The Minnesota Timberwolves have dropped two straight, and they’ll look to get back in the win column when they visit the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Monday, December 29.

But Minnesota has struggled to cover the spread, so my Timberwolves vs. Bulls predictions and NBA picks are taking the home underdog and the points.

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Timberwolves vs Bulls prediction

Timberwolves vs Bulls best bet: Bulls +5.5 (-110)

The Minnesota Timberwolves are just 12-20 against the spread, including a 5-9 mark on the road and a 3-7 mark as the road favorite. Minnesota has lost two straight ATS and is 4-6 in its last 10.

The Chicago Bulls are 14-15-2 ATS, but have covered in eight of 15 games as the home team and in six of seven as the home underdog.

The Bulls are 4-1-1 ATS across their last six, and 5-1 straight up in that span. Chicago has a talented roster that is mostly healthy heading into tonight’s matchup with the Timberwolves.

Based on each team’s recent play, the Bulls should not be 5.5-point underdogs. Minnesota may come away with a win tonight, but Chicago can keep this one close.

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Timberwolves vs Bulls same-game parlay

Minnesota is 15-17 to the Under, while Chicago is 15-16 O/U. Each team has hit the Under in seven of its last 10 outings. Chicago has the highest Under percentage in the Association at home with a 4-11 mark, and the Bulls are 3-4 O/U as the home underdog.

Josh Giddey is averaging a career-high 9.2 assists per game this season, and he’s dished nine dimes in 18 of 29 games, including 10 of 14 at home. He’s hit the Over on this line in four straight, handing out 11.8 assists per game in that span. He simply needs to have an average performance as a facilitator to hit the Over on this prop.

Timberwolves vs Bulls SGP

Josh Giddey Over 8.5 assists

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Our “from downtown” SGP: Randle Handles Helpers

Julius Randle leads the Timberwolves in assists at 5.7 per game. He’s handed out at least six in 17 of 32 contests this season, including two straight. The Bulls have allowed the eighth-most assists per game, setting Randle up nicely to hit the Over.

Timberwolves vs Bulls SGP

Josh Giddey Over 8.5 assists

Julius Randle Over 5.5 assists

Timberwolves vs Bulls odds

Spread: Timberwolves -5.5 (-110) | Bulls +5.5 (-110)

Moneyline: Timberwolves -220 | Bulls +180

Over/Under: Over 239.5 (-110) | Under 239.5 (-110)

Timberwolves vs Bulls betting trend to know

The Chicago Bulls have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 52 games (+16.50 Units / 19% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Timberwolves vs. Bulls.

How to watch Timberwolves vs Bulls

Location

United Center, Chicago, IL

Date

Monday, December 29, 2025

Tip-off

8:00 p.m. ET

TV

FDSN NO, CHSN

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