Chicago Bulls vs Houston Rockets Matchup

Read our Rockets vs Bulls prediction for this NBA regular season game in Chicago. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Rockets have a 9-4 so far this season.
  • The Rockets are averaging 112.4 points per game so far.
  • The Rockets are coming off a 125-104 win vs. the Bulls.
  • The Bulls hold a 5-8 record so far.
  • Chicago has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (8th).
  • The Bulls are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rockets.

Rockets vs Bulls Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Bulls (+160) will host the Rockets (-191) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 233.5 points. Houston is currently 9-4 and has won four straight games. Meanwhile, Chicago is 5-8 and sits 11th in the Eastern Conference.

This game will be played at the United Center in Chicago and will be televised on SCHN. The Rockets are favored by 4.5 points.

Rockets vs. Bulls Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Houston Rockets at Chicago Bulls
  • Where: Chicago at United Center
  • Date: Sunday, November 17th
  • Betting Odds HOU -4.5, HOU -191 | CHI +160 O/U 233.5

Rockets Preview: Will the Houston Defense Show Up on the Road?

With a 125-104 win over the Clippers on Friday, the Rockets improved to 9-4 this season. Houston, who was favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread at home. The total score of 229 points exceeded the over/under line of 214.5 by 14.5 points.

A key moment in the game was a 14-0 run by the Rockets, which stretched the score from 33-30 to 47-30. Houston took control early, outscoring the Clippers 37-25 in the 2nd quarter, and entered the 4th quarter with a 94-75 lead.

The Rockets' offense was firing on all cylinders in their win over the Clippers, shooting 48.4% from the field and knocking down 19 threes at a 43.2% clip. Jabari Smith Jr. led the way with 28 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency.

Fred VanVleet contributed 18 points and 10 assists, making 4 threes, while Dillon Brooks added 17 points and 5 threes. Tari Eason also scored 17, with 8 points coming in the 3rd quarter.

The Rockets' defense was solid on Friday, holding the Clippers to 104 points. They kept the Clippers to just 21 points in the 1st quarter and allowed 29 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

Houston's defense limited the Clippers to 37% shooting, including 25% from three-point range, with the Clippers making just 10 threes. The Rockets also recorded 11 steals in the game.

Bulls Preview: Will Chicago Find a Way to Win at Home?

The Rockets improved to 9-4 on the season with a 125-104 win over the Clippers on Friday. Houston, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The total score of 229 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 214.5 by 14.5 points.

Houston took control early, going on a 14-0 run that stretched the score from 33-30 to 47-30. They outscored the Clippers 37-25 in the 2nd quarter and entered the 4th with a 94-75 lead, closing out the game by edging the Clippers 31-29 in the final period.

Coby White knocked down 6 threes at a 54.5% clip, finishing with 29 points, including 16 in the 3rd quarter. Nikola Vucevic added 25 points, 11 of which came in the opening period.

The Bulls connected on 20 threes, shooting 47.6% from deep and 51.1% overall. Patrick Williams hit 4 threes, shooting 80% from beyond the arc, and contributed 17 points in the loss to the Cavaliers.

Defensively, the Bulls struggled against the Cavaliers, giving up 144 points on 54% shooting. Chicago allowed 49 points in the 1st quarter, though they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up 28. The Cavaliers scored 30 points in the 3rd and 37 in the 4th.

Chicago had a tough time defending the three, with Cleveland hitting 21 threes at a 48% clip. The Cavaliers also went 21/24 from the free-throw line. The Bulls finished with 33 defensive rebounds, allowing 4 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks.

Rockets vs Bulls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road contests, the Rockets offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 113. Houston posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 5-5 ATS.
  • Although Chicago has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 116 points per game in these games.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
  • The Rockets have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.

Rockets vs Bulls Prediction

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