| MATCHUP | Houston Rockets | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 43-27 | 28-42 |
| Spread | -8.5 -108 | +8.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | -355 | +280 |
| Total | Over 229.5 (-112) | Under 229.5 (-108) |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Monday, March 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | CHSN | |
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Hawks and Heat, and they play the Timberwolves next. The Rockets have split their last 6 games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 114 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 109.9 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 25.7 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 20.2 points and 8.9 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 6.8 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Raptors and Cavs and play the 76ers next. The Bulls have lost 10 of their last 14 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 115.8 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 120.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 17.6 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 15.5 points and 2.3 assists. Anfernee Simons is the third double-digit scorer, and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won nine of their last 10 home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Rockets have lost three of their last five games as road favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last nine games at United Center against teams that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have won each of their last seven games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against Rockets teams that held a winning record.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the last three games between the Rockets and Bulls.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last nine night games between the Rockets and Bulls has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Rockets’ last five games as favorites against the Bulls has gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Tre Jones ranks 9th amongst qualified players for assist-to-turnover ratio (3.9) this season.
- Robert Dillingham ranks 18th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.0) this season.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Reed Sheppard is one of only nine players in the league to have recorded 12+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
- Kevin Durant ranks 9th in the league for second chance points (200) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 28th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (28.4).
- The Bulls rank 28th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.7).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (15.1).
- The Rockets have suffered the largest comeback loss from an HT lead this season—led by 22 points at the Pelicans on December 18.
Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Isaac Okoro, and Zach Collins. Jalen Smith, Anfernee Simons, and Jaden Ivey are questionable.
The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams.
Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
On paper the Rockets should win this game by a comfortable margin but they’ve played a lot of games close to the vest and have failed to cover 7 of their last 10 games. Without a last-second shot, the Rockets would have lost 5 of their last 8 games. The Bulls were terrible in the month of February, but they’ve covered 7 of their last 10 games. I just don’t trust the Rockets and big numbers, as they find themselves in dogfights often. The Bulls are at their best at home. Give me the points if forced to pick.