The Bulls will play the Rockets on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Learn more about NBA Betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets. Plus, a great discussion about exotic bets like NBA parlays and props.
| Bonus | |
|---|---|
 #1 BetMGMREVIEW | New Customers - Up to $1500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days One new customer offer/Add'l Terms Bet Now 21+ Playable in Ohio only Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-589-9966 |
Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Chicago Bulls and the Houston Rockets will tip-off on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Bulls come to this game with a 88.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Houston Rockets, is currently 95.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls currently have a 7-11 away team record. They now rank 9th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets come to the floor sporting a 11-2 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 7th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Chicago Bulls currently rank 11th (117.3) for average points scored per game. The Houston Rockets stand 9th, averaging 117.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 120.8 points against the Chicago Bulls, ranking them 5th in the league. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets currently rank 26th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 110.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Chicago Bulls currently have a 3-7 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Houston Rockets, come to the game with a 2-4 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Chicago Bulls have a 18-20 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 22-14 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! The Bulls be takin' on the Rockets in Houston... The arena be buzzin' with excitement for this clash of titans... The Bulls be standin' at 18-20 overall, while the Rockets be at 22-14... Chicago be holdin' a 3-7 record in their division, Houston be 2-4... The Bulls be scorin' 117.3 points per game, the Rockets 117.9... Be sure to review each team's performance stats before ye bet... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads... Totals, and moneylines for this game of high stakes... We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below... So grab yer grog, me hearties, and let the games begin!
Best Bulls at Rockets Odds
| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Houston Rockets |
|---|---|
| Over | Under |
|---|---|
| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite Houston Rockets |
|---|---|
Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -12.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Bulls are +12.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 224.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 224.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -600 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Bulls are the +425 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
|
Game |
 BetMGMBet |
|---|---|
Bulls
Rockets
1/13/26 8:10pm EST | +12.5 -110-12.5 -110 |
Underdog Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +12.5 Chicago Bulls underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -12.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Chicago Bulls at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
|
|---|---|
Bulls
Rockets
Game to Overtime
1/13/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1800No -10000Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 105.5 o -110105.5 u -118Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 118.5 o -120118.5 u -105Bet |
Aaron Holiday
Points Scored
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1204.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -105Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points Scored
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -118Bet |
Ayo Dosunmu
Points Scored
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Isaac Okoro
Points Scored
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11814.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Smith
Points Scored
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
Josh Okogie
Points Scored
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1185.5 u -110Bet |
Kevin Durant
Points Scored
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11526.5 u -115Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Kevin Huerter
Points Scored
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Matas Buzelis
Points Scored
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o +10017.5 u -130Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o +10015.5 u -135Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Steven Adams
Points Scored
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -115Bet |
Tre Jones
Points Scored
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 37.5 o -11037.5 u -118Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 32.5 o -13532.5 u +100Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Ayo Dosunmu
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11523.5 u -115Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at HOU 1/13/26 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -130Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 31 | 19 | 0.620 | +8.0 | 17-6 | 14-13 | 6-5 | 17-15 | 115.2 | 110.1 | +5.1 | L2 | 6-4 |
| Chicago Bulls | 24 | 28 | 0.462 | +16.0 | 15-11 | 9-17 | 3-9 | 16-20 | 117.0 | 120.2 | -3.2 | L3 | 4-6 |
Chicago Bulls & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Chicago Bulls Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
|---|---|
| Bulls | +100000 Bet |
|
Team | BetMGM |
|---|---|
| Rockets | +1800 Bet |
Chicago Bulls & Houston Rockets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
Time needed: 4 minutes.
How to Bet on the Chicago Bulls vs Houston Rockets NBA Game
-
Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
-
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
-
Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Chicago Bulls vs Houston Rockets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Bulls vs Houston Rockets Game.
-
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.