- Matchup: Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Chicago Bulls (21-22) are set to visit the Target Center on Thursday, aiming to secure a victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-17).
In their previous game, the Bulls triumphed over the Clippers, winning emphatically with a score of 138-110. In terms of fouls, the Bulls recorded 15, whereas the Clippers had 13. Chicago managed to sink 10 out of 30 attempts from beyond the arc. The Clippers finished with a free throw percentage of 82.4%, making 14 of their 17 attempts. Los Angeles also grabbed 41 rebounds (11 offensive and 30 defensive) while achieving 11 blocks. They distributed 24 assists and executed 6 steals. Defensively, the Bulls allowed a shooting percentage of 46.7% from the field, with the Clippers hitting 43 of their 92 shots. The Bulls tallied up 40 assists, forced 16 turnovers, and notched 10 steals. On the boards, they secured 42 rebounds, 9 of which were offensive. At the free throw line, Chicago converted 9 out of 12 attempts for a 75.0% success rate. Overall, the Bulls achieved a 56.5% field goal percentage (52 of 92) while making 25 of 47 shots from three-point range.
Coby White was a key contributor in the recent matchup. He shot 56.3% from the field, dishing out 6 assists in 31 minutes of play, while pulling in 2 rebounds. White finished the game with an impressive 27 points on 9 of 16 shooting.
As Chicago heads into this game, they maintain a record of 21-22 for the season. The Bulls average 117.9 points per game, ranking 7th in the NBA, with a shooting accuracy of 47.7% from the field. They are converting 36.5% of their three-point attempts (618 of 1,694) and 78.4% from the free throw line. Collectively, the Bulls are registering 45.3 rebounds per game and have dished out 1,286 assists so far this season, placing them 5th in the league for assists. They are averaging 14.2 turnovers and committing 18.8 fouls per game.
On defense, the Bulls force 12.6 turnovers per game and average 18.8 fouls. They rank 22nd in the NBA by allowing 1,191 assists over the season. Defensively, Chicago concedes a field goal percentage of 47.4% (1,896 of 4,003), allowing 45.0 rebounds per game and a 36.8% success rate on opponent three-pointers. They rank 26th in points allowed per game with an average of 120.0.
The Timberwolves recently suffered a 127-122 loss against the Jazz. In that game, they recorded 31 defensive rebounds and 15 offensive boards for a total of 46. The team committed 11 turnovers and managed to secure 12 steals. The Jazz committed 22 fouls, which allowed the Timberwolves 27 free throw attempts, converting 20 of those for a rate of 74.1%. From beyond the arc, Minnesota made 14 out of 47 attempts (29.8%) and finished with a shooting percentage of 44.0% overall (44 of 100). The Timberwolves permitted the Jazz to shoot 48 of 87 from the floor (55.2%) and completed the game shooting 41.4% (12 of 29) from three-point territory and 73.1% (19 of 26) from the charity stripe. In terms of team rebounding, Minnesota allowed Utah 45 rebounds, including 8 offensive ones.
Anthony Edwards played a pivotal role for the Timberwolves in that match. He recorded 38 points in 39 minutes and also aided in playmaking with 3 assists. Edwards converted 11 of 28 attempts, registering a shooting rate of 39.3%, while also pulling in 8 rebounds.
Minnesota stands with a record of 27-17 this season. They commit an average of 21.4 personal fouls per game and convert 75.0% from the free throw line. The Timberwolves assist teammates 26.8 times per game (10th in the league) and average 14.1 turnovers per game. With a total of 5,284 points this season (120.1 per game), they average 44.7 rebounds per outing. Offensively, Minnesota posts a shooting accuracy of 48.4% from the field, placing them 4th in the league.
Defensively, the Timberwolves rank 12th in points allowed per game with an average of 115.0. They force 15.0 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 46.3% from the field (9th overall). The Timberwolves’ defense concedes a 35.6% success rate on three-pointers (546 of 1,532) and allow 77.4% from the free throw line. They surrender an average of 26.0 assists and 43.1 rebounds per game, ranking 10th and 9th in the NBA, respectively.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NBA spread matchup?
Prediction: Back Chicago
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