Rockets vs. Bulls Predictions and Odds - Dec 20, 2021

NBA action continues on Monday at 8:00PM EST as the Houston Rockets square off with the Chicago Bulls at United Center.

Dimers' top betting picks for Rockets vs. Bulls, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

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Who will win Rockets vs. Bulls?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Rockets-Bulls NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Bulls a 71% chance of winning against the Rockets.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Bulls are -7.5 favorites versus the Rockets, with -110 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the underdog Rockets (+7.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds on offer at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Bulls at -300, which means you can risk $300 to win $100, for a total payout of $400, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook also has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +245, where you can bet $100 to profit $245, earning a total payout of $345, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 223.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at -108, as well as the best odds for the Under at -112.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rockets (+7.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 223.5 points is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Rockets vs. Bulls

• Spread: Rockets +7.5 at -110 with BetMGM (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Rockets Win at +245 with FanDuel Sportsbook
• Over/Under: Under 223.5 at -112 with FanDuel Sportsbook (51% probability)

While the Bulls are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Rockets moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Rockets vs. Bulls Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Houston vs. Chicago at United Center on Monday has the Bulls winning 114-108.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Monday's Rockets-Bulls matchup, including pre-game predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Rockets vs. Bulls Player Props

Looking for Houston vs. Chicago prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at United Center.

Christian Wood is expected to lead the way for the Rockets with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists, while DeMar DeRozan is projected to finish with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Bulls.

Rockets Projected Box Score

• Christian Wood: 19 PTS, 12 REB, 2 AST
• Eric Gordon: 13 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST
• Jae'Sean Tate: 13 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST
• Kenyon Martin: 13 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST
• Garrison Mathews: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 0 AST

Bulls Projected Box Score

• DeMar DeRozan: 25 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
• Nikola Vucevic: 22 PTS, 12 REB, 4 AST
• Lonzo Ball: 15 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST
• Coby White: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
• Alex Caruso: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights before Rockets vs. Bulls on Monday December 20, 2021.

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Rockets vs. Bulls 2021 Game Info

When do the Bulls play the Rockets?

• Date: Monday December 20, 2021
• Time: 8:00PM EST / 5:00PM PST
• Venue: United Center

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