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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Nuggets

The Houston Rockets go head-to-head with the Denver Nuggets in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Go Over the Total and Cheer on Points

Over 236.5 points seems like a realistic outcome when the Rockets go up against the Nuggets. We’re taking odds of -112 on the basis that the total line is too low.

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Nuggets Overtime Victory in Last H2H

Houston Rockets have been defeated in their previous four road games. They recently suffered a 133-128 (OT) loss against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Kevin Durant poured in 32 points, with Alperen Sengun contributing 28 and Amen Thompson adding 23.

Denver Nuggets won their last game 126-115, making it six victories on the bounce. This was a home win at Ball Arena against Orlando Magic. Nikola Jokic shone on the court with a triple-double performance that consisted of 23 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Nuggets won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 128-125 (OT) triumph when facing the Rockets at Ball Arena. It’s been four victories on the bounce for the Nuggets when playing the Rockets. On the head-to-head front, they have won 5 of the past 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 20 6 0.769 125.6 116.2 9.4 8-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 8-2 6W
Rockets logo Rockets 16 8 0.667 121.1 112.1 9 8-2 8-6 2-3 9-7 6-4 2L
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 118.7 points, 48.4 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 8.9 steals and 6.1 blocks while shooting 48.8% from the field and 78.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 111.5 points and 37.3 rebounds per matchup.

Kevin Durant is averaging 20.9 points, Amen Thompson 8.6 rebounds and Alperen Sengun 5.6 assists, while Aaron Holiday averages 2.7 (45.8%) 3-pointers made.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 128.6 points, 41.6 rebounds, 30.2 assists, 6.6 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 53.6% from the field and 79.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 120.1 points and 40.8 rebounds.

Jamal Murray is averaging 28.7 points and 4.5 (58.4%) 3-pointers made, while Nikola Jokic has an average of 11.2 rebounds and 11.2 assists.

Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Let’s go for Over 236.5 when these NBA teams lock horns. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at -112.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NBA handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Rockets vs Nuggets stats:

  • The 236.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Rockets games on the road.
  • The 236.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Rockets games.
  • The 236.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Nuggets games at home.
  • The 236.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Nuggets games.
  • The 236.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Nuggets games.

Over 236.5 Probability

The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.9% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alperen Sengun Over 22.5 Points -103 BetMGM logo

Alperen Sengun (Rockets) has totaled an average of 29.75 points in the past 4 road games. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of -103 available for this Player Points wager.

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Peyton Watson (Nuggets) has totaled Over 4.5 rebounds in 7 of the past 9 games. There is odds of -101 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet and we think he’ll cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 236.5
Spread Rockets +1.5
Player Points Alperen Sengun Over 22.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 236.5, followed by Rockets +1.5 on the spread and Alperen Sengun (Rockets) to score Over 22.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 122 - 121 Nuggets logo Nuggets

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Rockets landing a 122-121 win. This correct score prediction is available at tasty odds and could be an entertaining wager to place.

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 -112 about Denver Nuggets winning, with Houston Rockets currently available at -104. The hosts have a 53% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular NBA sportsbooks.

The current spread is 1 and the total points line is 237.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 237.5 at -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Nikola Jokic Favorite to Get Most Points

Nikola Jokic is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -104 that he gets Over 29.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -123.

Player Points
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 29.5
-104
Under 29.5
-123
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 25.5
-114
Under 25.5
-114
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 24.5
-123
Under 24.5
-103
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 22.5
-108
Under 22.5
-119
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Player Assists
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 10.5
+102
Under 10.5
-135
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
-120
Under 6.5
-110
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-123
Under 6.5
-106
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-103
Under 5.5
-128
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Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 11.5
-108
Under 11.5
-122
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 8.5
-139
Under 8.5
+105
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-133
Under 6.5
+101
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-149
Under 6.5
+113
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Nuggets Have Collected Six Wins in Past Ten Home Games

The Nuggets are 6-4 in their last 10 home games, averaging 125.90 points scored and 120.80 points allowed.

The Rockets have come up short in their last four on the road. They own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 games on the road, posting 118.00 points per contest while yielding 114.90.

The previous meeting at Ball Arena saw the Nuggets defeat the Rockets 128-125. In the past 10 head-to-head matchups at Ball Arena, the Nuggets have eight wins while the Rockets have two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O236.5 U236.5
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Home Stats 6-4 246.70 125.90 120.80 7 3
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Away Stats 5-5 232.90 118.00 114.90 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O236.5 = Games Over 236.5 Points
  • U236.5 = Games Under 236.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 23 36.59 404 120 17.6 5.2 0.4 7.6 0.5 1.3
Alperen Sengun 21 35.56 482 151 23.0 7.2 1.0 10.0 1.0 1.5
Kevin Durant 21 35.17 530 83 25.2 4.0 2.0 5.0 1.0 1.0

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Nikola Jokic 26 35.07 769 284 29.6 10.9 2.1 12.3 0.7 1.4
Jamal Murray 25 35.03 629 166 25.2 6.6 3.3 4.3 0.3 1.1
Cameron Johnson 25 30.88 293 56 11.7 2.2 1.8 3.6 0.3 0.6

Injuries & Suspensions

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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.

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

18 Dec NBA
Rockets 128-133 Pelicans
15 Dec NBA
Rockets 125-128 Nuggets
11 Dec NBA
Clippers 113-115 Rockets
06 Dec NBA
Rockets 109-122 Mavericks
05 Dec NBA
Suns 98-117 Rockets
03 Dec NBA
Kings 95-121 Rockets
01 Dec NBA
Rockets 125-133 Jazz
30 Nov NBA
Rockets 129-101 Jazz
26 Nov NBA
Rockets 104-100 Warriors
24 Nov NBA
Rockets 114-92 Suns

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

18 Dec NBA
Magic 115-126 Nuggets
15 Dec NBA
Rockets 125-128 Nuggets
11 Dec NBA
Nuggets 136-105 Kings
07 Dec NBA
Nuggets 115-106 Hornets
05 Dec NBA
Nuggets 134-133 Hawks
03 Dec NBA
Nuggets 135-120 Pacers
01 Dec NBA
Mavericks 131-121 Nuggets
29 Nov NBA
Nuggets 130-112 Suns
28 Nov NBA
Spurs 139-136 Nuggets
24 Nov NBA
Nuggets 125-115 Grizzlies

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 19 8 0.704 120.2 112.4 7.8 13-2 6-6 5-2 15-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 17 11 0.607 115.3 112.9 2.4 8-6 9-5 3-4 15-7 4-6 2W
Celtics 16 11 0.593 116.6 111 5.6 9-5 7-6 4-4 12-8 7-3 1W
76ers 15 11 0.577 116.8 115.5 1.3 8-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 6-4 1W
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 6 0.778 119.1 113.1 6 12-2 9-4 5-3 16-5 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Bulls 12 15 0.444 118.3 122 -3.7 7-6 5-9 3-5 9-10 3-7 2W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Pacers 6 21 0.222 110.3 118.1 -7.8 5-10 1-11 2-5 4-12 4-6 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Heat 15 13 0.536 120 117.3 2.7 10-4 5-9 2-3 9-8 3-7 1L
Hawks 15 14 0.517 117.6 118.3 -0.7 5-7 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 2L
Hornets 9 18 0.333 115.5 118.7 -3.2 6-8 3-10 2-4 8-12 5-5 2W
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 2 0.926 123 106.1 16.9 13-1 12-1 5-1 21-2 9-1 1W
Nuggets 20 6 0.769 125.6 116.2 9.4 8-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 8-2 6W
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 20 7 0.741 119.9 113.7 6.2 10-2 10-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 5W
Rockets 16 8 0.667 121.1 112.1 9 8-2 8-6 2-3 9-7 6-4 2L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Mavericks 11 17 0.393 113 116.7 -3.7 8-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 6-4 1W
Pelicans 6 22 0.214 114.9 123 -8.1 4-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 3-7 3W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 21 6 0.778 119.1 113.1 6 12-2 9-4 5-3 16-5 6-4 1L
Knicks 19 8 0.704 120.2 112.4 7.8 13-2 6-6 5-2 15-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 17 11 0.607 115.3 112.9 2.4 8-6 9-5 3-4 15-7 4-6 2W
Celtics 16 11 0.593 116.6 111 5.6 9-5 7-6 4-4 12-8 7-3 1W
76ers 15 11 0.577 116.8 115.5 1.3 8-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 6-4 1W
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Heat 15 13 0.536 120 117.3 2.7 10-4 5-9 2-3 9-8 3-7 1L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Hawks 15 14 0.517 117.6 118.3 -0.7 5-7 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 2L
Bulls 12 15 0.444 118.3 122 -3.7 7-6 5-9 3-5 9-10 3-7 2W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Hornets 9 18 0.333 115.5 118.7 -3.2 6-8 3-10 2-4 8-12 5-5 2W
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 21 0.222 110.3 118.1 -7.8 5-10 1-11 2-5 4-12 4-6 3L
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 2 0.926 123 106.1 16.9 13-1 12-1 5-1 21-2 9-1 1W
Nuggets 20 6 0.769 125.6 116.2 9.4 8-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 8-2 6W
Spurs 20 7 0.741 119.9 113.7 6.2 10-2 10-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 5W
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Rockets 16 8 0.667 121.1 112.1 9 8-2 8-6 2-3 9-7 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Mavericks 11 17 0.393 113 116.7 -3.7 8-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 6-4 1W
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
Pelicans 6 22 0.214 114.9 123 -8.1 4-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 3-7 3W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 2 0.926 123 106.1 16.9 13-1 12-1 5-1 21-2 9-1 1W
Pistons 21 6 0.778 119.1 113.1 6 12-2 9-4 5-3 16-5 6-4 1L
Nuggets 20 6 0.769 125.6 116.2 9.4 8-4 12-2 2-1 14-5 8-2 6W
Spurs 20 7 0.741 119.9 113.7 6.2 10-2 10-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 5W
Lakers 19 7 0.731 119.2 117.4 1.8 7-4 12-3 3-2 14-5 7-3 2W
Knicks 19 8 0.704 120.2 112.4 7.8 13-2 6-6 5-2 15-8 8-2 1L
Rockets 16 8 0.667 121.1 112.1 9 8-2 8-6 2-3 9-7 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 17 10 0.63 119.4 114.6 4.8 9-5 8-5 3-3 12-9 7-3 1L
Raptors 17 11 0.607 115.3 112.9 2.4 8-6 9-5 3-4 15-7 4-6 2W
Celtics 16 11 0.593 116.6 111 5.6 9-5 7-6 4-4 12-8 7-3 1W
76ers 15 11 0.577 116.8 115.5 1.3 8-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 6-4 1W
Magic 15 12 0.556 117.8 114.5 3.3 10-5 5-7 5-2 12-9 5-5 2L
Suns 15 12 0.556 114.2 113.9 0.3 9-5 6-7 6-3 14-11 4-6 1W
Heat 15 13 0.536 120 117.3 2.7 10-4 5-9 2-3 9-8 3-7 1L
Hawks 15 14 0.517 117.6 118.3 -0.7 5-7 10-7 4-2 9-9 4-6 2L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Grizzlies 13 14 0.481 114.4 115.2 -0.8 6-7 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 2W
Warriors 13 15 0.464 113.8 112.7 1.1 7-4 6-11 3-2 10-10 4-6 3L
Bulls 12 15 0.444 118.3 122 -3.7 7-6 5-9 3-5 9-10 3-7 2W
Trail Blazers 11 16 0.407 118.8 122.3 -3.5 5-6 6-10 3-3 9-11 4-6 2W
Mavericks 11 17 0.393 113 116.7 -3.7 8-9 3-8 2-5 5-12 6-4 1W
Bucks 11 17 0.393 113.6 117.4 -3.8 8-8 3-9 3-4 9-13 3-7 2L
Jazz 10 16 0.385 119.6 126.8 -7.2 7-8 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 1L
Hornets 9 18 0.333 115.5 118.7 -3.2 6-8 3-10 2-4 8-12 5-5 2W
Nets 7 19 0.269 109.6 115.5 -5.9 3-11 4-8 1-7 6-14 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 21 0.222 110.3 118.1 -7.8 5-10 1-11 2-5 4-12 4-6 3L
Clippers 6 21 0.222 110.9 117 -6.1 3-8 3-13 1-4 4-14 1-9 5L
Kings 6 21 0.222 111.7 122.8 -11.1 3-8 3-13 1-3 4-18 2-8 4L
Pelicans 6 22 0.214 114.9 123 -8.1 4-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 3-7 3W
Wizards 4 21 0.16 112 126.4 -14.4 2-9 2-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
  • 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