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Model 110.2
Model 129.6

The read

Model: MIN by 19.4 · 239.8 total
Spread MIN -14.5 Model MIN by 19.4 · line MIN -14.5 4.9 pt edge
Game total Over 235.5 Model 239.8 pts · line 235.5 4.3 pt edge
CHI total Over 109.5 Model 110.2 pts · line 109.5 0.7 pt edge
MIN total Over 125.5 Model 129.6 pts · line 125.5 4.1 pt edge

Moneyline lean MIN. Model against the spread this season: 73-94 (44%).

The situation

CHILast 5: 1-4
Back to back354 mi travel2-9 record4 out: Wilson, Smith, Claxton…
MINLast 5: 5-0
1 day restHome game 3 in a row9-3 recordWon 5 straight1 out: Edwards

Tale of the tape

114.4 119.3
44.3% 48.2%
30.1% 37.9%
12.6 14.6
75.8% 67.6%
22.7 17.1
12.6 13.9
31.4 34.9
26.7 26.2
16.8 15.3
7.9 8.8
5.7 5.2
23.6 22.3
Points, recent Last 3: 121.7 vs 121Last 5: 115.4 vs 118.4Last 10: 116.6 vs 118.6

Projected lineups

Season per-game averages

Chicago Bulls

PosPlayerPTSREBASTFG%
PG Josh Giddey 105844%
SG Norman Powell 202142%
SF Isaac Okoro 61127%
PF Matas Buzelis 134242%
C Jalen Smith Out 137250%

Minnesota Timberwolves

PosPlayerPTSREBASTFG%
PG LaMelo Ball 183645%
SG Ayo Dosunmu 184352%
SF Jonathan Kuminga 125244%
PF Jaden McDaniels 166354%
C Rudy Gobert 711152%

Recent games

CHI

  • W11/13vs Atlanta Hawks 125-117
  • L11/11vs San Antonio Spurs 119-124
  • L11/08vs Philadelphia 76ers 121-127
  • L11/04@ New York Knicks 105-135
  • L11/02@ Philadelphia 76ers 107-126
  • L10/30@ Boston Celtics 111-125
  • L10/28vs New York Knicks 127-133
  • L10/26@ Boston Celtics 99-134
  • L10/24vs Washington Wizards 120-124
  • W10/23@ Milwaukee Bucks 132-125

MIN

  • W11/12vs Dallas Mavericks 133-94
  • W11/08vs Utah Jazz 115-100
  • W11/06@ New Orleans Pelicans 115-109
  • W11/04@ Houston Rockets 117-107
  • W11/02vs Milwaukee Bucks 112-100
  • L10/31@ San Antonio Spurs 111-121
  • W10/30vs Los Angeles Clippers 127-101
  • L10/28vs Golden State Warriors 114-119
  • L10/26@ Cleveland Cavaliers 125-127
  • W10/25vs Toronto Raptors 117-94

Injury report

Latest update Nov 14, 2026

CHI

  • OutCaleb WilsonNov 12

    Wilson (hand) is expected to miss four to six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

  • OutJalen SmithNov 14

    Smith (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Minnesota, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

  • OutNic ClaxtonNov 14

    Claxton (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

  • OutTobe AwakaNov 14

    Awaka has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.

MIN

  • OutAnthony EdwardsOct 29

    Edwards underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his right knee Thursday, the Timberwolves announced.

  • OutDonte DiVincenzoOct 05

    DiVincenzo (Achilles) remains confident that he'll return during the 2026-27 season, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.

Quarters & race to

Per game1st Q2nd Q3rd Q4th QPaint
CHI2730.626.42949.1
MIN29.928.829.63052.3

First to 10 / 15 this season

CHIMIN
First to 10, Q1 5 of 11 45% 8 of 12 67%
First to 10, Q2 6 of 11 55% 8 of 12 67%
First to 10, Q3 4 of 11 36% 3 of 12 25%
First to 10, Q4 6 of 11 55% 5 of 12 42%
First to 15, Q1 3 of 11 27% 7 of 12 58%
First to 15, Q2 5 of 11 45% 7 of 12 58%
First to 15, Q3 2 of 11 18% 5 of 12 42%
First to 15, Q4 5 of 11 45% 9 of 12 75%

League-wide quarter leaders →