Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls 12-26-22

Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls 12/26/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls 12/26/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

 

The Houston Rockets will go against the Chicago Bulls in NBA action in United Center, Chicago, on Monday, December 26, 2022, at 8:00 PM ET.

 

The Houston Rockets average 109.4 points per game, ranking them 28th in the NBA. Houston ranks 30th in the nation for field goal shooting (44.3%), and 28th for 3-point shooting (33.0%).

 

Jalen Green leads the club in scoring with 21.3 points per contest while shooting 40.9% overall and 30.7% from outside the arc.

 

Kevin Porter Jr., who averages 18.7 points per game and shoots a little better 42.3% overall and 31.5% from outside the arc, is the second-leading scorer.

 

Houston has four further players that score between 10.7 and 14.6 points per game on average. Porter leads the league in dish assists with an average of 5.5 per game. Houston has a game average of 21.5 assists and 16.5 turnovers. 

 

Houston is surrendering 115.3 points per game on average, ranking 21st in the NBA. Against the Houston defense, opponents shoot 36.5% from outside the arc and 47.4% overall.

 

Houston averages 46.8 rebounds per game, with 33.2 of them coming from the defensive boards and 13.7 from the offensive ones. The Rockets give up 41.7 rebounds per game on average.

 

Alperen Sengun, who averages 8.7 rebounds per game, is Houston’s top rebounder. Jabari Smith Jr. leads the league in blocked shots with an average of 1.0 swats per game, while Porter averages 1.5 steals per game. 

 

  • The Houston Rockets are 0-5 SU in their last 5 matches.
  • The Rockets are 8-3 SU in their last 11 matches against Chicago.
  • Houston is 3-15 SU in their last 18 matches on the road.

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Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls Predictions 12/26/2022 Picks

 

While other players returned to the roster and Chicago is still competing without its starting point guard Lonzo Ball, three regular players—Javonte Green, Derrick Jones Jr., and Alex Caruso—are doubtful for Monday’s game.

 

Injury hampered Chicago’s offensive production, and the Bulls’ average of 113.3 points per game ranks 16th in the NBA.

 

Chicago is sixth in the nation with an overall shooting percentage of 48.3% and a behind-the-line percentage of 36.8%.

 

DeMar DeRozan is the top scorer for Chicago, averaging 25.8 points per game while shooting 50.5% from the field and 29.8% from the charity stripe.

 

Zach LaVine, the team’s second-leading scorer, averages 22.1 points per game while shooting 37.0% from outside the arc and 45.2% overall.

 

Prior to the deadline, LaVine’s name was mentioned in a number of possible deals. DeRozan leads the league with an average of 4.9 assists per game. 

 

An average of 114.5 points are given up every game by Chicago. The opponent’s field goal percentage is 47.9% overall and 38.0% from beyond the arc.

 

Chicago averages 42.3 rebounds per game, with 33.5 of them coming from the defensive boards and 8.7 coming from the offensive glass, while conceding 43.4 per game on average.

 

Nikola Vucevic, who averages 10.4 boards per game, is the top rebounder. Patrick Williams leads in blocked shots with an average of 1.0 swats per game, while Caruso leads in steals with an average of 1.6 per game. 

 

  • The total went OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 6 matches against Houston.
  • The total went UNDER in 8 of Chicago’s last 10 matches at home.
  • The Chicago Bulls are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 matches at home against Houston.

Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls. The NBA pick for this game is the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls are back at the United Center to take on a Houston squad that recently performed badly after winning each of their past three games, all of which were on the road.

 

Each of Houston’s previous five games ended in a loss  In six of the last nine meetings between Chicago and Houston, Chicago won against the spread.

 

The Rockets dropped 15 of their past 18 road straight up games and are 0-5 straightu-p and 2-3 ATS in their last five games.

 

Houston ranks 28th in scoring with only 109.4 points per game on average, shooting 33.0% from the three-point range and 44.3% overall. After falling as low as 24th in points allowed per game, Chicago climbed to 18th with 114.5.

 

DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine are two skilled shooters on the Bulls offense, despite their ailments. Prediction: The Chicago Bulls will win 117-113.

 

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Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls 12/26/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

NBA Starting Time: 8:00 PM (EDT)

 

Location: United Center, Chicago

 

Date: Monday, December 26, 2022

 

TV:  NBCH

 

NBA Odds: Houston +8

 

NBA Totals: 227

 

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