On Thursday, the Chicago Bulls visit the Houston Rockets in NBA betting action. The Bulls (37-37) are in fourth place in the Central Division and just won in Indiana, 98-96, on Tuesday night. Houston (37-38) is in third place in the Southwest Division and just beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 106-100, on Tuesday.
Chicago at Houston NBA Lines Prediction
When: Thursday, March 31, 7 PM ET
Where: Toyota Center, Houston
TV: TNT
Stream: NBA.comRadio: Chicago / HoustonNBA Odds: Rockets favored by TBA
Why Should You Bet on the Bulls?
The Bulls have been wildly inconsistent lately, and as a result, they are in danger of missing the playoffs. Their big win over Indiana on Tuesday got them within two games of the Pacers for the last spot in the East. Against Houston, they face a team that is anything but reliable on defense but who can put points up in bunches. The Bulls are capable of scoring against the Rockets’ defense, and if they can slow the pace down at all, they have a good chance of pulling off the win.
Why Should You Put Your Money on Houston?
Houston has placed some terrific games in March, knocking off both Toronto and Boston on the road to end a pair of long home winning streaks. However, they have also played some dreadful games. Their win over the Cavaliers was back in the terrific column, as Houston erased a 20-point third quarter deficit to steal a win in Cleveland, backed by James Harden’s 27 points (including 18 in the fourth period) and Trevor Ariza’s game- sealing three with 17 seconds to go. The Cavs were resting LeBron, but Houston still pushed the momentum in their direction with a big win.
Expert Betting Pick and Final Score Prediction
I like Houston to come home and keep that momentum going. I’m predicting that the Rockets will prevail, 110-102.
