The Minnesota Timberwolves and Chicago Bulls will clash at the United Center in an exciting 2025 NBA preseason match on October 16. Currently, both teams hold a 2-2 preseason record. The Timberwolves are riding high after a significant 134-74 victory over the Guangzhou Loong-Lions. Meanwhile, the Bulls seek redemption following a 124-117 loss to the Denver team.
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According to the Dunkel Index predictions, this match highlights an intense showdown. Although the odds favor Minnesota as a four-and-a-half-point favorite, Dunkel Ratings suggest Chicago might hold a minor advantage, predicting a close contest with Chicago leading by one and a half points. The expected total score, according to Vegas, is set at 234.5 points.
Preseason Matches and Predictions
Match
Dunkel Ratings
Dunkel Prediction
Vegas Prediction
Minnesota vs. Chicago
117.452 to 118.941
Chicago by 1 1/2
Minnesota by 4 1/2
New Orleans vs. Orlando
115.752 to 125.198
Orlando by 9 1/2; Total: 221
Orlando by 6; Total: 230 1/2
Washington vs. Detroit
112.059 to 122.962
Detroit by 11
Detroit by 7 1/2
Houston vs. Atlanta
124.907 to 115.049
Houston by 10
Atlanta by 8 1/2
Portland vs. Utah
113.738 to 115.260
Utah by 1 1/2
Portland by 2 1/2
How to Watch the Games
Minnesota vs. Chicago: 8:00 PM ET, United Center, Chicago
New Orleans vs. Orlando: 7:00 AM EST
Washington vs. Detroit: 7:00 PM EST
Houston vs. Atlanta: 7:30 PM EST
Portland vs. Utah: 9:00 PM EST
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