Houston at Chicago

Chicago could be distracted tonight during the holiday season as it is playing its first home game since Dec. 16 and the Bulls also are in a letdown spot after winning three straight on the road. Also, the Bulls could be without Alex Caruso, Javonte Green and Derrick Jones Jr., who all were out against New York when the Bulls won on a buzzer-beater Friday night. Houston is trying to climb out of another tailspin after earlier impressive victories over Philadelphia and Milwaukee. Chicago has covered the number just two of its past eight home games, including a two-game sweep by the Knicks. Chicago had lost four straight prior to winning its last three. Take the points with the Rockets as a Max Play.