Bulls vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 23

Bulls vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: United Center -- Chicago, Illinois
• Coverage: SCHN and CHSN

The Chicago Bulls (28-42) are 9-point underdogs against the Houston Rockets (43-27) at United Center on Monday, March 23, 2026. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on SCHN and CHSN. The point total in the matchup is 229.5.

Bulls vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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Bulls vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Rockets win (70.2%)

Bulls vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Rockets are 29-41-0 against the spread this season.
• In the Bulls' 70 games this season, they have 32 wins against the spread.
• Rockets games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 30 times this season.
• Bulls games this season have eclipsed the over/under 33 times in 70 opportunities (47.1%).
• When playing at home, Houston has a worse record against the spread (12-23-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (17-18-0).
• The Rockets have exceeded the total in 12 of 35 home games (34.3%). They've fared better on the road, topping the total in 18 of 35 matchups (51.4%).
• This season, Chicago is 18-18-1 at home against the spread (.486 winning percentage). On the road, it is 14-19-0 ATS (.424).
• Bulls games have gone above the over/under less frequently at home (14 times out of 37) than on the road (19 of 33) this season.

Rockets Leaders

• Kevin Durant is averaging 25.7 points, 4.4 assists and 5.4 rebounds.
• Alperen Sengun is averaging 20.2 points, 8.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.2 steals and 1 block.
• Amen Thompson is averaging 18 points, 5.3 assists and 7.9 boards.
• Jabari Smith Jr. is averaging 15.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
• Reed Sheppard is averaging 13.5 points, 2.8 boards and 3.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.5 steals (ninth in league) and 0.7 blocked shots.

Bulls Leaders

• Matas Buzelis averages 16.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2 assists. He is also draining 46.6% of his shots from the floor and 35.9% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 triples per contest.
• Per game, Josh Giddey gets the Bulls 17.6 points, 8.3 rebounds and 9 assists. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• The Bulls receive 12.9 points per game from Tre Jones, plus 2.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists.
• Collin Sexton averages 14.5 points, 2 boards and 3.4 assists. He is draining 48.7% of his shots from the field and 38.5% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 treys per game.
• Anfernee Simons averages 14.3 points, 2.5 boards and 2.4 assists. He is making 44% of his shots from the field and 38.5% from 3-point range, with 2.7 triples per game.

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