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Houston Rockets at Chicago Bulls: preview and win probability

Houston Rockets visit Chicago Bulls. Rockets are 1-0 and have gone L-W-W-L-W in their last 5, while Bulls are 0-1 and have gone W-W-L-L-L in their last 5.

The model leans toward Rockets: about 64% to win, with a projected score of Houston Rockets 116, Chicago Bulls 112. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 4 times in our recent records. Rockets lead 3-1, and the average margin has been 9.2 points in favor of Rockets.

On the injury report, Nicolas Claxton (CHI) is listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Bulls.
  • Watch the rotation: 1 player is listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Mar 23: HOU 124, CHI 132
  • Jan 13: CHI 113, HOU 119
  • Mar 15: CHI 114, HOU 117
  • Nov 17: HOU 143, CHI 107

Injury report

Houston Rockets
  • Steven Adams Questionable · back Oct 23
  • Reed Sheppard Questionable · back Oct 23
Chicago Bulls
  • Nicolas Claxton Out · back Nov 4
  • Jordan Hawkins Probable · back Oct 23
  • Dailyn Swain Probable · back Oct 23
  • Tobe Awaka Probable · back Oct 23
  • Zach Collins Probable · back Oct 23

Win probability

64%
36%
RocketsBulls

Projected score: Rockets 116, Bulls 112

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

HOUCHI
Record1-00-1
Last 5LWWLWWWLLL
Points per game12892
Allowed per game110135
Days of rest––
Rating15721370

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