The read
Model: MIN by 19.4 · 239.8 total
Spread
MIN -14.5
4.9 pt edge
Game total
Over 235.5
4.3 pt edge
CHI total
Over 109.5
0.7 pt edge
MIN total
Over 125.5
4.1 pt edge
Moneyline lean MIN. Model against the spread this season: 73-94 (44%).
The situation
Back to back354 mi travel2-9 record4 out: Wilson, Smith, Claxton…
1 day restHome game 3 in a row9-3 recordWon 5 straight1 out: Edwards
Tale of the tape
114.4
119.3
44.3%
48.2%
30.1%
37.9%
12.6
14.6
75.8%
67.6%
22.7
17.1
12.6
13.9
31.4
34.9
26.7
26.2
16.8
15.3
7.9
8.8
5.7
5.2
23.6
22.3
107.7
119.7
39.7%
50.4%
24.5%
39.9%
10.5
15.2
72.6%
69.3%
25.2
16.2
16
11.2
28.7
36.8
23.3
27.2
17.5
16.5
8.3
8.7
5.5
5.7
26.3
22
Points, recent
Last 3: 121.7 vs 121Last 5: 115.4 vs 118.4Last 10: 116.6 vs 118.6
Projected lineups
Season per-game averages
Chicago Bulls
| Pos | Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG | Josh Giddey | 10 | 5 | 8 | 44% |
| SG | Norman Powell | 20 | 2 | 1 | 42% |
| SF | Isaac Okoro | 6 | 1 | 1 | 27% |
| PF | Matas Buzelis | 13 | 4 | 2 | 42% |
| C | Jalen Smith Out | 13 | 7 | 2 | 50% |
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Pos | Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG | LaMelo Ball | 18 | 3 | 6 | 45% |
| SG | Ayo Dosunmu | 18 | 4 | 3 | 52% |
| SF | Jonathan Kuminga | 12 | 5 | 2 | 44% |
| PF | Jaden McDaniels | 16 | 6 | 3 | 54% |
| C | Rudy Gobert | 7 | 11 | 1 | 52% |
Recent games
CHI
- W11/13vs Atlanta Hawks 125-117
- L11/11vs San Antonio Spurs 119-124
- L11/08vs Philadelphia 76ers 121-127
- L11/04@ New York Knicks 105-135
- L11/02@ Philadelphia 76ers 107-126
- L10/30@ Boston Celtics 111-125
- L10/28vs New York Knicks 127-133
- L10/26@ Boston Celtics 99-134
- L10/24vs Washington Wizards 120-124
- W10/23@ Milwaukee Bucks 132-125
MIN
- W11/12vs Dallas Mavericks 133-94
- W11/08vs Utah Jazz 115-100
- W11/06@ New Orleans Pelicans 115-109
- W11/04@ Houston Rockets 117-107
- W11/02vs Milwaukee Bucks 112-100
- L10/31@ San Antonio Spurs 111-121
- W10/30vs Los Angeles Clippers 127-101
- L10/28vs Golden State Warriors 114-119
- L10/26@ Cleveland Cavaliers 125-127
- W10/25vs Toronto Raptors 117-94
Injury report
Latest update Nov 14, 2026
CHI
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OutCaleb WilsonNov 12
Wilson (hand) is expected to miss four to six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
-
OutJalen SmithNov 14
Smith (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Minnesota, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
-
OutNic ClaxtonNov 14
Claxton (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
-
OutTobe AwakaNov 14
Awaka has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
MIN
-
OutAnthony EdwardsOct 29
Edwards underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his right knee Thursday, the Timberwolves announced.
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OutDonte DiVincenzoOct 05
DiVincenzo (Achilles) remains confident that he'll return during the 2026-27 season, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Quarters & race to
| Per game | 1st Q | 2nd Q | 3rd Q | 4th Q | Paint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI | 27 | 30.6 | 26.4 | 29 | 49.1 |
| MIN | 29.9 | 28.8 | 29.6 | 30 | 52.3 |
First to 10 / 15 this season
| CHI | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| First to 10, Q1 | 5 of 11 45% | 8 of 12 67% |
| First to 10, Q2 | 6 of 11 55% | 8 of 12 67% |
| First to 10, Q3 | 4 of 11 36% | 3 of 12 25% |
| First to 10, Q4 | 6 of 11 55% | 5 of 12 42% |
| First to 15, Q1 | 3 of 11 27% | 7 of 12 58% |
| First to 15, Q2 | 5 of 11 45% | 7 of 12 58% |
| First to 15, Q3 | 2 of 11 18% | 5 of 12 42% |
| First to 15, Q4 | 5 of 11 45% | 9 of 12 75% |