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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Bulls

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

Don’t Underestimate Bulls

We’re confident that the Bulls can push for a victory and the +8 about them on the spread makes lots of appeal. Take -108 that they cover the line against the Rockets.

Rockets 119-113 Win in Previous H2H Encounter

Houston Rockets made it back-to-back wins after a 123-122 home success over Miami Heat at Toyota Center. Kevin Durant tallied 27 points, while Amen Thompson put up 24 and Reed Sheppard 23.

Chicago Bulls were defeated last time, making it back-to-back losses. United Center saw them beaten 115-110 at home to Cleveland Cavaliers. Tre Jones scored 20 points, with Rob Dillingham putting up 17 and Nick Richards contributing 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 119-113 in favor of the Rockets when they last played the Bulls, with the matchup taking place at Toyota Center. The Rockets have triumphed in their previous four meetings against the Bulls. On the head-to-head front, it has been 6 wins out of 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 43 27 0.614 114 109.9 4.1 25-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 5-5 2W
Bulls logo Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 110.0 points, 45.5 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 8.3 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 48.2% from the field and 75.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 113.3 points and 38.6 rebounds per contest.

Kevin Durant is averaging 22.6 points, with Reed Sheppard making 3.2 (38.1%) 3-pointers per game. Amen Thompson averages 9.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists.

Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 116.2 points, 48.1 rebounds, 28.3 assists, 7.8 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field and 73.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 118.8 points and 46.9 rebounds.

Matas Buzelis is averaging 19.3 points and 2.9 (33.7%) 3-pointers made, while Josh Giddey has an average of 8.8 rebounds and 10.6 assists.

Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

Step into Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

We’ve lined up a pick which requires Bulls to keep close to the favorites in this NBA contest. We think that the line of +8 can be covered and you can secure -108.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our basketball predictions.

Key Rockets vs Bulls stats:

  • The +8 line has been covered by Bulls in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +8 line has been covered by Bulls in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -8 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 9 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -8 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The +8 line has been covered by Bulls in 2 consecutive games against Rockets.

Bulls +8 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Bulls +8
Totals Over 228.5
Result & BTTS 100 Bulls / Yes

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 119 - 115 Bulls logo Bulls

There are huge odds available when it comes to the Rockets landing a 119-115 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Rockets Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Houston Rockets as -333 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 77% likely to win. Chicago Bulls are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +265.

The current spread is 8 and total points is 228.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Over 228.5, this outcome can be backed at -114.

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

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Kevin Durant is available at -123 to rack up Over 24.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -103 is available.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 24.5
-123
Under 24.5
-103
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 19.5
-119
Under 19.5
-108
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Matas Buzelis (Bulls)
Over 19.5
-115
Under 19.5
-110
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 18.5
-105
Under 18.5
-122
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Player Assists
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 9.5
-133
Under 9.5
+101
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-128
Under 5.5
-103
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+115
Under 5.5
-152
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Reed Sheppard (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+114
Under 5.5
-149
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 8.5
-106
Under 8.5
-123
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-101
Under 8.5
-132
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-120
Under 7.5
-110
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-145
Under 6.5
+110
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Bulls Have Eight Defeats in Their Last Ten Home Games

The Bulls own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 110.00 points on offense and surrendering 116.70 on defense.

The Rockets have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games away from home, averaging 109.90 points scored and 113.00 points allowed.

The Rockets earned a 143-107 win against the Bulls in the teams’ last meeting at United Center. Across 10 head-to-head clashes at United Center, the Rockets have posted six victories, while the Bulls have managed four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O228.5 U228.5
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Home Stats 2-8 226.70 110.00 116.70 5 5
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Away Stats 6-4 222.90 109.90 113.00 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O228.5 = Games Over 228.5 Points
  • U228.5 = Games Under 228.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 68 37.13 1221 357 18.0 5.3 0.4 7.9 0.6 1.5
Kevin Durant 67 36.29 1723 297 25.7 4.4 2.3 5.4 0.9 0.9
Jabari Smith 66 35.06 1029 124 15.6 1.9 2.2 6.8 0.9 0.8

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 48 31.95 843 433 17.6 9.0 2.0 8.4 0.4 1.1
Matas Buzelis 69 29.04 1113 141 16.1 2.0 2.2 5.6 1.5 0.7
Tre Jones 53 27.01 684 286 12.9 5.4 0.6 2.9 0.2 1.2

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets 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 Houston Rockets Lineups

21 Mar NBA
Heat 122-123 Rockets
20 Mar NBA
Hawks 95-117 Rockets
18 Mar NBA
Lakers 124-116 Rockets
16 Mar NBA
Lakers 100-92 Rockets
13 Mar NBA
Pelicans 105-107 Rockets
11 Mar NBA
Rockets 93-129 Nuggets
10 Mar NBA
Raptors 99-113 Rockets
08 Mar NBA
Rockets 120-145 Spurs
06 Mar NBA
Trail Blazers 99-106 Rockets
05 Mar NBA
Warriors 115-113 Rockets

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

19 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 115-110 Bulls
18 Mar NBA
Raptors 139-109 Bulls
16 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 107-132 Bulls
13 Mar NBA
Bulls 108-119 Clippers
12 Mar NBA
Bulls 130-142 Lakers
10 Mar NBA
Bulls 130-124 Warriors
08 Mar NBA
Bulls 110-126 Kings
05 Mar NBA
Bulls 105-103 Suns
03 Mar NBA
Thunder 116-108 Bulls
01 Mar NBA
Bucks 97-120 Bulls

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Raptors 39 31 0.557 113.8 112.1 1.7 19-16 20-15 4-10 29-16 4-6 2L
76ers 39 32 0.549 115.8 116.1 -0.3 20-16 19-16 9-7 22-23 6-4 2W
Nets 17 54 0.239 106.4 115.5 -9.1 9-26 8-28 3-12 12-32 2-8 7L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 51 19 0.729 117.4 109.5 7.9 27-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Pacers 15 56 0.211 111.4 120.4 -9 10-25 5-31 3-10 11-33 0-10 16L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 39 32 0.549 117.9 116.5 1.4 20-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 1W
Magic 38 32 0.543 115.3 114.3 1 22-14 16-18 9-7 24-21 6-4 4L
Heat 38 33 0.535 120.3 117.2 3.1 23-13 15-20 7-7 22-20 6-4 4L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 56 15 0.789 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 27-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 11W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 35 37 0.486 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 46 25 0.648 116.5 114.9 1.6 23-12 23-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 9W
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 53 18 0.746 119 111.7 7.3 28-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 5W
Rockets 43 27 0.614 114 109.9 4.1 25-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 5-5 2W
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 46 0.343 115.5 118.7 -3.2 13-21 11-25 6-7 19-27 1-9 2L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 51 19 0.729 117.4 109.5 7.9 27-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 6-4 3W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Raptors 39 31 0.557 113.8 112.1 1.7 19-16 20-15 4-10 29-16 4-6 2L
Hawks 39 32 0.549 117.9 116.5 1.4 20-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 1W
76ers 39 32 0.549 115.8 116.1 -0.3 20-16 19-16 9-7 22-23 6-4 2W
Magic 38 32 0.543 115.3 114.3 1 22-14 16-18 9-7 24-21 6-4 4L
Heat 38 33 0.535 120.3 117.2 3.1 23-13 15-20 7-7 22-20 6-4 4L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Nets 17 54 0.239 106.4 115.5 -9.1 9-26 8-28 3-12 12-32 2-8 7L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 15 56 0.211 111.4 120.4 -9 10-25 5-31 3-10 11-33 0-10 16L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 56 15 0.789 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 27-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 11W
Spurs 53 18 0.746 119 111.7 7.3 28-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 5W
Lakers 46 25 0.648 116.5 114.9 1.6 23-12 23-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 9W
Rockets 43 27 0.614 114 109.9 4.1 25-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 5-5 2W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 35 37 0.486 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1L
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 46 0.343 115.5 118.7 -3.2 13-21 11-25 6-7 19-27 1-9 2L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 56 15 0.789 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 27-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 11W
Spurs 53 18 0.746 119 111.7 7.3 28-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 5W
Pistons 51 19 0.729 117.4 109.5 7.9 27-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 6-4 3W
Celtics 47 24 0.662 114.1 107 7.1 24-11 23-13 9-5 29-14 6-4 1L
Knicks 47 25 0.653 117.2 110.4 6.8 26-9 21-16 12-3 31-15 7-3 6W
Lakers 46 25 0.648 116.5 114.9 1.6 23-12 23-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 9W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Rockets 43 27 0.614 114 109.9 4.1 25-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 5-5 2W
Nuggets 44 28 0.611 120.8 116.4 4.4 21-13 23-15 7-5 26-16 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 44 28 0.611 118.4 114.5 3.9 24-13 20-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1W
Raptors 39 31 0.557 113.8 112.1 1.7 19-16 20-15 4-10 29-16 4-6 2L
Suns 40 32 0.556 112.2 111 1.2 23-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 5-5 1W
Hawks 39 32 0.549 117.9 116.5 1.4 20-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 1W
76ers 39 32 0.549 115.8 116.1 -0.3 20-16 19-16 9-7 22-23 6-4 2W
Magic 38 32 0.543 115.3 114.3 1 22-14 16-18 9-7 24-21 6-4 4L
Heat 38 33 0.535 120.3 117.2 3.1 23-13 15-20 7-7 22-20 6-4 4L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 35 37 0.486 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 17-21 7-8 25-20 6-4 1L
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 46 0.343 115.5 118.7 -3.2 13-21 11-25 6-7 19-27 1-9 2L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
Kings 19 53 0.264 111 121 -10 13-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1W
Nets 17 54 0.239 106.4 115.5 -9.1 9-26 8-28 3-12 12-32 2-8 7L
Wizards 16 55 0.225 112.5 124.1 -11.6 11-26 5-29 2-12 11-34 0-10 16L
Pacers 15 56 0.211 111.4 120.4 -9 10-25 5-31 3-10 11-33 0-10 16L
  • 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