PREVIEW: The Houston Rockets (22-14) will host the Chicago Bulls (18-20) on January 13, 2026 at Toyota Center , with Houston favored by 12.5 points. The Rockets have cooled off recently, dropping four of their last five games , while the Bulls snapped a three-game losing streak with a 125-107 victory over the Mavericks on Saturday. Houston excels at offensive rebounding (33.5%, ranked 1st) and employs a high-frequency midrange attack, but struggles with turnovers (ranked 29th) and defensive rebounding (ranked 30th). Chicago operates at a quick tempo (ranked 3rd) with strong defensive rebounding (ranked 4th) and good passing efficiency, though they rank 26th in free throw rate and 27th in offensive rebounding. Houston boasts an impressive 11-2 home record this season , yet the Rockets limp into this matchup in poor form after losing three straight contests. Kevin Durant leads Houston with 26.1 points per game, while Alperen Sengun contributes 21.7 points and 9.0 rebounds. The Bulls will be without Josh Giddey, Zach Collins, and Coby White , while the Rockets are missing Fred VanVleet, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Tari Eason. The over/under sits at 224.5 points , setting up a pivotal divisional clash where depth and momentum will likely prove decisive.