Bulls vs. Timberwolves prediction: Minnesota to win, Anthony Edwards projected for big game in Thursday's NBA matchup [1/22/2026]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Chicago Bulls will lock horns in NBA action at Target Center on Thursday, starting at 8:00 PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model projects the Timberwolves as the most likely winner of the Bulls vs. Timberwolves game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Timberwolves lineup will feature stars like Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels, while the Bulls will be led by Coby White, Nikola Vucevic and Matas Buzelis.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Bulls vs. Wolves prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NBA matchup between the Bulls and Timberwolves 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Timberwolves a 76% chance of defeating the Bulls. Our predicted final score has the Timberwolves winning 122-114.

According to our model, the Bulls (+9.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 239.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.

Bulls vs. Timberwolves odds

We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Bulls	Timberwolves
Spread	+9.5 (-110)	-9.5 (-105)
Moneyline	+295	-350
Total	o239.5 (-108)	u239.5 (-108)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Bulls vs. Timberwolves picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Bulls +9.5	-110
Moneyline	Bulls	+295
Total	Under 239.5	-108

According to our best NBA bets for Thursday, the top play to make on this game is Bulls +9.5 at the spread.

Bulls vs. Timberwolves player props

NBA player props are a great way to wager on the Bulls vs. Timberwolves game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Target Center.

Coby White is expected to lead the Bulls with 20 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to have 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Timberwolves.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.

Bulls prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Bulls are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Coby White	20	4	4	2	36
Nikola Vucevic	18	9	4	2	40
Matas Buzelis	16	5	2	2	32
Ayo Dosunmu	12	3	3	2	24
Josh Giddey	12	6	6	1	33

Timberwolves prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Timberwolves:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Anthony Edwards	29	6	5	3	50
Julius Randle	25	7	6	2	48
Jaden McDaniels	17	5	3	1	35
Naz Reid	15	7	3	3	34
D. DiVincenzo	14	5	5	3	33

Bulls vs. Wolves game-day updates and essential details

Thursday's matchup between the Timberwolves and Bulls at Target Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
• Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
• Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: Target Center

Conclusion

We predict the Timberwolves, with a 76% win probability, will likely beat the Bulls on Thursday, with Anthony Edwards projected for a game-high 50 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Bulls vs. Timberwolves insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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