Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Prediction 15 November 2026
🏀 Minnesota Timberwolves host Chicago Bulls in an NBA regular-season game. One of the West's most consistent teams takes on a team near the bottom of the East. The hosts are firmly in the conference's top three and look particularly dangerous at home. The visitors are still trying to find their form and remain at the foot of the standings. The gulf in quality and current form is clear.
Head-to-Head
📊 In January 2026, the Chicago Bulls won 120-115 in Minnesota. In December 2025, the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Bulls 136-101 in Chicago. Recent meetings have generally been high-scoring, but the more organised Timberwolves have had the edge slightly more often, winning three of the previous five head-to-head games.
Head-to-head statistics Timberwolves - Chicago Bulls
Minnesota: still formidable without Edwards
On Friday, Minnesota routed Dallas 133-94. LaMelo Ball scored 22 points and dished out 9 assists, Jaden McDaniels added a double-double, and the team controlled the game throughout. That followed convincing wins over Utah and New Orleans. Even without Anthony Edwards (knee injury), Minnesota continue to play with considerable maturity and discipline.
The Timberwolves score 119.3 points per game and concede just 105.9, giving them one of the league’s best defences (ranked third). They average almost 49 rebounds per game, the best mark in the NBA, while their 38% three-point percentage is also among the league’s best. The team play well in the paint thanks to Rudy Gobert, move the ball quickly on the break and defend opponents tightly on the perimeter. And they are doing all this without their leader Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, who has missed the entire season.
Match Results: Minnesota Timberwolves
Chicago: defence exists only on paper
On Saturday, the Bulls ended an eight-game losing streak by beating Atlanta 125:117 in overtime. Norman Powell scored 33 points and was the standout performer. Before that, though, they had suffered a string of heavy defeats, and the overall picture this season remains deeply concerning. The team concede a lot of points and struggle to find a balance between attack and defence.
The statistics reflect that: Chicago score around 113.3 points per game but concede 128.8, the worst defensive rating in the NBA. They average 43.3 rebounds per game, while their three-point percentage remains the league’s worst at 28.9%. The attack occasionally comes to life through individual plays by Josh Giddey and Norman Powell, but the defence remains far too fragile. Current coach Splitter, a fan of high-tempo, attacking basketball, appears simply unable to make it more reliable.
Match Results: Chicago Bulls
First-Quarter Prediction
Minnesota Timberwolves covered the first-quarter handicap of -2.5 in six of their last seven NBA home games. Chicago Bulls lost the first quarter in six consecutive away games; over their last ten away games, they averaged 21.4 points in the first quarter. We pick Minnesota Timberwolves with a first-quarter handicap of -2.5 at odds of 1.56.*
Total Points Prediction
In 6 of Chicago's last 7 away games, the total was under 240.5 points. Six consecutive Minnesota home games finished with fewer than 233.5 points, a stricter threshold than the under selected here. However, Chicago's last ten games have all gone over 232.5 points, so not every low-scoring result would be enough for this bet. We pick Under 240.5 Total Points at odds of 1.57.*
Reliable bet
Minnesota covered the (-2.5) handicap in the first quarter in 6 of their last 7 NBA home games. Chicago have lost the first quarter in six consecutive away games. We pick the Timberwolves to win the first quarter at odds of 1.30*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves rarely slip up at home against teams of this calibre. Their defence allows them to control the pace, while their advantage on the boards creates extra possessions. The Chicago Bulls concede too many points and struggle to make shots from long range, which could prove fatal on the road against such a tough defence. The Bulls are also playing on a back-to-back. Their game in Chicago against Atlanta went to overtime, and less than 24 hours later they will take the court in Minneapolis. With their depth and defensive system, Minnesota should dominate the second half, when Chicago's fatigue becomes a decisive factor. We'll back the hosts to win with a (-11.5) handicap.
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Betting Tips: Minnesota Timberwolves - Chicago Bulls
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