Timberwolves vs Bulls NBA Preseason Prediction and Preview, Oct 16

Timberwolves vs Bulls is a preseason tune-up on Friday, October 16, tipping at 8:00 PM ET in Chicago.

• Price: Timberwolves 53¢, Bulls 47¢ (Polymarket, as of Fri 12:31 PM ET)

• Kalshi: Timberwolves 51¢, Bulls 49¢

• Live price and every move: NBA WIRE

What the price says

Close to a coin flip: the Timberwolves are 53¢ and the Bulls 47¢. Kalshi has the Timberwolves 2¢ cheaper at 51¢. NBA MARKET keeps both apps side by side.

Who will play, and for how long

Starters usually play 15 to 20 minutes, and some sit out. The fourth quarter belongs to players fighting for the last roster spots.

Availability

As of Fri 12:31 PM ET. Statuses can change up to tip; in preseason, teams often rest healthy players without listing them.

• Ayo Dosunmu (Timberwolves): Day-To-Day, rest, expected back Oct 21

• Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves): Out, right achilles, expected back Apr 1

• Nic Claxton (Bulls): Day-To-Day, not specified hamstring, expected back Oct 21

• Isaac Okoro (Bulls): Day-To-Day, undisclosed, expected back Oct 16

• Rocco Zikarsky (Timberwolves): Day-To-Day, undisclosed, expected back Oct 16

• Enrique Freeman (Timberwolves): Day-To-Day, shoulder, expected back Oct 16

• Tobe Awaka (Bulls): Day-To-Day, not specified knee, expected back Oct 16

• Zach Collins (Bulls): Day-To-Day, right toe, expected back Oct 16

The rotations, by last season’s numbers

These are 2025-26 numbers on current rosters: a guide to who the regulars are, not to tonight’s minutes.

Timberwolves

• Anthony Edwards: 35.0 min, 31.5% usage, 28.8 pts, 5.0 reb, 3.7 ast

• LaMelo Ball: 28.0 min, 32.0% usage, 20.1 pts, 4.8 reb, 7.1 ast (new, was CHA)

• Jaden McDaniels: 31.7 min, 18.5% usage, 14.8 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.7 ast

• Rudy Gobert: 31.3 min, 12.9% usage, 10.9 pts, 11.5 reb, 1.7 ast

• Ayo Dosunmu: 28.9 min, 19.0% usage, 14.4 pts, 4.2 reb, 3.5 ast

Out: Donte DiVincenzo.

Bulls

• Josh Giddey: 32.1 min, 24.4% usage, 17.0 pts, 8.3 reb, 9.1 ast

• Norman Powell: 29.6 min, 27.2% usage, 21.7 pts, 3.5 reb, 2.4 ast (new, was MIA)

• Matas Buzelis: 29.2 min, 22.7% usage, 16.3 pts, 5.8 reb, 2.1 ast

• Nic Claxton: 27.8 min, 17.7% usage, 11.7 pts, 6.9 reb, 3.7 ast (new, was BKN)

• Tre Jones: 27.0 min, 19.2% usage, 14.1 pts, 3.1 reb, 5.4 ast

Top rookies: Caleb Wilson, pick 4 (Bulls).

FAQ

Who is favored in Timberwolves vs Bulls?

The Timberwolves are the shorter side, so a win on them pays less per contract than the Bulls. Both prices sit at the top of this page and update live on NBA WIRE.

When and where is Timberwolves vs Bulls?

Friday, October 16, at 8:00 PM ET, in Chicago.

For tonight’s other games, see NBA predictions; today’s board covers every sport.

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