Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Don Best NBA Odds & Trends for 2/24/2021

Chicago is as a 4-point favorite against Minnesota when Zach LaVine's Bulls (14-16) and the Karl-Anthony Towns-led Timberwolves (7-25) hit the court on February 24, 2021. The game has an over/under of 228.5.

How to Watch

Time: 8:00 PM EST
TV Channel: NBCS-CHI

Betting Suggestions:

Bulls vs. Timberwolves Betting Data

Bulls Betting Data

• Chicago holds a winning record against the spread this season, going 17-12-1 ATS.
• When they are at least 4-point favorites, the Bulls have a record ATS of 0-1.
• Chicago has hit the over the majority of the time, in 16 of 30 games (53.3%).

Timberwolves Betting Data

• Minnesota has a losing (14-17-1) record against the spread this season.
• When the Timberwolves are at least 4-point underdogs, they are 1-0 against the spread.
• Minnesota has failed to hit the over in a majority of their games this season, going over the point total in just 15 of 32 opportunities.

Point Total Insights

• Chicago's games this season have resulted in a higher total score than Wednesday's matchup total (228.5 points) in 15 out of 30 opportunities (50% of matchups).
• In Minnesota's games this season, the competing teams combined for a higher point total than Wednesday's matchup total in 14 out of 32 matchups (43.8%).
• The point total for the game of 228.5 is 6.1 points more than the combined points per game averages for the Bulls (114.7 points per game) and the Timberwolves (107.7 points per game).
• This matchup's point total is 1.9 fewer points than the 230.4 these two teams combine to give up per game in 2020-21.
• The Bulls have seen a 229.4 average over/under in their games this season, 0.9 points more than the over/under in this matchup.
• Timberwolves' games have an over/under of 223.2 points this season, 5.3 points fewer than the total points bet for this matchup.

Previous Matchups

In their last 10 matchups, Minnesota has an 8-2 record in games against Chicago,

Bulls Players to Watch

• The scoring leader for the Bulls this season is LaVine, who averages 28.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.
• Wendell Carter Jr. leads Chicago in rebounding, averaging 7.7 per game, while Coby White leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 5.2 in each contest.
• The Bulls get the most three-point shooting production out of LaVine, who makes 3.5 threes per game.
• Thaddeus Young and Daniel Gafford lead Chicago on the defensive end, with Young leading the team in steals averaging 1.2 per game and Gafford in blocks averaging 1.2 per contest.

Timberwolves Players to Watch

• The Timberwolves' leader in scoring and rebounding is Towns with 22.3 points and 10.9 rebounds per game.
• Minnesota's assist leader is Ricky Rubio with 6.3 per game. He also averages 7.7 points per game and grabs 3.3 rebounds per game.
• Malik Beasley knocks down 3.5 three-pointers per game, the most on the Timberwolves.
• Minnesota's leader in steals is Rubio with 1.2 per game, and its leader in blocks is Towns with 1.8 per game.

Injury Report

Bulls:

Otto Porter Jr.: Out (Back),

Chandler Hutchison: Out (Personal),

Lauri Markkanen: Out (Shoulder)

Timberwolves:

Jarrett Culver: Day To Day (Left Ankle),

D'Angelo Russell: Out (Leg)