The Chicago Bulls (34-35) visit the Houston Rockets (33-35) Thursday. Tip-off from Toyota Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Bulls vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Bulls lead 1-0
Chicago has won back-to-back games after beating the Portland Trail Blazers 110-107 Monday while failing to cover as an 8.5-point home favorite. F DeMar DeRozan'scored a team-high 28 points, and all 3 Chicago players who scored in double digits had at least 22. The Bulls shot 44.1% from the filed in the win.
The Rockets have won 6 games in a row after dominating the Washington Wizards 137-114 Tuesday to cover as 10.5-point road favorites. G Jalen Green'tied a career high with 42 points and added 10 rebounds. F Amen Thompson'(25, 10) and F'Jabari Smith Jr.'(18, 14) also had double-doubles, and Houston shot 51.6% from the field in the win.