Rockets vs Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 17

  • The Rockets are -4.5 favorites vs. the Bulls
  • Total (Over/Under): 233.5 points
  • Watch the game on SCHN | CHSN

The Houston Rockets visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Chicago, IL.

The Rockets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Rockets vs Bulls Over/Under is 233.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 8-5 against the spread, while the Bulls are 6-7 against the spread.


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Rockets vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets-4.5 -110O 233.5 -105-190
Chicago Bulls +4.5 -110U 233.5 -115+155

Bulls vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Sunday‘s game with 74.2% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Rockets and Bulls.

Bulls vs Rockets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 55.2% confidence.


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  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 39 games (+15.25 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 51 of their last 84 games (+14.03 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 36 games (+12.50 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the Spread in 25 of their last 37 games (+11.80 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 4Q Spread in 28 of their last 43 away games (+10.55 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2Q Spread in 43 of their last 62 games (+22.35 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Over in 40 of their last 60 games (+16.55 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 60 games (+10.72 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Over in 36 of their last 60 games (+10.70 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 59 games (+10.00 Units / 15% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 8-5 (+2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI).

  • 9-4 against the Moneyline (+2.85 Units / 10.54% ROI)
  • 5-7 against the Over for game total points (-2.7 Units / -18.88% ROI)
  • 7-5 against the Under for game total points (+1.5 Units / 10.49% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 6-7 (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI).

  • 5-8 against the Moneyline (+1.05 Units / 7.05% ROI)
  • 8-5 against the Over for game total points (+2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI)
  • 5-8 against the Under for game total points (-3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 81 games (-26.70 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 35 of their last 85 games (-22.53 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 62 games (-19.60 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 25 games at home (-19.15 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 81 games (-18.70 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 42 away games (-21.25 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 42 away games (-18.15 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 84 games (-14.87 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 75 games (-13.05 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 40 of their last 86 games (-13.00 Units / -13% ROI)

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

The Rockets are 7-54 (.115) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .329

The Rockets are 4-51 (.073) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .238

The Rockets were 16-7 (.696) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .532

The Rockets are 2-21 (.087) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .352

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

The Bulls were 3-24 (.111) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .207

The Bulls are 15-24 (.385) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .434

The Bulls are 3-11 (.214) when turning the ball over 20 or more times since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .403

The Bulls are 11-8 (.579) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .464

Injury Report: Bulls vs. RocketsSunday‘s Game, Nov. 17

  • Chicago Bulls – No Injuries Reported
  • Houston Rockets – No Injuries Reported

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 1.07 points per shot (174 points/163 shots) in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.33

The Rockets have averaged 22.2 offensive rebounds per game (289 rebounds/13 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 17.3

The Rockets have averaged 22.1 assists per game (287 assists/13 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.8

The Rockets have averaged 19.5 offensive rebounds per game (3,450 rebounds/177 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 12.2 turnovers per game (1,004 turnovers/82 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Bulls averaged 5.7 turnovers per game (466 turnovers/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls have made 15.6 three-pointers per game this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.3

The Bulls have averaged 5.5 second chance points per game (975 points/177 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets averaged 36.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,974 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Rockets have averaged 36.9 defensive rebounds per game (480 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Rockets have allowed an eFG% of 46% in the second half this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 54%

The Rockets have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (3,454 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 34.7 defensive rebounds per game (2,849 rebounds/82 games) last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls have allowed 122.2 points per game (1,589 points/13 games) this season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 113.1

The Bulls averaged 7.8 steals per game (638 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls have averaged 38.2 defensive rebounds per game (496 rebounds/13 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3


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Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.

Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.