The NBA preseason continues to heat up with several matchups scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2025. Among the standout games, the Minnesota Timberwolves will clash with the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. Both teams enter the game with a 2-2 record, showcasing mixed results as the preseason progresses. The Timberwolves are fresh off a dominant 134-74 victory against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions, while the Bulls faced a tough loss to the Denver Nuggets, falling 124-117.
The game is set to tip off at 8:00 PM ET in Chicago, where the Timberwolves will be favored to win. Minnesota is projected at -4.5 odds with an over/under line set at 234.5 points. In terms of predictions, Dunkel Index’s ratings give Minnesota a score of 117.452 and Chicago a score of 118.941, indicating a narrow edge for the Bulls in this matchup. The Dunkel line suggests a Chicago win by 1.5 points with an estimated total of 227 points, contrasting with the Vegas line that favors Minnesota.
In addition to the Timberwolves vs. Bulls game, other NBA preseason predictions feature the following matchups:
The New Orleans Pelicans will visit the Orlando Magic with game time set for 7:00 AM EST. Dunkel Index favors Orlando, predicting a 9.5-point victory.
The Washington Wizards face the Detroit Pistons at 7:00 PM EST, where Dunkel predicts an 11-point win for Detroit.
Houston Rockets will take on Atlanta Hawks at 7:30 PM EST, with predictions favoring Houston by 10 points.
Lastly, the Portland Trail Blazers will battle the Utah Jazz at 9:00 PM EST, projected to be a tightly contested game with Utah favored.
As fans anticipate the outcomes, the excitement of preseason action continues to build, offering teams an opportunity to refine their strategies ahead of the regular season.