Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Houston Rockets, currently with a record of 4-0, will face the Chicago Bulls, who have a record of 17-21, in an inter-conference match on Wednesday. The Rockets suffered a loss in their recent game against the Miami Heat, while the Bulls secured a victory against the Charlotte Hornets. In their previous two matchups, both teams managed to win one game each. However, Chicago is favored to win this game, opening with a -3.5 point spread, which has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rockets +120 | Bulls -144

Spread: Rockets +3.5 (-110) | Bulls -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 216 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 59%.

Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets are currently on a challenging road trip but have shown improvement recently, winning three of their last five games. They have victories against the Nets and a home win against the Bucks. In their most recent game, they lost on the road to the Heat by seven points. However, they have covered the spread in three of their last five games. One standout player for the Rockets is Alperen Sengun, a 21-year-old center who has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five games and is averaging 24 points in January. He has been performing consistently throughout the season, averaging 21.5 points and 9 rebounds per game. On the other hand, Jalen Green, a 21-year-old shooting guard, has been struggling recently, shooting below 45% in four of his last five games. He has averaged 17.3 points per game on 40% shooting. Fred VanVleet, the veteran point guard, has also had some ups and downs, scoring 15 or fewer points in three of his last five games but managing to score 32 points in a recent game. The Rockets have a record of 2-3 in their last five road games and have covered the spread twice in that span. Offensively, they are averaging 112.5 points per game, ranking them 24th in the league. However, their defense has been strong, holding opponents to 113 points or fewer in three of their last five games. They are currently second in the NBA in points allowed, giving up an average of 110.2 points per game. In terms of rankings, the Rockets are ranked 23rd in offense, averaging 112.47 points per game, and second in defense, allowing an average of 109.88 points against them. They have a 46.37% field goal percentage, 78.02% free throw percentage, and 37.03% three-point percentage. Their rebounding has been solid, averaging 44.88 rebounds per game. Defensively, the Rockets allow opponents to shoot 45.16% from the field and 74.92% from the free-throw line. They are particularly effective at defending three-pointers, allowing only 32.83% to be made. They average 43.71 defensive rebounds per game. In summary, the Houston Rockets have shown improvement in recent games, with notable performances from Alperen S ALWAYS 😏 pic.twitter.com/K4e9bRf0v3