Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-162) will host the Chicago Bulls (+134) for a non-conference matchup. The Rockets are currently favored by 3.5 points and have won six straight games. The Bulls are 34-35 on the season and have won two straight games. The over/under line for this game is currently set at 217.5 points.
This game will be played at the Toyota Center in Houston and can be seen on NBCS. The Rockets are currently 11th in the Western Conference, while the Bulls are 9th in the Eastern Conference.
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Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Bulls and Rockets did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Bulls have a record of 2-1. The Bulls also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 241 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Chicago has an ATS record of 7-3 while averaging 117 per game. The team went 7-3 overall in these games.
- The Rockets are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Rockets have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Bulls have won two straight games and are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 34-35. In the Central Division, they are 4th.
Chicago has a road record of 16-18 this season, and they are 18-15 ATS on the road. As the underdog, their ATS record is 21-19, and they are 15-25 straight-up as the underdog.
This season, the Bulls have gone 37-31-1 on the over/under, including a current streak of four games going over. Today’s O/U line is set at 217.5, and their games have averaged 225.6 points per game.
In their last game, the Bulls beat the Trail Blazers by a score of 110-107. The O/U line for that game was 213.5, and Chicago was favored by 8.5 points going into the game.
For the season, the Bulls are 3.5-point underdogs against the Rockets. In the Eastern Conference, they have a record of 18-22 compared to 16-13 against the West.
So far this season, the Bulls have been below the NBA scoring average in 59.4% of their games. They are currently ranked 23rd in scoring at 112 points per game. In terms of pace, the Bulls are 25th in the league.
Chicago has been one of the better teams at getting to the free-throw line, ranking 18th in attempts. They are also 8th in offensive rebounds. In terms of two-point shooting, the Bulls are 22nd in the league at 52%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Bulls are 20th in three-point percentage at 35%. They are also 25th in three-point makes and attempts. Overall, the Bulls are 20th in field goal percentage.
At this time, the Bulls’ defense is positioned 14th in the NBA, permitting 113.6 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Bulls squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 56.1% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.5% from downtown.
Today, the Rockets will look to extend their winning streak to seven games as they host the Bulls. Houston is favored by 3.5 points and has gone 5-0 as the favorite coming into this game.
In their most recent game, the Rockets defeated the Wizards by a score of 137-114. The O/U line for that game was 226.5, and Houston covered the spread as 10-point favorites.
This season, the Rockets have an O/U record of 31-37, and the over has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with a combined scoring total of 226.1 points.
Houston’s ATS record for the season is 38-29, and they have covered the spread in four straight home games. At home, the Rockets have a scoring margin of +6.1 PPG.
In the Western Conference, the Rockets are currently in 11th place with a record of 33-35. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 22-19 and 9-5 against teams in their division.
The Rockets’ offense is 17th in the NBA, averaging 113.6 points per game. At home, they have been slightly better, averaging 115.7 points per game.
So far this season, the Rockets have outscored the NBA average in 42.6% of their games. In terms of pace, Houston is 14th in the league at 99.2 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Rockets are 27th in the league at 35%. Overall, they are 26th in field goal percentage at 46%.
Coming into today’s game, the Rockets’ defense is giving up an average of 112.5 points per contest. In their previous matchup vs. the Wizards, the Rockets’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 51% leading to 114 points.
Despite being 3.5 point underdogs, we predict the Bulls to come out on top with a final score of 109-108.
Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- We like the Bulls on the moneyline (+134)
- The Bulls are also our pick on the spread at +3.5
- Our NBA model projects 217 points, and we suggest taking the under
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Alperen Sengün – Ankle – Out
- Tari Eason – Leg – Out
- Cam Whitmore – Knee – Out
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Ankle – Out
- Alex Caruso – Ankle – Questionable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Coby White – Hip – Questionable
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
- Julian Phillips – Foot – Out
