Chicago Bulls vs Houston Rockets Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Tuesday January 13 2026
Bulls vs Rockets picks are on the board as Chicago heads to Houston in a spot where rest, recent form, and betting trends all matter. This matchup stands out for bettors digging into sharp NBA picks, especially with Houston struggling to cover big numbers and Chicago coming in refreshed.
TLDR - Picks and Prediction
- Spread Pick: Bulls +12.5
- Total Pick: Under 224
- Projected Final Score: Rockets 112, Bulls 104
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Stats to Know and Betting Trends for Bulls vs Rockets
- Houston has won the last three meetings against Chicago.
- The under is 17-8 in Chicago’s last 25 games.
- Houston is 1-4 straight up and 0-5 against the spread in its last five games.
- Eight of the Rockets’ last nine games have stayed under the total.
- Over the last ten games, Houston ranks No. 26 in effective field goal percentage.
- The Rockets are playing at the slowest pace in the league over that stretch.
Odds and Line Movement
Current Odds
| Team | Spread |
|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | +12.5 (-108) |
| Houston Rockets | -12.5 (-112) |
Line Movement - Spread
| Date | Time | Chicago | Houston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12 | 05:14:06 PM | +12.5 -105 | -12.5 -115 |
| 01/12 | 06:01:18 PM | +12.5 -110 | -12.5 -110 |
| 01/12 | 10:38:10 PM | +12.5 -108 | -12.5 -112 |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Time | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12 | 05:14:06 PM | 225 -106 | 225 -114 |
| 01/12 | 08:11:06 PM | 224 -106 | 224 -114 |
| 01/12 | 08:11:16 PM | 224 -110 | 224 -110 |
| 01/13 | 02:14:53 AM | 224 -106 | 224 -114 |
Bulls vs Rockets Game Preview and Analysis
This is the first meeting of the season between Chicago and Houston, and both teams come in trending in opposite directions. Chicago has played just one game in the last five days, giving the Bulls a clear rest edge. That showed up Saturday in a convincing 125-107 home win over Dallas as Chicago continues to get healthier.
Houston, meanwhile, appears to have hit a mid-season wall. The Rockets are coming off a 111-98 loss in Sacramento as a 14.5-point favorite, and they have failed to cover the spread in five straight games. Offensively, Houston has struggled to shoot efficiently while also slowing the game down, a tough combination when laying big numbers.
From a matchup standpoint, Chicago’s ability to stay competitive is helped by Houston’s recent pace and shooting issues. The Bulls do not need to win outright to cash here, and the current number leaves plenty of room if the Rockets continue to grind through half-court possessions.
Key Injuries and Notes (CHI / HOU)
- HOU: Dorian Finney-Smith is out.
- HOU: Tari Eason is out.
- CHI: Coby White is out.
- CHI: Zach Collins is out.
- CHI: Josh Giddey is out.
Final Score Prediction
- Final Score: Rockets 112, Bulls 104
ATS and Total Picks
- Spread: Bulls +12.5
- Total: Under 224
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