Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Preseason Game Prediction and Preview | Oct. 16, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls matchup is one of five NBA preseason games scheduled for Wednesday. This will be both teams’ fourth preseason game. Minnesota is 2-1, while Chicago is 1-2.

After Wednesday’s game, the ’Wolves play one more exhibition game against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday before starting their regular season against the LA Lakers on Tuesday. Chicago, meanwhile, ends its preseason against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. The Bulls start their regular season against the New Orleans Pelicans on Oct. 23.

The two teams have faced each other 67 times in the regular season, with Chicago holding a 39-28 lead. They met twice last season, with Chicago sweeping the series 2-0.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls game details and odds

The Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at United Center. The game will be broadcast locally on Chicago Sports Network and Bally Sports North. It can also be streamed live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Timberwolves (-200) vs. Bulls (+165)

Spread: Timberwolves (-4.5) vs. Bulls (+4.5)

Total (O/U): Timberwolves -110 (o228.5) vs. Bulls -110 (u228.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls preview

The Timberwolves are coming off of a 115-110 loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday. While they dropped their first preseason game of the season, Anthony Edwards was lights-out, as he had 31 points on 11-of-19 shooting, including 8-of-13 from the 3-point line. Newly acquired Donte DiVincenzo had a decent outing against his former team, with 15 points and seven assists.

The Bulls lost 111-107 to the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. With most of their regular starters rested, Adama Sanogo led the team in scoring with 16 points and also added 15 rebounds.

The good news for Chicago fans is that Lonzo Ball is finally expected to play again after more than two years. He's scheduled to feature in some capacity against Minnesota on Wednesday.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls predicted starting lineups

The Tiimberwolves rested Mike Conley for Sunday’s contest, but he should be back in the lineup against Chicago. Julius Randle is all set for his Minnesota debut as wel, while T’Wolves' Chris Finch should start:

PG: Mike Conley SG: Anthony Edwards SF: Jaden McDaniels PF: Julius Randle C: Rudy Gobert

The Bulls, meanwhile, rested Nikola Vucevic, Ayo Dosunmu and Zach LaVine for Monday’s game, but the trio should be back Wednesday. Coby White (groin), Jalen Smith (knee) and Patrick Williams (wrist) are day-to-day. Chicago coach Billy Donovan could start:

PG: Josh Giddey SG: Ayo Dosunmu SF: Zach LaVine PF: Torrey Craig C: Nikola Vucevic

Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls prediction

Minnesota is all set to field its regular starting 5 on Wednesday. With the Bulls still dealing with a few injury concerns, the Wolves should cover the spread for a win. This should be a high-scoring game, with the team total going past 228.5 points.