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Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets Predictions

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Rockets -8.5 @ -120

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We’re bullish about the Rockets on the spread at -8.5. The favorites should be able to win by a comfortable margin against the Nuggets and you can get -120.

Get our Nuggets vs Rockets betting picks, including our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Dive into each section for the full analysis of each play.

Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets Preview

The Denver Nuggets battle the Houston Rockets in this NBA clash.

Denver Nuggets won their previous game 114-102. This was a victory at Arena CDMX against Indiana Pacers. Nikola Jokic tallied 19 points, while Cameron Johnson put up 18 and Jamal Murray 16.

Houston Rockets have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix Suns recently beat them 102-99. Kevin Durant scored 21 points and had 10 rebounds, with Amen Thompson recording 17 points and Fred VanVleet 16.

H2H: Nuggets Beat Rockets in Pair’s Last Matchup

The Nuggets won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 129-93 triumph when facing the Rockets at Ball Arena. The Nuggets have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	7	3	0.7	116	107	9	4-1	3-2	2-1	3-3	7-3	2L
Nuggets	5	3	0.625	115.3	113.1	2.2	2-2	3-1	0-2	3-3	5-3	2W

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Nuggets are averaging 114.5 points, 40.4 rebounds, 28.1 assists, 9.9 steals and 4.2 blocks while shooting 49.0% from the field and 81.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 112.8 points and 43.9 rebounds per contest.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 23.8 points, 10.2 rebounds and 9.9 assists, while Jamal Murray averages 3.3 (46.5%) 3-pointers made.

The Rockets have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 116.0 points, 44.0 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 8.9 steals and 6.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.9% from the field and 82.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 107.0 points and 40.1 rebounds.

Kevin Durant is averaging 20.8 points, with Jabari Smith making 2.8 (47.5%) 3-pointers per contest. Alperen Sengun has an average of 7.0 rebounds and 6.2 assists.

Best Bet

Rockets really stand out in this NBA matchup. Back the favorites at -8.5 on the spread with the confidence that they cover the line at -120.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The -8.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 6 of their last 10 games at home.

Our NBA handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Rockets -8.5 Probability

The best NBA sportsbooks make it a 54.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets 105 - 116 Rockets

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Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Houston Rockets are regarded as having a 76% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -323. At +260, Denver Nuggets are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 8.5, with the total points line at 216.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 216.5 at -110.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on this exciting league and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Moneyline

Nuggets

+260

Rockets

-323

Point Spread

Nuggets +8.5

-106

Rockets -8.5

-114

Total Points

Under 216.5

-110

Over 216.5

-110

Nikola Jokic is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -119 to score Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -109.

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 25.5

-119

Under 25.5

-109

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 20.5

-122

Under 20.5

-106

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 20.5

-110

Under 20.5

-118

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Over 20.5

-109

Under 20.5

-119

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 16.5

-102

Under 16.5

-127

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 15.5

-108

Under 15.5

-120

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 11.5

-125

Under 11.5

-103

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 9.5

-108

Under 9.5

-120

Marcus Smart (Rockets)

Over 7.5

-112

Under 7.5

-115

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 8.5

-137

Under 8.5

+106

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

-110

Under 6.5

-118

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 6.5

-141

Under 6.5

+108

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

+110

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+122

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-116

Under 3.5

-111

Marcus Smart (Rockets)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-145

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-106

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 1.5

+178

Under 1.5

-238

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 10.5

-135

Under 10.5

+104

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 9.5

+112

Under 9.5

-145

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 6.5

-130

Under 6.5

+101

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 6.5

-122

Under 6.5

-106

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Over 5.5

-111

Under 5.5

-116

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-130

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

-111

Under 4.5

-116

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-154

Marcus Smart (Rockets)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

The Rockets have six wins and four losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 114.80 points per contest and giving up 107.10.

The Nuggets have put together three straight wins on the road. They are 6-4 in their last 10 road games, averaging 110.20 points on offense and surrendering 110.20 on defense.

The Nuggets beat the Rockets 112-109 in their most recent meeting at Toyota Center. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at Toyota Center, the Nuggets have come away with six wins, while the Rockets have four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O216.5	U216.5
Houston Rockets Home Stats		6-4	221.90	114.80	107.10	7	3
Denver Nuggets Away Stats		6-4	220.40	110.20	110.20	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O216.5 = Games Over 216.5 Points
• U216.5 = Games Under 216.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets Stats

Houston Rockets Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 227.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 220.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 216.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 216.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.50 pts and allowed 112.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 110.20 pts and allowed 110.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 223.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 221.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 216.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 216.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.00 pts and allowed 107.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 114.80 pts and allowed 107.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.50 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.30 (80.99%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.4, Offensive 9.60, Defensive 30.80
• Assists: 28.10
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 9.90
• Turnovers : 13.80
• Personal Fouls: 20.60

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.40 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.20 (79.7%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.8, Offensive 11.40, Defensive 34.40
• Assists: 25.80
• Blocks: 4.00
• Steals: 6.40
• Turnovers : 12.50
• Personal Fouls: 19.50

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.50 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.70 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.90 (81.96%)
• Rebounds: Total 44, Offensive 12.90, Defensive 31.10
• Assists: 26.80
• Blocks: 6.10
• Steals: 8.90
• Turnovers : 14.60
• Personal Fouls: 19.40

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.20 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.50 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.90 (76.83%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.7, Offensive 13.40, Defensive 31.30
• Assists: 25.30
• Blocks: 6.60
• Steals: 9.30
• Turnovers : 13.90
• Personal Fouls: 19.00

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	9	2	0.818	111	107.9	3.1	4-1	5-1	2-0	9-2	8-2	1W
Celtics	8	2	0.8	115	104.3	10.7	5-0	3-2	2-0	8-1	8-2	3W
Knicks	5	4	0.556	109.9	104.2	5.7	3-2	2-2	1-3	5-4	5-4	3W
Raptors	5	4	0.556	118.2	112.8	5.4	2-1	3-3	0-0	4-1	5-4	1W
Nets	2	8	0.2	106.7	115.7	-9	1-3	1-5	0-2	2-7	2-8	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	6	3	0.667	111.7	103.9	7.8	2-2	4-1	0-0	6-2	6-3	2L
Cavaliers	5	5	0.5	117	114.1	2.9	4-2	1-3	1-0	4-3	5-5	1L
Pacers	3	7	0.3	110.3	114.2	-3.9	0-5	3-2	0-1	1-5	3-7	1L
Bulls	1	8	0.111	112.7	129.3	-16.6	0-3	1-5	1-0	1-8	1-8	7L
Bucks	1	9	0.1	108.4	121.6	-13.2	1-5	0-4	1-2	1-7	1-9	6L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	7	4	0.636	118.6	115.5	3.1	3-2	4-2	4-1	7-1	6-4	4W
Wizards	4	6	0.4	107.8	112.5	-4.7	2-2	2-4	2-3	4-5	4-6	3L
Heat	4	6	0.4	115.8	121.1	-5.3	1-3	3-3	1-1	2-2	4-6	1W
Hornets	3	7	0.3	96.3	110.2	-13.9	2-4	1-3	2-2	3-7	3-7	6L
Magic	2	7	0.222	107	116.2	-9.2	0-4	2-3	0-2	2-4	2-7	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	8	2	0.8	112.2	104.2	8	5-0	3-2	1-0	5-2	8-2	4W
Timberwolves	8	3	0.727	118.1	107	11.1	4-1	4-2	1-0	4-2	7-3	4W
Trail Blazers	6	3	0.667	119.3	113.8	5.5	1-2	5-1	2-0	6-3	6-3	2L
Nuggets	5	3	0.625	115.3	113.1	2.2	2-2	3-1	0-2	3-3	5-3	2W
Jazz	1	9	0.1	106.2	117.9	-11.7	1-4	0-5	0-2	1-9	1-9	8L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	9	2	0.818	121.9	114.5	7.4	5-1	4-1	4-1	6-2	8-2	5W
Warriors	7	3	0.7	118.6	113.6	5	5-1	2-2	3-2	5-3	7-3	7W
Suns	3	5	0.375	112.4	118.6	-6.2	3-2	0-3	1-1	2-5	3-5	2W
Clippers	2	7	0.222	112.4	116.4	-4	2-3	0-4	1-3	2-5	2-7	1W
Kings	1	9	0.1	109.1	122.4	-13.3	0-5	1-4	0-2	1-8	1-9	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	8	2	0.8	118.4	108.1	10.3	4-2	4-0	2-1	8-2	8-2	8W
Rockets	7	3	0.7	116	107	9	4-1	3-2	2-1	3-3	7-3	2L
Grizzlies	6	3	0.667	117.9	111.8	6.1	2-3	4-0	0-1	6-2	6-3	3L
Mavericks	6	4	0.6	113.9	109.1	4.8	4-2	2-2	1-3	3-4	6-4	2W
Pelicans	4	6	0.4	120.5	120.8	-0.3	3-3	1-3	1-0	3-5	4-6	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	9	2	0.818	111	107.9	3.1	4-1	5-1	2-0	9-2	8-2	1W
Celtics	8	2	0.8	115	104.3	10.7	5-0	3-2	2-0	8-1	8-2	3W
Pistons	6	3	0.667	111.7	103.9	7.8	2-2	4-1	0-0	6-2	6-3	2L
Hawks	7	4	0.636	118.6	115.5	3.1	3-2	4-2	4-1	7-1	6-4	4W
Knicks	5	4	0.556	109.9	104.2	5.7	3-2	2-2	1-3	5-4	5-4	3W
Raptors	5	4	0.556	118.2	112.8	5.4	2-1	3-3	0-0	4-1	5-4	1W
Cavaliers	5	5	0.5	117	114.1	2.9	4-2	1-3	1-0	4-3	5-5	1L
Heat	4	6	0.4	115.8	121.1	-5.3	1-3	3-3	1-1	2-2	4-6	1W
Wizards	4	6	0.4	107.8	112.5	-4.7	2-2	2-4	2-3	4-5	4-6	3L
Hornets	3	7	0.3	96.3	110.2	-13.9	2-4	1-3	2-2	3-7	3-7	6L
Pacers	3	7	0.3	110.3	114.2	-3.9	0-5	3-2	0-1	1-5	3-7	1L
Magic	2	7	0.222	107	116.2	-9.2	0-4	2-3	0-2	2-4	2-7	4L
Nets	2	8	0.2	106.7	115.7	-9	1-3	1-5	0-2	2-7	2-8	2L
Bulls	1	8	0.111	112.7	129.3	-16.6	0-3	1-5	1-0	1-8	1-8	7L
Bucks	1	9	0.1	108.4	121.6	-13.2	1-5	0-4	1-2	1-7	1-9	6L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	8	2	0.8	112.2	104.2	8	5-0	3-2	1-0	5-2	8-2	4W
Spurs	8	2	0.8	118.4	108.1	10.3	4-2	4-0	2-1	8-2	8-2	8W
Lakers	9	2	0.818	121.9	114.5	7.4	5-1	4-1	4-1	6-2	8-2	5W
Warriors	7	3	0.7	118.6	113.6	5	5-1	2-2	3-2	5-3	7-3	7W
Timberwolves	8	3	0.727	118.1	107	11.1	4-1	4-2	1-0	4-2	7-3	4W
Rockets	7	3	0.7	116	107	9	4-1	3-2	2-1	3-3	7-3	2L
Grizzlies	6	3	0.667	117.9	111.8	6.1	2-3	4-0	0-1	6-2	6-3	3L
Trail Blazers	6	3	0.667	119.3	113.8	5.5	1-2	5-1	2-0	6-3	6-3	2L
Nuggets	5	3	0.625	115.3	113.1	2.2	2-2	3-1	0-2	3-3	5-3	2W
Mavericks	6	4	0.6	113.9	109.1	4.8	4-2	2-2	1-3	3-4	6-4	2W
Pelicans	4	6	0.4	120.5	120.8	-0.3	3-3	1-3	1-0	3-5	4-6	2L
Suns	3	5	0.375	112.4	118.6	-6.2	3-2	0-3	1-1	2-5	3-5	2W
Clippers	2	7	0.222	112.4	116.4	-4	2-3	0-4	1-3	2-5	2-7	1W
Kings	1	9	0.1	109.1	122.4	-13.3	0-5	1-4	0-2	1-8	1-9	3L
Jazz	1	9	0.1	106.2	117.9	-11.7	1-4	0-5	0-2	1-9	1-9	8L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	9	2	0.818	121.9	114.5	7.4	5-1	4-1	4-1	6-2	8-2	5W
76ers	9	2	0.818	111	107.9	3.1	4-1	5-1	2-0	9-2	8-2	1W
Celtics	8	2	0.8	115	104.3	10.7	5-0	3-2	2-0	8-1	8-2	3W
Thunder	8	2	0.8	112.2	104.2	8	5-0	3-2	1-0	5-2	8-2	4W
Spurs	8	2	0.8	118.4	108.1	10.3	4-2	4-0	2-1	8-2	8-2	8W
Timberwolves	8	3	0.727	118.1	107	11.1	4-1	4-2	1-0	4-2	7-3	4W
Warriors	7	3	0.7	118.6	113.6	5	5-1	2-2	3-2	5-3	7-3	7W
Rockets	7	3	0.7	116	107	9	4-1	3-2	2-1	3-3	7-3	2L
Pistons	6	3	0.667	111.7	103.9	7.8	2-2	4-1	0-0	6-2	6-3	2L
Grizzlies	6	3	0.667	117.9	111.8	6.1	2-3	4-0	0-1	6-2	6-3	3L
Trail Blazers	6	3	0.667	119.3	113.8	5.5	1-2	5-1	2-0	6-3	6-3	2L
Hawks	7	4	0.636	118.6	115.5	3.1	3-2	4-2	4-1	7-1	6-4	4W
Nuggets	5	3	0.625	115.3	113.1	2.2	2-2	3-1	0-2	3-3	5-3	2W
Mavericks	6	4	0.6	113.9	109.1	4.8	4-2	2-2	1-3	3-4	6-4	2W
Knicks	5	4	0.556	109.9	104.2	5.7	3-2	2-2	1-3	5-4	5-4	3W
Raptors	5	4	0.556	118.2	112.8	5.4	2-1	3-3	0-0	4-1	5-4	1W
Cavaliers	5	5	0.5	117	114.1	2.9	4-2	1-3	1-0	4-3	5-5	1L
Heat	4	6	0.4	115.8	121.1	-5.3	1-3	3-3	1-1	2-2	4-6	1W
Pelicans	4	6	0.4	120.5	120.8	-0.3	3-3	1-3	1-0	3-5	4-6	2L
Wizards	4	6	0.4	107.8	112.5	-4.7	2-2	2-4	2-3	4-5	4-6	3L
Suns	3	5	0.375	112.4	118.6	-6.2	3-2	0-3	1-1	2-5	3-5	2W
Hornets	3	7	0.3	96.3	110.2	-13.9	2-4	1-3	2-2	3-7	3-7	6L
Pacers	3	7	0.3	110.3	114.2	-3.9	0-5	3-2	0-1	1-5	3-7	1L
Clippers	2	7	0.222	112.4	116.4	-4	2-3	0-4	1-3	2-5	2-7	1W
Magic	2	7	0.222	107	116.2	-9.2	0-4	2-3	0-2	2-4	2-7	4L
Nets	2	8	0.2	106.7	115.7	-9	1-3	1-5	0-2	2-7	2-8	2L
Bulls	1	8	0.111	112.7	129.3	-16.6	0-3	1-5	1-0	1-8	1-8	7L
Bucks	1	9	0.1	108.4	121.6	-13.2	1-5	0-4	1-2	1-7	1-9	6L
Kings	1	9	0.1	109.1	122.4	-13.3	0-5	1-4	0-2	1-8	1-9	3L
Jazz	1	9	0.1	106.2	117.9	-11.7	1-4	0-5	0-2	1-9	1-9	8L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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