The Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets meet Thursday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Bulls vs Rockets prediction.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls recently beat the Trail Blazers and Wizards while losing to the Clippers. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 112 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.6 points on 47.1 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 23.2 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 19.5 points and 5.2 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets recently beat the Trail Blazers, Kings, Spurs, Wizards, and Cavaliers. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.6 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 46 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 19.1 points and 5 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet is averaging 16.7 points and 3.8 rebounds. Jabari Smith Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game. The Rockets will take on the Jazz after this one.
Houston Rockets Team Facts
- The Rockets have won each of their last six games.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Each of the last five games between the Bulls and Rockets have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Team Facts
- The Bulls have won each of their last eight games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- Each of the Bulls’ last nine Thursday games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Bulls vs Rockets prediction
The Chicago Bulls have been hit or miss all year, and it’s hard to predict which version is going to show up from game to game. With that said, the Houston Rockets are one of the hottest teams in the NBA with 6 straight wins. The Rockets have put themselves in a position where sneaking into the play-in tournament isn’t out of the question. The Rockets have also covered 9 of their last 10 games and are a profitable 38-29-1 ATS on the season. I’m not stepping in front of the Rockets, and I’m certainly not doing it for the Bulls. Only laying a bucket. Give me the Rockets and the small chalk.