The Houston Rockets (9-23) battle the Chicago Bulls (14-18) at the United Center Monday. Tip from the Windy City is set for 8 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockets vs. Bulls odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Rockets lost to the Dallas Mavericks Friday 112-106, but covered as 7-point home underdogs. That against-the-spread (ATS) cover pushed their season-long ATS record to 16-15-1. Houston is 4-5-1 ATS in its last 10 games. It’s been a rough season for Houston, ranking last in field goal percentage (44.3%).
The Bulls beat the New York Knicks 118-117 at Madison Square Garden Friday, covering as 5.5-point underdogs. That pushed their ATS record to 15-16-1 this season. Chicago, after failing to cover 3 in a row, has won and covered their last 3 as road underdogs in all 3.
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