Houston Rockets at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions

On November 18, 2024By Littum

The Chicago Bulls (5-8) welcome Houston Rockets (9-4) to the United Center on Sunday. Tip-off is set for 19 A.M. Let’s analyze the BetMGM Sportsbook NBA odds around Rockets vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season Series: First Meeting; tied last season 1-1

The Bulls lost 144-126 at the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday and finished as 10 point underdogs. Chicago was led by G Coby Whitewho finished with 29 points on 8-of-15 shooting. The Bulls have alternated wins and losses 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 won 4 straight and are coming off a 125-104 home victory over the LA Clippers on Friday to close as 5-point favorites. Houston has covered 3 straight and is 8-5 ATS on the season. That’s 2-3 ATS on the road. The Rockets are led by G Jalen Greenwhich has an average of 19.8 points per

Rockets to Bulls odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting for a complete 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) | Taurus +4.5 (-xxx)
Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Rockets at Bulls key injuries

Rockets

C Steven Adams (knee) out
F Amen Thompson (quad) questionable

Taurus

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Rockets at Bulls picks and predictions

Forecast

Rockets 119, Bulls 113

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no great value on the money line here.

The Bulls as a home underdog are playable, but they are just 1-4 this season at the United Center. Avoid a moneyline bet as Houston is too expensive of a favorite.

Against the spread

DEPOSIT ROCKET -4.5 (-110).

The Rockets have won 4 straight, 3 of which have come by a margin greater than this. They also have just 1 win on the season over this spread 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.

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 less. Given these trends, back ROCKET -4.5 (-110).

Over/Under

SET BELOW 233.5 (-105).

Bulls are 3-3 O/U in their last 6. They have lost 3 of their 5 home games. Chicago will also face a stout Houston defense.

The Rockets have lost 3 of their last 4 games and are 5-8 O/U on the season. They are 1-4 W/U on the road this season. Houston has also scored 107 or fewer in 3 of its last 5.

Back UNDER 233.5 (-105).

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