Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 26

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 26, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Bulls (14-18) are -7.5 favorites vs. the Rockets (9-23)
  • Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
  • Monday, December 26, 2022 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-CHI & SportsNet SW

The Houston Rockets visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Chicago.

The Bulls are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The Rockets vs Bulls Over/Under is 230.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 14-15 against the spread, while the Bulls are 15-17 against the spread.


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Rockets vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets+7.5 -115O 230.5 -110+225
Chicago Bulls -7.5 -105U 230.5 -110-275

Bulls vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Monday‘s game with 67.0% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Rockets will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Rockets and Bulls, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 36 away games (+10.18 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 36 away games (+9.90 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 18 of their last 25 games (+9.76 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 17 of their last 24 games (+9.20 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 44 of their last 77 games (+8.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 41 games (+15.25 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 40 of their last 63 games (+14.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Under in 38 of their last 60 games (+12.86 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 40 of their last 65 games (+12.40 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2H Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (+11.08 Units / 29% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 14-15 (-2.5 Units / -7.1% ROI).

  • 9-23 against the Moneyline (-2.6 Units / -7.81% ROI)
  • 16-16 against the Over for game total points (-1.6 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 16-16 against the Under for game total points (-1.6 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 15-17 (-3.7 Units / -10.51% ROI).

  • 14-18 against the Moneyline (-2.55 Units / -6% ROI)
  • 14-18 against the Over for game total points (-5.8 Units / -16.48% ROI)
  • 18-14 against the Under for game total points (+2.6 Units / 7.39% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 81 games (-32.00 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 59 games (-28.20 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 69 games (-27.42 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 90 games (-27.20 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 60 games (-21.65 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 68 games (-20.60 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Team Total Over in 28 of their last 68 games (-18.40 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 77 games (-17.49 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 4Q Spread in 28 of their last 68 games (-16.86 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 81 games (-16.05 Units / -19% ROI)

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Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Rockets are 14-56 (.197) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Rockets are 10-38 (.208) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Rockets are 5-64 (.072) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .224

The Rockets are 2-19 (.095) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .542

Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Bulls are 24-5 (.828) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .768

The Bulls are 3-29 (.094) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .141

The Bulls are 15-16 (.484) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

The Bulls are 14-10 (.583) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

Injury Report: Bulls vs. RocketsMonday‘s Game, Dec. 26

  • Alex Caruso (Bulls): Caruso is out for Monday’s (Dec. 26) game against Houston.
  • Derrick Jones Jr. (Bulls): Jones Jr. is doubtful for Monday’s (Dec. 26) game against Houston.
  • Javonte Green (Bulls): Green is doubtful for Monday’s (Dec. 26) game against Houston.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Jae’Sean Tate (Rockets): Tate remains without a timetable to return, according to Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston.
  • Eric Gordon (Rockets): Gordon is questionable for Monday’s (Dec. 26) game against Chicago.

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (285 assists/ 221 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (3,913 assists/ 2,527 TOs) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Rockets have averaged 15.8 turnovers per game (1,373 turnovers/87 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (52 assists/ 48 TOs) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have an eFG% of 43% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Bulls have averaged 15.2 turnovers per game (213 turnovers/14 games) this season — 10th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Bulls have averaged 8.5 turnovers per game (119 turnovers/14 games) in the second half this season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Bulls have 19.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 32.3 defensive rebounds per game (3,071 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Rockets have averaged 32.7 defensive rebounds per game (5,465 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Rockets have averaged 4.7 blocks per game (61 blocks/13 games) this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Rockets have averaged 31.5 defensive rebounds per game (410 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (80 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (415 blocks/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Bulls have 114 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (719 blocks/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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