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NBA Betting Preview: Bulls vs Rockets

The Chicago Bulls face the Houston Rockets in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Stick With Bulls to Cover the Line

The Bulls might be the underdogs but +12.5 looks too big on the spread. We’re keen to snap up the -108 that the betting line is covered against the Rockets.

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Rockets Won 117-114 in Teams’ Last Matchup

Chicago Bulls have experienced back-to-back road defeats. In their previous game, they beat Dallas Mavericks at home, winning 125-107 at United Center. Coby White poured in 22 points, with Ayo Dosunmu contributing 20 and Nikola Vucevic adding 15.

Houston Rockets have won their last six home games. Most recently, they lost 111-98 on the road at Golden 1 Center against Sacramento Kings. Amen Thompson racked up 31 points and 13 rebounds, with Kevin Durant having 23 points and Alperen Sengun 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Rockets and the Bulls saw the former win. It was a 117-114 scoreline at Toyota Center. The Rockets have three straight wins against the Bulls. They’ve also claimed 5 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Bulls logo Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
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Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 111.2 points, 47.5 rebounds, 29.8 assists, 5.2 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 46.2% from the field and 77.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 114.7 points and 44.6 rebounds per matchup.

Nikola Vucevic is averaging 17.9 points and 9.7 rebounds, Tre Jones 6.0 assists and Matas Buzelis 2.2 (34.9%) 3-pointers.

Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 109.9 points, 49.5 rebounds, 23.3 assists, 7.7 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field and 71.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 107.1 points and 37.0 rebounds.

Kevin Durant is averaging 27.9 points, 5.3 assists and 2.5 (35.7%) 3-pointers made, while Amen Thompson has an average of 9.0 rebounds.

Chicago Bulls vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Chicago Bulls vs Houston Rockets with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

We like the look of the underdogs +12.5 at odds of -108. We think Bulls can take on the big favorites and put up a strong showing in this NBA matchup.

Team news plays a key role in our basketball predictions and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the NBA form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect.

Key Bulls vs Rockets stats:

  • The +12.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The +12.5 line has been covered by Bulls in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 5 consecutive games.
  • The -12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The -12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 8 of their last 10 games against Bulls.

Bulls +12.5 Probability

The odds at the top NBA sportsbooks suggest our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alperen Sengun Under 20.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Alperen Sengun (Rockets) has averaged 14.4 points in the past 5 games. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points and there are odds of -114 available.

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Matas Buzelis Over 17.5 Points -102 BetMGM logo

Matas Buzelis (Bulls) has recorded an average of 22.6 points in the past 5 games on the road. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of -102 available for this Player Points wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Bulls +12.5
Totals Over 224.5
Player Points Alperen Sengun Under 20.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Bulls +12.5, Over 224.5 and Alperen Sengun (Rockets) to score Under 20.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls Bulls logo 112 - 120 Rockets logo Rockets

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then the Rockets to enjoy a 120-112 victory could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

Chicago Bulls vs Houston Rockets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Rockets Big Favorites to Win

With an estimated 85% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -588 betting odds about Houston Rockets triumphing in this NBA game. At +450, Chicago Bulls are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

12.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 224.5 right now. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Over 224.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. The options are practically endless, and it’s awesome to have so many alternatives.

Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Kevin Durant is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -110 that he goes Over 25.5 points and -116 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 25.5
-110
Under 25.5
-116
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 21.5
-115
Under 21.5
-111
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 18.5
-102
Under 18.5
-123
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 17.5
-106
Under 17.5
-120
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Player Assists
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-127
Under 5.5
-104
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+109
Under 5.5
-143
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-135
Under 4.5
+103
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 9.5
-105
Under 9.5
-125
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 9.5
-125
Under 9.5
-105
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 8.5
-100
Under 8.5
-132
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-108
Under 7.5
-123
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Rockets Eye Another Home Win

The Rockets have put together six straight wins at Toyota Center. They have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 games at home, posting 119.70 points per matchup while yielding 107.50.

The Bulls have a 4-6 record in their last 10 road games, scoring 120.40 points per contest and conceding 124.10.

The previous meeting at Toyota Center saw the Rockets defeat the Bulls 117-114. Over the past 7 head-to-head meetings at Toyota Center, the Rockets have collected five wins, while the Bulls have two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O224.5 U224.5
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Home Stats 9-1 227.20 119.70 107.50 5 5
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Away Stats 4-6 244.50 120.40 124.10 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O224.5 = Games Over 224.5 Points
  • U224.5 = Games Under 224.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 30 32.78 577 270 19.2 9.0 1.9 9.0 0.4 0.9
Nikola Vucevic 37 30.51 610 134 16.5 3.6 1.8 9.3 0.5 0.7
Coby White 18 27.98 334 81 18.6 4.5 2.1 3.4 - 0.7

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 36 36.86 673 188 18.7 5.2 0.4 7.7 0.6 1.3
Kevin Durant 34 36.05 887 152 26.1 4.5 2.2 5.3 1.0 0.6
Jabari Smith 35 34.67 525 66 15.0 1.9 2.1 6.9 0.8 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Chicago Bulls Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

10 Jan NBA
Mavericks 107-125 Bulls
07 Jan NBA
Bulls 93-108 Pistons
05 Jan NBA
Bulls 101-115 Celtics
03 Jan NBA
Hornets 112-99 Bulls
02 Jan NBA
Magic 114-121 Bulls
31 Dec NBA
Pelicans 118-134 Bulls
29 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 136-101 Bulls
27 Dec NBA
Bucks 112-103 Bulls
26 Dec NBA
76ers 102-109 Bulls
23 Dec NBA
Bulls 126-123 Hawks

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

11 Jan NBA
Rockets 98-111 Kings
09 Jan NBA
Rockets 105-111 Trail Blazers
07 Jan NBA
Rockets 102-103 Trail Blazers
05 Jan NBA
Suns 97-100 Rockets
03 Jan NBA
Rockets 104-110 Mavericks
01 Jan NBA
Rockets 120-96 Nets
29 Dec NBA
Pacers 119-126 Rockets
27 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 100-117 Rockets
25 Dec NBA
Rockets 119-96 Lakers
23 Dec NBA
Rockets 108-128 Clippers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 23 14 0.622 115.8 116.5 -0.7 10-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 4-6 3L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Lakers 23 14 0.622 115.8 116.5 -0.7 10-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 4-6 3L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Lakers 23 14 0.622 115.8 116.5 -0.7 10-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 4-6 3L
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak