Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/23

The Houston Rockets will play against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. The game is set for Monday, March 23, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The Rockets have a record of 43-27, while the Bulls stand at 28-42.

Houston’s head coach is Ime Udoka, and they are part of the Western Conference. The Rockets are on a two-game winning streak. On the other side, the Bulls, coached by Billy Donovan, are in the Eastern Conference and have lost their last two games.

Rockets vs Bulls Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Houston Rockets vs. Chicago Bulls
  • Venue: United Center
  • Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Rockets -8.0 (-113), Bulls +8.0 (-108), Over/Under 228.5

Houston Rockets Team Preview

The Houston Rockets have shown a strong performance in recent games. They secured a tight win over the Miami Heat with a score of 123-122. In that game, Reed Sheppard and Amen Thompson were key contributors, combining for 47 points and 18 assists.

In their season, the Rockets have averaged 114.0 points per game. They rank 10th in field goal percentage at 47.6%. However, their three-point shooting has been less frequent, with only 11.2 made per game, which ranks 27th.

Key players like Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengün have been impactful. Durant averages 25.7 points per game, while Sengün adds 20.2 points and 8.9 rebounds. The team will miss Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet, who are out due to injuries.

Chicago Bulls Team Preview

The Chicago Bulls recently played three home games with mixed results. They lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-110 and the Toronto Raptors 139-109. However, they secured a big win against the Memphis Grizzlies with a score of 132-107.

This season, the Bulls average 115.8 points per game, ranking 13th in the league. They are 4th in possessions per game with 101.6. Their three-point shooting is strong, making 14.6 per game, which is 6th in the league.

Josh Giddey leads the team with 17.6 points and 9.0 assists per game. Matas Buzelis adds 16.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Several players, including Guerschon Yabusele and Anfernee Simons, are dealing with injuries, affecting the team’s depth.

BTB Betting Pick

The Rockets are favored by 8 points against the Bulls. The Rockets have a strong defense, allowing only 109.9 points per game, while the Bulls allow 120.2 points. With the Rockets’ solid defense and the Bulls’ struggles on defense, the pick is the Rockets to cover the -8 spread. The projected score is Rockets 118, Bulls 110.

The total for the game is set at 228.5 points. The Rockets’ defense ranks high, allowing fewer points, while the Bulls score 115.8 points per game. Despite the Bulls’ high scoring, the Rockets’ defense should keep the game under control. The pick is to go with the Under 228.5. The projected total score is 228 points.