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Chicago Bulls at Minnesota Timberwolves: preview and win probability

Chicago Bulls visit Minnesota Timberwolves. Bulls are 0-1 and have gone W-W-L-L-L in their last 5, while Timberwolves are 1-0 and have gone L-W-L-L-W in their last 5.

The model leans toward Timberwolves: about 85% to win, with a projected score of Chicago Bulls 108, Minnesota Timberwolves 120. A win for Bulls would count as a real upset. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 4 times in our recent records. Timberwolves lead 3-1, and the average margin has been 16.3 points in favor of Timberwolves.

On the injury report, Donte DiVincenzo (MIN) and Nicolas Claxton (CHI) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Timberwolves.
  • Watch the rotation: 2 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Jan 22: CHI 120, MIN 115
  • Dec 29: MIN 136, CHI 101
  • Feb 5: CHI 108, MIN 127
  • Nov 7: MIN 135, CHI 119

Injury report

Chicago Bulls
  • Nicolas Claxton Out · back Nov 4
  • Jordan Hawkins Day to day · back Oct 23
  • Dailyn Swain Day to day · back Oct 23
Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Donte DiVincenzo Out · back Apr 2

Win probability

15%
85%
BullsTimberwolves

Projected score: Bulls 108, Timberwolves 120

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

CHIMIN
Record0-11-0
Last 5WWLLLLWLLW
Points per game92131
Allowed per game135106
Days of rest––
Rating13701579

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