The Chicago Bulls (5-8) welcome the Houston Rockets (9-4) to the United Center Sunday. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Rockets vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; split last season 1-1
The Bulls lost 144-126 at the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday, closing as 10-point underdogs. Chicago was led by G Coby White, who ended with 29 points on 8-of-15 shooting. The Bulls have traded off winning and losing over their last 5 games. They are just 2-6 straight up and 3-5 against the spread (ATS) over their last 8.
The Rockets have rattled off 4 straight wins and are coming off a 125-104 home victory over the LA Clippers Friday, closing as 5-point favorites. Houston has covered in 3 straight and is 8-5 ATS on the season. It is 2-3 ATS on the road. The Rockets are led by G Jalen Green, who is averaging 19.8 points per game.
Rockets at Bulls odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rockets -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Bulls +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
- Against the spread: Rockets -4.5 (-110) | Bulls +4.5 (-xxx)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Rockets at Bulls key injuries
Rockets
- C Stevens Adams (knee) out
- F Amen Thompson (quad) questionable
Bulls
- G Lonzo Ball (wrist) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Rockets at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockets 119, Bulls 113
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no great value on the moneyline here.
The Bulls as home underdogs are playable, but they are just 1-4 this season at the United Center. Avoid a moneyline wager, as Houston is too expensive of a favorite.
Against the spread
BET ROCKETS -4.5 (-110).
The Rockets have won 4 straight, 3 of which have come by a margin greater than this. They have just 1 win on the season within this spread, as well, and are 5-2 ATS in their last 7. Houston’s defense is among the best in the NBA and has allowed 104 or fewer in 4 straight games.
The Bulls are 3-5 ATS in their last 8 and are 1-2 ATS in their last 3 at home. They have not lost by a margin of 5 or fewer. Considering those trends, back ROCKETS -4.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 233.5 (-105).
The Bulls are 3-3 O/U in their last 6. They have gone Under in 3 of their 5 home games. Chicago will be facing a stout Houston defense as well.
The Rockets have gone Under in 3 of their last 4 games and are 5-8 O/U on the season. They are 1-4 O/U on the road this season. Houston has scored 107 or fewer in 3 of its last 5 as well.
Back UNDER 233.5 (-105).
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