Chicago Bulls (28-38) vs. Houston Rockets (42-25)
March 15, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Rockets -8.5; Over/Under: 232
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The Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets meet Saturday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. Here’s a Rockets vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Rockets vs Bulls Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls beat the Pacers and Nets, and they play the Jazz, Suns, and Kings next. The Bulls have won four straight games and are a game back of the ninth seed.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.6 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 120.2 points on 47 percent shooting. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 18.8 points and 10.2 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 19.3 points and 4.5 assists. Josh Giddey is the third double-digit scorer and Zach Collins is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Suns and Mavs, and they play the 76ers, Heat, and Magic next. The Rockets have won five straight games and are currently the third seed in the West.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.2 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 108.7 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.1 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.2 points and 10.3 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Amen Thompson is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last seven home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have lost seven of their last eight night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Rockets’ last six games.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games following a win.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Rockets have lost three of their last four games as favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (22.9).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (48.5).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (15.6).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (19.4).
Rockets vs Bulls Injury Report
The Rockets will be without Reed Sheppard and Amen Thompson.
The Bulls will be without Ayo Dosunmu, Lonzo Ball, and Josh Giddey.
Rockets vs Bulls Prediction
The Rockets are going to be favored for obvious reasons, as they’re the better team at home, and it looks like they’ve gotten their act together with five straight wins. However, the Rockets are a young team still trying to deal with expectations, and they’re on the end of a back-to-back. The Bulls are also playing their best ball of the season with four straight wins and all of a sudden have a chance to move up to the ninth seed in the East. With their recent form and the rest advantage, the Bulls and the points are intriguing. I’ll take a chance with the road dog in this spot.
