The Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets meet Tuesday 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 lost to the Pistons, beat the Mavericks, and they play the Jazz next. The Bulls have won 9 of their last 15 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.3 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 120.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 19.2 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 18.6 points and 4.5 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets lost to the Trail Blazers and Kings, and they play the Thunder next. The Rockets have lost 3 straight games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 117.9 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 110.8 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.1 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.7 points and 9 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bulls have lost each of their last seven road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The home team has covered the spread in five of the Bulls’ last six games.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won each of their last five games as underdogs following a win.
- The Rockets have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last eight games between the Bulls and Rockets have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Bulls’ last nine road games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Rockets vs Bulls Injury Report
The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Tari Eason.
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Coby White, Zach Collins, and Josh Giddey.
Rockets vs Bulls Prediction
The Rockets are the better team and should stop the bleeding at home, where they’re 11-2 SU. However, double-digit chalk just isn’t an option after losing to the Trail Blazers twice and the Kings as a double-digit favorite. The Rockets are simply underachieving as of late, and that includes being 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. Since December, the Rockets are 2-4 ATS as a double-digit favorite, and 3 of those failed covers were outright losses. I’m not laying this many points with the Rockets. The Bulls are banged up, but they can still compete. Give me the points.