Timberwolves at Bulls 1/22/20 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 01/21/2020 at 10:31 PM ET

The Minnesota Timberwolves look to snap a six-game losing streak when visiting the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. The Timberwolves fell to 15-28 following a 107-100 loss on Monday to the Denver Nuggets. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 points and pulled down eight rebounds while Josh Okogie chipped in with 16 points. Minnesota gave up 50 points in the paint.

Karl-Anthony Towns is the leading scorer and leading rebounder for Minnesota with averages of  26.0 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. Andrew Wiggins is the second leading scorer with an average of 22.4 points per game, while Shabazz Napier is the leader in assists with an average of 4.6 per game.

Chicago looks to bounce back from a loss while hosting the Timberwolves on Wednesday. The Bulls fell to 16-29 following a 111-98 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Chicago was swept in its four-game season series with the Bucks. Zach LaVine led the Bulls in the loss with 24 points while Kris Dunn added 15 points.

Zach LaVine leads the Bulls in scoring with an average of 25.0 points per game, while Wendell Carter Jr. is the third leading scorer and leading rebounder with averages of 11.7 points and 9.9 assists per game. Tomas Satoransky is the leader for the Bulls in assists with an average of 5.4 per game.

The Timberwolves and Bulls are having disappointing seasons. Minnesota has lost each of its last 6 straight up, but Karl-Anthony Towns has returned and the Timberwolves leading scoring will make a big difference against the Bulls. Minnesota has covered the number in 5 of the last 7 played at the United Center and in 7 of the last 8 overall versus the Bulls. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Timberwolves win and cover ATS 112-106.

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