Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 15 Jan 2025

Nuggets to Triumph?

The Nuggets should be able to outscore the Rockets and our prediction is to side with the home team on the Moneyline. There is a juicy +102 should you wish to follow suit.

114-106 Victory for Rockets in Previous H2H Clash

Houston Rockets have won five straight road games. In their previous appearance, they recorded a 120-118 home win over Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center. Jalen Green scored 42 points, with Amen Thompson getting 19 and Alperen Sengun 17.

Denver Nuggets won their last game 118-99, making it four on the bounce. This was a road victory at American Airlines Center against Dallas Mavericks. Nikola Jokic was able to drop 10 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists as part of a magical triple-double.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Rockets and the Nuggets saw the former win. It was a 114-106 scoreline at Ball Arena. It’s been six Nuggets wins in the past 10 games beween these teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

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7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 114.3 points, 46.7 rebounds, 20.9 assists, 9.0 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 45.5% from the field and 73.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 109.7 points and 41.5 rebounds per contest.

Jalen Green is averaging 24.9 points and 3.6 (42.4%) 3-pointers made. Alperen Sengun averages 10.2 rebounds and Fred VanVleet 6.0 assists.

The Nuggets have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 122.3 points, 47.7 rebounds, 31.2 assists, 8.8 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 50.1% from the field and 79.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 111.2 points and 42.3 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 24.7 points, 11.9 rebounds and 8.7 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. has an average of 3.2 (44.4%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Alperen Sengun.

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Russell Westbrook, DeAndre Jordan, Jamal Murray.

Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Betting Tips

Nuggets look value on the Moneyline and our pick is that the home team will claim a victory in this NBA showdown. We’re happy to take the +102 that they win.

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together NBA forecasts. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key Rockets vs Nuggets stats:

• Nuggets have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Nuggets have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Nuggets have won 4 consecutive games.
• Nuggets have won 6 of their last 10 games against Rockets.

Nuggets Moneyline Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 49.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

Those looking for a bigger price about a victory for the Nuggets can take a look at the Match Result & Total lines. You can combine this pick with an Under / Over points prediction for more juice.

Our Pick

Nuggets Moneyline @ +102 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Russell Westbrook Over 5.5 Rebounds -125

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets) has racked up Over 5.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Player Rebounds and you can get -125 that he goes over the line.

Latest Russell Westbrook Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 14.5

-110

Under 14.5

-120

Assists

Over 6.5

-128

Under 6.5

-105

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-127

Under 5.5

-106

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Amen Thompson Over 3.5 Assists -100

Amen Thompson (Rockets) has racked up Over 3.5 assists in 3 of the past 4 games. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors are able to get odds of -100.

Latest Amen Thompson Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 16.5

-105

Under 16.5

-127

Assists

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-132

Rebounds

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-135

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets 111 - 116 Nuggets

Let’s roll the dice and try the Nuggets to enjoy a 116-111 winning scoreline here. There are massive odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Close Game On the Cards According to Latest Odds

There are betting odds of -123 that Denver Nuggets land victory, with Houston Rockets alternatively at +106. If you want to know the probability of the road team winning this NBA game, it’s 49% according to the most popular sportsbooks.

The spread is calculated to be 1.5, while total points comes in at 230. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those expecting a low total can back Under 230 at -110.

If you think the Rockets can reach 20 points first, then odds of -145 are available for the favorites to win. On the flip side, the Nuggets are +115 to reach this total before their opponents.

If you’re wagering on basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the huge selection of game lines and team props. There’s a chance to bet pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Rockets

+106

Nuggets

-123

Point Spread

Rockets +1.5

-108

Nuggets -1.5

-112

Total Points

Under 230

-110

Over 230

-110

Nikola Jokic Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to score most points is Nikola Jokic. You can get -105 that he scores Over 29.5 points or -127 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 29.5

-105

Under 29.5

-127

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 22.5

-120

Under 22.5

-112

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 20.5

-128

Under 20.5

-104

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 19.5

-115

Under 19.5

-115

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 16.5

-105

Under 16.5

-127

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 15.5

-112

Under 15.5

-120

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 15.5

-109

Under 15.5

-120

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 14.5

-110

Under 14.5

-120

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 13.5

-127

Under 13.5

-106

Cam Whitmore (Rockets)

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-108

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-104

Peyton Watson (Nuggets)

Over 9.5

-103

Under 9.5

-125

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 8.5

-103

Under 8.5

-130

Player Assists

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 9.5

+112

Under 9.5

-149

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 6.5

-122

Under 6.5

-108

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

-128

Under 6.5

-105

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 5.5

-108

Under 5.5

-125

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

+107

Under 5.5

-143

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-132

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 2.5

-133

Under 2.5

+102

Player Rebounds

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

-125

Under 12.5

-106

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-137

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-135

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-118

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

-127

Under 5.5

-106

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 4.5

+115

Under 4.5

-152

Peyton Watson (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

+104

Under 4.5

-135

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

-104

Under 3.5

-128

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-104

Under 3.5

-128

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-103

Cam Whitmore (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-123

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

-137

Under 3.5

+104

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-103

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

0 Christian Braun

1 Michael Porter Jr.

4 Russell Westbrook

6 DeAndre Jordan

27 Jamal Murray

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

1 Amen Thompson

4 Jalen Green

5 Fred VanVleet

9 Dillon Brooks

28 Alperen Sengun

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

• 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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