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Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: November 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: United Center — Chicago, IL

Article updated Nov 17, 6:02 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Houston Rockets will be facing off against the Chicago Bulls for the first time this season on Sunday night at the United Center. Houston is coming off a win against the

Game outlook

The Houston Rockets will be facing off against the Chicago Bulls for the first time this season on Sunday night at the United Center. Houston is coming off a win against the Clippers, while Chicago suffered a loss to Cleveland. The Rockets are currently the betting favorite at -4.5, with the line remaining steady. Stay tuned for team breakdowns and predictions leading up to the game at 7:10 EST.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rockets -190 | Bulls +165

Spread: Rockets -4.5 (-110) | Bulls +4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 234 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 66%.

Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets are performing well in the Western Conference, currently holding the third place spot with four straight wins. Their recent 21-point victory over the Clippers showcased strong shooting and defensive efforts, with Jabari Smith leading the team with 28 points and 11 rebounds. The Rockets rank 15th in scoring offense and 3rd in defense, with standout performances from Alperen Sengun in rebounding and blocks. The team is averaging 112.4 points per game and allowing just 106 points against them. However, they are ranked lower in shooting percentages, turnovers, and three-pointers made. Despite injuries to key players, the Rockets have been successful with a 4-0 record this season.

Chicago Bulls Analysis

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The Chicago Bulls have struggled this season, entering their next game with a 2-6 record in their last eight games. The offense has shown flashes of potential, ranking ninth in the league in scoring with an average of 116.2 points per game. Nikola Vucevic has been a standout player, leading the team with 28 points in their recent loss. However, their defense has been a major weakness, allowing an average of 122.2 points per game and ranking 29th in the league. Despite their offensive strengths, the Bulls have a power ranking of 21 and are ranked #10 for offense and #27 for defense. In their upcoming matchup against Houston, the Bulls will need to improve on both ends of the court to secure a win.

Houston Rockets Poised to Defeat Chicago Bulls in Rematch Battle

The previous season saw these two teams split their series, with the home team emerging victorious in both straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) categories in their two matchups. The Houston Rockets enter this game in strong form, benefiting from contributions across various players. Chicago Bulls heavily rely on their scoring due to defensive vulnerabilities. However, they will face their toughest defensive challenge yet in this game. With the Rockets limiting opponents to an average of 99.5 points in their last four games, and six of their last seven holding to 104 points or less, Houston shows a promising track record with a three-game ATS winning streak. Based on these factors, the preferred choice would be the Rockets.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Rockets vs Bulls archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Rockets vs Bulls matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Houston Rockets-192 → -195Moved
  • Moneyline · Chicago Bulls+165 → +170Moved
  • Spread · Houston Rockets-4.5 (-110) → -5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Chicago Bulls+4.5 (-110) → +5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over234 (-110) → 234 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under234 (-110) → 234 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Houston Rockets
4-0 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Chicago Bulls
1-3 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-11-17T23:02:20.941Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Houston Rockets are performing well in the Western Conference, currently holding the third place spot with four straight wins. Their recent 21-point victory over the Clippers showcased strong shooting and defensive efforts, with Jabari Smith leading the team with 28 points and 11 rebounds. The Rockets rank 15th in scoring offense and 3rd in defense, with standout performances from Alperen Sengun in rebounding and blocks. The team is averaging 112.4 points per game and allowing just 106 points against them. However, they are ranked lower in shooting percentages, turnovers, and three-pointers made. Despite injuries to key players, the Rockets have been successful with a 4-0 record this season.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-21Chicago Bulls 117 · Houston Rockets 127
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Houston Rockets defeated Chicago Bulls 143-107

Houston Rockets defeated Chicago Bulls 143-107 on November 17, 2024, a 36-point decision in the series. Houston Rockets' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 41-26. Against SportsJaw's recorded Houston Rockets -5 (-110) spread, Houston Rockets covered, while the 250 combined points finished over the recorded total of 234.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • VegaspatSpread · Houston Rockets -4.5 (-110)Win
  • Barry713Spread · Chicago Bulls +4.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 234 (-110)Loss
  • Novacek84Total · Over 234 (-110)Win
  • DemarcusBryantSpread · Houston Rockets -4.5 (-110)Win