
Rockets vs. Bulls Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 13
The Houston Rockets (22-14) welcome in the Chicago Bulls (18-20) after winning six home games in a row. Tuesday's game between the Rockets and the Bulls sees the Rockets as a double-digit favorite by 13 points. A 224.5-point over/under has been set for the game.
Here's everything you need to know about the Rockets-Bulls game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Rockets vs. Bulls Game Information, TV Channel & Odds
- When: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
- TV: SCHN and CHSN
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | -13 | -110 | -110 | 224.5 | -106 | -114 | -592 | +440 |
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Rockets vs. Bulls Prediction
ATS Pick: Bulls (+ 13)
O/U Pick: Over (224.5)
Score Prediction: Rockets 123 - Bulls 110
Rockets vs. Bulls Betting Insights
- Rockets games have finished over 224.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, 20 times (out of 36) this season.
- A total of 27 Bulls games this season (out of 38) have had more than 224.5 total points scored.
- These teams average a combined 235.2 points per game, 10.7 more points than the total of 224.5 set for this matchup.
- Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 231.6 points per game, 7.1 more than the over/under for this matchup.
- Houston has won 21, or 61.8%, of the 34 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
- Chicago has been chosen as underdogs in 20 games this year and has walked away with the win 11 times (55%) in those games.
- After the last two head-to-head meetings, Houston has a 2-0 record against Chicago.
- Both the Rockets and the Bulls have 1-1 records against the spread in those contests.
- Versus the point spread, the Rockets have failed to cover for five straight games, and they were the favorites in all of those contests.
Rockets Recent Trends
- The Rockets are 3-7 against the spread and 5-5 overall over their past 10 contests.
- Houston has averaged a total of 223.9 combined points in its last 10 games, 0.6 less than this game's total of 224.5.
- In the Rockets' 36 games this year, they have 18 wins against the spread.
- Houston is 4-2 ATS when favored by 13 points or more this season.
- Rockets games this year have hit the over 47.4% of the time (18 out of 38 games with a set point total).
- The 117.9 points per game the Rockets put up are only 2.9 fewer points than the Bulls allow (120.8).
- Houston has a 10-5 record against the spread and a 10-5 record overall when putting up more than 120.8 points.
- The Rockets make 48.1% of their shots from the field this season, which is 0.8 percentage points higher than the Bulls have allowed to their opponents (47.3%).
- The Rockets have done a better job covering the spread in road games (12-11-0) than they have at home (6-7-0).
- Houston has exceeded the over/under in a lower percentage of home games (46.2%) than road games (52.2%).
- At home, the Rockets have won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 11-2 (.846). In road games, they are 10-11 (.476) as a moneyline favorite.
Rockets Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 117.9 | 10 |
| Points Allowed | 110.8 | 3 |
| Rebounds | 49.1 | 1 |
| Assists | 25.1 | 22 |
| Steals | 8.6 | 11 |
| Blocks | 5.6 | 5 |
Rockets Leaders
- Kevin Durant puts up 26.1 points, 5.3 boards and 4.5 assists per contest, shooting 52.1% from the field and 40.5% from beyond the arc with 2.2 made treys per game.
- Amen Thompson posts 18.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists per contest, shooting 51.8% from the field.
- Alperen Sengun averages 21.7 points, 9.0 boards and 6.4 assists per contest, shooting 50.7% from the floor.
- Jabari Smith Jr. averages 15.0 points, 1.9 assists and 6.9 boards.
- Reed Sheppard averages 13.1 points, 3.3 assists and 2.7 boards.
Rockets Player Props
| Points O/U | Points Over Odds | PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 26.5 | -106 | 26.1 |
| Alperen Sengun | 22.5 | +100 | 21.7 |
| Amen Thompson | 19.5 | -114 | 18.7 |
| Jabari Smith | 15.5 | +102 | 15.0 |
| Reed Sheppard | 12.5 | -114 | 13.1 |
Bulls Recent Trends
- The Bulls have a 5-5 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall in their past 10 contests.
- Chicago and its opponents have combined to score an average of 239.5 combined points over its last 10 games, 15.0 more than the 224.5 over/under in this matchup.
- In the Bulls' 38 games this year, they have 18 wins against the spread.
- This year, Chicago won ATS in its only game as an underdog of 13 points or more.
- Bulls games this year have gone over the point total 17 times in 38 opportunities (44.7%).
- The Bulls put up 6.5 more points per game (117.3) than the Rockets give up to opponents (110.8).
- When it scores more than 110.8 points, Chicago is 16-7-1 against the spread and 16-8 overall.
- The Bulls' 47.3% shooting percentage from the field this season is 1.0 percentage point higher than the Rockets have allowed to their opponents (46.3%).
- The Bulls have performed better against the spread at home (10-9-1) than on the road (8-10-0) this year.
- Looking at the over/under, Chicago's games have gone over less frequently at home (seven of 20, 35%) than away (10 of 18, 55.6%).
- The Bulls, when moneyline favorites, have won a higher percentage of games at home (5-6) than away (2-5) this season.
Bulls Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 117.3 | 12 |
| Points Allowed | 120.8 | 26 |
| Rebounds | 45.8 | 6 |
| Assists | 29.4 | 3 |
| Steals | 7.4 | 26 |
| Blocks | 4.9 | 13 |
Bulls Leaders
- Nikola Vucevic is averaging 16.5 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. He's also sinking 50.2% of his shots from the field and 38.6% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 triples per contest.
- On a per-game basis, Matas Buzelis gives the Bulls 14.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists. He also averages 0.7 steals and 1.4 blocked shots (10th in NBA).
- The Bulls are receiving 11.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game from Tre Jones this year.
- Ayo Dosunmu is putting up 14.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest. He is sinking 51.5% of his shots from the floor and 45.0% from beyond the arc (sixth in NBA), with 1.8 triples per game.
- The Bulls are getting 11.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game from Kevin Huerter this year.
Bulls Player Props
| Points O/U | Points Over Odds | PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matas Buzelis | 16.5 | -130 | 14.9 |
| Nikola Vucevic | 16.5 | -125 | 16.5 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 15.5 | +104 | 14.5 |
| Kevin Huerter | 11.5 | -130 | 11.8 |
| Tre Jones | 11.5 | +100 | 11.9 |
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