The NBA features a tight slate on Thursday, but that doesn't mean there aren't opportunities.
On our daily NBA betting podcast "Buckets," our crew is focused on the Chicago Bulls taking on the MinnesotaTimberwolves.
Let's get to our NBA predictions and NBA picks today from the "Buckets" podcast crew.
NBA Best Bets, Picks Today
Wolves at Bulls
| Timberwolves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8.5 -112 | 227.5 -108o / -112u | -360 |
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8.5 -108 | 227.5 -108o / -112u | +285 |
By Jay Money
"Well, probably, I mean, you may even get (Zach) LaVine back here for the Bulls, but I don't care, man. This Bulls team … we know that this team is supposed to be toward the bottom of the East this year. … The Wolves know that they need to pile up games. They're playing in the Western conference, the West is tough. … I think the Wolves can win this game by double digits and assert themselves.
(The Wolves) have matchup advantages on the bench with (Donte) DiVincenzo and Naz Reid … Rudy Gobert should own the paint down low … This is a spot where I think the Wolves can win this game by double digits."
Pick: Wolves -6.5 (-110)
By Sean Little
"The Chicago Bulls lead the NBA in pace at 106.2 possessions a game. … They have been getting up and down and do not have the facilities for that big man. … Anthony Edwards is one of the guys that, 'Hey, you want to pace up? You want to run? Okay. I'll run with you' … I think the Minnesota Timberwolves can put up a big number in this spot."
