The Bulls will play the Timberwolves on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Chicago Bulls and the Minnesota Timberwolves will tip-off on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Bulls come to this game with a 90.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Minnesota Timberwolves, is currently 95.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls currently have a 7-13 away team record. They now rank 10th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Minnesota Timberwolves - The Minnesota Timberwolves come to the floor sporting a 15-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Chicago Bulls currently rank 6th (117.9) for average points scored per game. The Minnesota Timberwolves stand 2nd, averaging 120.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 120.0 points against the Chicago Bulls, ranking them 5th in the league. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves currently rank 18th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 115.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Chicago Bulls currently have a 3-7 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Minnesota Timberwolves, come to the game with a 4-5 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Chicago Bulls have a 21-22 overall record, while the Minnesota Timberwolves have a 27-17 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Bulls be facing the Timberwolves in Minnesota... The excitement be palpable within the Timberwolves' venue on Thursday night...
The Bulls be standin' at 21-22 overall... While the Timberwolves be holdin' a more impressive 27-17 record... The Bulls be strugglin' in their division with a 3-7 record... While the Timberwolves be farein' slightly better with a 4-5 record...
The Bulls be scorin' an average of 117.9 points per game... While the Timberwolves be notchin' a slightly higher 120.1 points... Be sure to review each team's performance stats before ye wager... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads...
And totals for this matchup... We have a great sampling of prop bets for ye to enjoy... So gather yer crew and witness the battle between these two teams... Arrrgh, may the best team prevail on the court this fine evening...
Best Bulls at Timberwolves Odds
| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Minnesota Timberwolves are -9.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Bulls are +9.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 239.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 239.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are the -375 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Bulls are the +290 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Bulls
Timberwolves
1/22/26 8:10pm EST | +9.5 -110-9.5 -110 |
Underdog Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +9.5 Chicago Bulls underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Minnesota Timberwolves - Minnesota Timberwolves bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -9.5 Minnesota Timberwolves favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Chicago Bulls at Minnesota Timberwolves Prop Bets
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Bulls
Timberwolves
Game to Overtime
1/22/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 114.5 o -118114.5 u -110Bet |
Timberwolves
Team Total Points
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 124.5 o -115124.5 u -110Bet |
Anthony Edwards
Points Scored
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 30.5 o +10030.5 u -135Bet |
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Ayo Dosunmu
Points Scored
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Coby White
Points Scored
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -110Bet |
Donte DiVincenzo
Points Scored
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
Isaac Okoro
Points Scored
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
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Jaden McDaniels
Points Scored
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -118Bet |
Jalen Smith
Points Scored
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1189.5 u -110Bet |
Josh Giddey
Points Scored
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
Julius Randle
Points Scored
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
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Kevin Huerter
Points Scored
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
Matas Buzelis
Points Scored
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -125Bet |
Mike Conley Jr
Points Scored
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1303.5 u -105Bet |
Naz Reid
Points Scored
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
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Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -105Bet |
Rudy Gobert
Points Scored
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -115Bet |
Tre Jones
Points Scored
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
Anthony Edwards
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 39.5 o -12539.5 u -105Bet |
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Ayo Dosunmu
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
Coby White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -10525.5 u -125Bet |
Jaden McDaniels
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11822.5 u -115Bet |
Mike Conley Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
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Naz Reid
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -13023.5 u -105Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
Rudy Gobert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at MIN 1/22/26 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Minnesota Timberwolves | 34 | 22 | 0.607 | +8.0 | 19-10 | 15-12 | 6-5 | 19-17 | 119.7 | 114.8 | +4.9 | W2 | 7-3 |
| Chicago Bulls | 24 | 31 | 0.436 | +17.5 | 15-12 | 9-19 | 3-9 | 16-22 | 116.8 | 120.6 | -3.8 | L6 | 1-9 |
Chicago Bulls & Minnesota Timberwolves Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Chicago Bulls Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Bulls | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Timberwolves | +3000 Bet |
Chicago Bulls & Minnesota Timberwolves Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.