Bulls vs. Rockets Odds & Betting Predictions - March 16, 2025

Bulls catching +9 feels too generous. Chicago’s offense is rolling—averaging 118.6 PPG over their last five, shooting 47% from the field. They dominate the glass, pulling down 50.4 RPG in that span. Houston’s defense? Soft lately, giving up 116.8 PPG over their last five. Bulls also 4-1 ATS in their last five games. Houston is on a back-to-back, and their offense tends to slow down in these spots—just 99.6 PPG allowed in their last five. Chicago, meanwhile, plays well as an underdog, covering 50% of the time as a road dog. Bulls' bench scoring (36 PPG) should help keep this close, while Houston’s legs could get heavy late after a tough win vs. Dallas. Last matchup was a blowout, but Chicago is in better form now. Coby White (43.9 FG%) and Vucevic (9+ RPG) are stabilizing forces, and Houston struggles vs. strong rebounding teams. Bulls also shoot a better FT% (80.7% vs. 74.1%), which could help them close the gap late. Too many points here—Bulls keep it tight.