A three-game losing streak can knock you from thinking about the No. 2 seed to worrying about the Play-In Tournament in the Western Conference. The Minnesota Timberwolves cannot let this slide continue, but fortunately, hosting the Chicago Bulls is a ripe chance to right things.
My Bulls vs. Timberwolves predictions and NBA picks recognize the value presented by a possible Minnesota injury.
Bulls vs Timberwolves prediction
Bulls vs Timberwolves best bet: Jaden McDaniels Over 16.5 points (+100)
With Julius Randle questionable tonight due to left foot soreness, the quick question becomes who will handle the ball more if Randle is out of this Minnesota Timberwolves lineup. The first instinct is Naz Reid, as he could slide into the starting lineup if Randle is indeed ruled out.
Howeve, Reid banged up his shoulder on Saturday, and his 5-for-15 shooting on Tuesday did not ease those worries.
Then look to Jaden McDaniels. The wing has already been handling the ball more often for Minnesota, often initiating the offense as Mike Conley continues to struggle and Donte DiVincenzo seems to play best in an off-ball role. Randle often initiates the offense, as well, but if he is indeed ruled out, that work should land more on McDaniels’ shoulders.
He has already cleared this prop in five of his last eight games. That trend should continue with or without Randle, but particularly if the Timberwolves are without him tonight.
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Jaden McDaniels is not much of a pull-up shooter from deep. His threes usually come on catch-and-shoot chances, and with the thought that Randle may be sidelined, those chances will be fewer. Furthermore, McDaniels has cleared this scoring prop while not hitting multiple 3-pointers four times since Christmas.
Bulls vs Timberwolves SGP
- Jaden McDaniels Over 16.5 points
- Jaden McDaniels Under 1.5 threes
- Timberwolves moneyline
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This is not doubt in Reid. This is seeing value in an Under if his shoulder is indeed bothering him, and Tuesday’s 5-for-15 shooting was his worst showing of January, a decent indication his shoulder is indeed bothering him.
Bulls vs Timberwolves SGP
- Jaden McDaniels Over 16.5 points
- Jaden McDaniels Under 1.5 threes
- Timberwolves moneyline
- Naz Reid Under 15.5 points
Bulls vs Timberwolves odds
- Spread: Bulls +8.5 | Timberwolves -8.5
- Moneyline: Bulls +270 | Timberwolves -340
- Over/Under: Over 238 | Under 238
Bulls vs Timberwolves betting trend to know
The Timberwolves are 3-0 ATS against the Bulls in the last two seasons, all of those coming as at least a three-bucket favorite. Find more NBA betting trends for Bulls vs. Timberwolves.
How to watch Bulls vs Timberwolves
| Location | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN |
| Date | Thursday, January 22, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN-North, CHSN |
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