Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Picks and Predictions for Thursday, January 22, 2026
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Chicago vs Minnesota Information
The Chicago Bulls will be on the road Thursday night at 8:00 PM, facing the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN. Chicago has 21 wins and 22 losses this season, coming into Thursday, having gone through the last four, including two in a row after a 28-point home victory against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Minnesota Timberwolves returned home Thursday night, 10 games above .500, riding a three-game skid after a 5-point road loss to the Utah Jazz in their last outing. Stay in the news with our NBA Picks.
Chicago Preview
Offensively, Chicago has been mediocre this season, averaging 117.4 points on 47% shooting from the floor, and it has averaged 130 points per game over their last three wins. Defensively, the Bulls are allowing 120 points per game this season, but have given up an average of 106 points during their current 2-game winning streak. Josh Giddey leads the Chicago offense this season with 19.2 points and 9 assists per game. Coby White is second on the roster, averaging 18.1 points per game this season. Big man Nikola Vucevic is third on the team this season, averaging 17 points per game. Matas Buzelis averages 14.8 points, and Ayo Dosunmu is fifth on the team this year, averaging 14.6 points in just over 26 minutes per game.
Minnesota Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves' offense has been solid this season, averaging 120 points on 49% shoot from the floor. Defensively, Minnesota is allowing 115 points per game through 44 games this year, but has allowed an average of 121 points per game during its current three-game losing streak. Anthony Edwards leads Minnesota this season, averaging 29.6 points per game. Julius Randle is second on the team, averaging 22.5 points to go along with the team's leading 5.5 assists per game. Jayden McDaniels averages 15 points, and Naz Reid is averaging 14.5 points per game. Big man Rudy Gobert averages 11 points and leads the team, pulling in 11.4 rebounds per game.
Chicago vs Minnesota Prediction
Despite being on the road in this matchup, Chicago is playing the better basketball and will look to continue that trend. Look for Minnesota, however, to overwhelm Chicago in this matchup as the Timberwolves are the healthier team. Take Minnesota Thursday night to do the jobs they are better on both ends of the floor. Take the Minnesota Timberwolves to end their three-game losing streak Thursday night as they get the home win and cover against a below-average Chicago Bulls team. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Timberwolves win and cover 114-105.
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