Jalen Smith brings up game 350 as Chicago Bulls meet Houston Rockets
Chicago Bulls meet Houston Rockets at United Center, Monday 10:00am (NBA). Houston Rockets have won 29 of the 48 meetings with Chicago Bulls since 2001.
The big picture
Chicago Bulls come in 27th on the ladder; Houston Rockets are 8th. Houston Rockets are the side higher up the table.
Chicago Bulls are 1–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.6 points for and 129.6 against.
Houston Rockets are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 117.9 points for and 107.6 against.
Form
Chicago Bulls have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to New York Knicks 105–135.
Houston Rockets have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Timberwolves 107–117.
Chicago Bulls have lost their last six.
Head to head
These sides have met 48 times on our records since 2001: Chicago Bulls 19, Houston Rockets 29.
Last time out (2025-26), Chicago Bulls won 132–124 at United Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Houston Rockets by 36 points in 2024-25 (143–107).
Players to watch
For Chicago Bulls, watch Caleb Wilson (19.5 points a game, 52 rebounds in 2026-27) and Norman Powell (19.3 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Houston Rockets, watch Alperen Sengun (22.4 points a game, 64 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kevin Durant (20.8 points a game, 47 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Jalen Smith is set to play game 350.
At United Center
Chicago Bulls have won 3 of their last 17 at United Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Houston Rockets go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
