Rockets vs Bulls Prediction

Chicago Bulls (17-21) vs Houston Rockets (18-17)

Game Info: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 8:00 pm (United Center)

Betting Odds: Chicago Bulls -4 -- Over/Under: 216

The Houston Rockets look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Chicago Bulls look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls prediction.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets recently lost to the Timberwolves and Heat, while beating the Bucks. The Houston Rockets are averaging 112.5 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 110.2 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.5 points and 9 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet is averaging 17.5 points and 3.9 rebounds. Jalen Green is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.

Houston Rockets Player Facts

• Fred VanVleet ranks 5th amongst qualified players for assists per game (8.5) this season.
• Alperen Sengun ranks 4th amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (5.0) this season.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls recently lost to the Knicks while beating the Hornets twice. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 109.4 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 111.5 points on 46.7 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 22.1 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Zach LaVine is averaging 20.1 points and 3.5 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Nikola Vucevic is grabbing 10.2 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

• DeMar DeRozan ranks 8th amongst qualified Forwards for assists per game (5.4) this season.
• Coby White ranks 24th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (2.9) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Bulls rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (85.7).
• The Bulls rank 30th in the league for Q1 points per game this season (25.6).
• The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (23.8).
• The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (33.1%).

Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls prediction

The Houston Rockets have been inconsistent as of late, and they're going to be without role players Dillon Brooks and Tari Eason yet again. The Chicago Bulls are about as healthy as they've been all year with LaVine, Caruso and Williams being listed as probable. At home, the Bulls should win this game. I'll lay the reasonable chalk with the Bulls at home.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.