Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Monday

NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Nuggets

The Houston Rockets take the court against the Denver Nuggets in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The Rockets are available at -104 when it comes to the Moneyline. Our prediction is that they’ll outscore the Nuggets and there’s value on offer when it comes to these odds.

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Houston Rockets have lost their previous two on the road. Their most recent game was at home at Toyota Center where they recorded a 115-113 victory over LA Clippers. Alperen Sengun dropped 22 points, as Amen Thompson finished with 20 and Jabari Smith 18.

Denver Nuggets have triumphed in their last four games. The latest of these was on the road where Sacramento Kings were beaten 136-105 at Golden 1 Center. Nikola Jokic scored 36 points and had 12 rebounds, with Peyton Watson totaling 21 points and Cameron Johnson 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Nuggets beat the Rockets in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 112-109 scoreline at Toyota Center. The Nuggets have three straight wins against the Rockets. They’ve also claimed 5 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W

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7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 115.7 points, 47.2 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 9.3 steals and 5.1 blocks while shooting 48.1% from the field and 79.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 107.0 points and 37.1 rebounds per contest.

Kevin Durant is averaging 18.5 points, with Aaron Holiday making 2.8 (44.4%) 3-pointers per game. Amen Thompson averages 8.4 rebounds and 5.3 assists.

The Nuggets have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 126.7 points, 41.4 rebounds, 30.3 assists, 5.8 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 53.1% from the field and 79.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 119.8 points and 39.6 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.9 points, 10.9 rebounds and 10.5 assists, while Jamal Murray has an average of 4.1 (55.4%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

There are many reasons to support the pick that Rockets will win this NBA contest. Therefore, we’re heading to the Moneyline where you can get an attractive -104.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NBA handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Rockets vs Nuggets stats:

• Rockets have won 16 of their last 20 games.
• Rockets have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Nuggets have lost their last 4 games at home.

Rockets Moneyline Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets 121 - 118 Nuggets

The Rockets are available at huge odds to register a 121-118 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close contest and there won’t be much between the teams.

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.

Denver Nuggets are -120 to win against Houston Rockets who are priced at betting odds of +102. The leading NBA sportsbooks give the hosts a 55% chance of success.

The spread is currently 1.5, with the total points line at 235.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Over 235.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Moneyline

Rockets

+102

Nuggets

-120

Point Spread

Rockets +1.5

-110

Nuggets -1.5

-110

Total Points

Under 235.5

-110

Over 235.5

-110

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The Nuggets have taken four losses in a row at Ball Arena. They have a 6-4 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 126.00 points scored and 116.70 points allowed.

The Rockets own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 games away from home, averaging 117.90 points scored and 109.80 points allowed.

The previous meeting at Ball Arena saw the Rockets defeat the Nuggets 128-108. Across 10 head-to-head clashes at Ball Arena, the Nuggets have posted eight victories, while the Rockets have managed two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O234.5	U234.5
Denver Nuggets Home Stats		6-4	242.70	126.00	116.70	6	4
Houston Rockets Away Stats		7-3	227.70	117.90	109.80	2	8

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O234.5 = Games Over 234.5 Points
• U234.5 = Games Under 234.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets Stats

Denver Nuggets Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 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

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 222.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 227.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 234.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 234.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.70 pts and allowed 107.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 117.90 pts and allowed 109.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 246.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 242.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 234.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 234.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 126.70 pts and allowed 119.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 126.00 pts and allowed 116.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.60 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.50 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.00 (79.5%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.2, Offensive 16.30, Defensive 30.90
• Assists: 24.80
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 9.30
• Turnovers : 15.10
• Personal Fouls: 20.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.20 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.90 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.80 (79.2%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.6, Offensive 16.40, Defensive 31.20
• Assists: 26.00
• Blocks: 5.30
• Steals: 9.20
• Turnovers : 15.40
• Personal Fouls: 20.50

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.60 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.50 (44%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.00 (79.17%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.4, Offensive 10.10, Defensive 31.30
• Assists: 30.30
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 5.80
• Turnovers : 12.40
• Personal Fouls: 18.20

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 33.50 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.60 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.20 (84.13%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.8, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 35.30
• Assists: 31.60
• Blocks: 3.80
• Steals: 7.20
• Turnovers : 12.10
• Personal Fouls: 18.80

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
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
76ers	14	11	0.56	116.8	115.8	1	8-7	6-4	5-2	12-10	5-5	1L
Nets	7	18	0.28	110.2	115.9	-5.7	3-10	4-8	1-7	6-13	4-6	1W

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	15	12	0.556	118.7	115.9	2.8	9-7	6-5	6-0	12-9	4-6	1L
Bucks	11	16	0.407	113.9	117.7	-3.8	8-7	3-9	3-4	9-12	3-7	1L
Bulls	10	15	0.4	117.2	122.4	-5.2	6-6	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1L
Pacers	6	20	0.231	110.2	118.3	-8.1	5-9	1-11	2-5	4-11	4-6	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Hawks	15	12	0.556	118	117.4	0.6	5-6	10-6	4-1	9-8	5-5	1W
Hornets	8	18	0.308	114.8	118.4	-3.6	5-8	3-10	1-4	7-12	4-6	1W
Wizards	4	20	0.167	112.8	126.7	-13.9	2-9	2-11	1-3	3-16	3-7	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123.1	106.3	16.8	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Timberwolves	17	9	0.654	119.8	114.5	5.3	9-4	8-5	3-3	12-8	7-3	2W
Trail Blazers	10	16	0.385	118.2	121.9	-3.7	4-6	6-10	3-3	8-11	3-7	1W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	18	7	0.72	118.2	116.7	1.5	7-4	11-3	3-2	13-5	7-3	1W
Suns	14	12	0.538	114.8	114.5	0.3	8-5	6-7	5-3	13-11	4-6	2L
Warriors	13	14	0.481	114.4	113.2	1.2	7-4	6-10	3-1	10-9	4-6	2L
Kings	6	20	0.231	110.8	122.4	-11.6	3-8	3-12	1-3	4-17	3-7	3L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.2	4.5	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Pelicans	5	22	0.185	114.2	122.8	-8.6	3-12	2-10	1-6	2-19	3-7	2W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
76ers	14	11	0.56	116.8	115.8	1	8-7	6-4	5-2	12-10	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	15	12	0.556	118.7	115.9	2.8	9-7	6-5	6-0	12-9	4-6	1L
Hawks	15	12	0.556	118	117.4	0.6	5-6	10-6	4-1	9-8	5-5	1W
Bucks	11	16	0.407	113.9	117.7	-3.8	8-7	3-9	3-4	9-12	3-7	1L
Bulls	10	15	0.4	117.2	122.4	-5.2	6-6	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1L
Hornets	8	18	0.308	114.8	118.4	-3.6	5-8	3-10	1-4	7-12	4-6	1W
Nets	7	18	0.28	110.2	115.9	-5.7	3-10	4-8	1-7	6-13	4-6	1W
Pacers	6	20	0.231	110.2	118.3	-8.1	5-9	1-11	2-5	4-11	4-6	2L
Wizards	4	20	0.167	112.8	126.7	-13.9	2-9	2-11	1-3	3-16	3-7	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123.1	106.3	16.8	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Lakers	18	7	0.72	118.2	116.7	1.5	7-4	11-3	3-2	13-5	7-3	1W
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.2	4.5	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Timberwolves	17	9	0.654	119.8	114.5	5.3	9-4	8-5	3-3	12-8	7-3	2W
Suns	14	12	0.538	114.8	114.5	0.3	8-5	6-7	5-3	13-11	4-6	2L
Warriors	13	14	0.481	114.4	113.2	1.2	7-4	6-10	3-1	10-9	4-6	2L
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Trail Blazers	10	16	0.385	118.2	121.9	-3.7	4-6	6-10	3-3	8-11	3-7	1W
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Kings	6	20	0.231	110.8	122.4	-11.6	3-8	3-12	1-3	4-17	3-7	3L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L
Pelicans	5	22	0.185	114.2	122.8	-8.6	3-12	2-10	1-6	2-19	3-7	2W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123.1	106.3	16.8	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Lakers	18	7	0.72	118.2	116.7	1.5	7-4	11-3	3-2	13-5	7-3	1W
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.2	4.5	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Timberwolves	17	9	0.654	119.8	114.5	5.3	9-4	8-5	3-3	12-8	7-3	2W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
76ers	14	11	0.56	116.8	115.8	1	8-7	6-4	5-2	12-10	5-5	1L
Hawks	15	12	0.556	118	117.4	0.6	5-6	10-6	4-1	9-8	5-5	1W
Cavaliers	15	12	0.556	118.7	115.9	2.8	9-7	6-5	6-0	12-9	4-6	1L
Suns	14	12	0.538	114.8	114.5	0.3	8-5	6-7	5-3	13-11	4-6	2L
Warriors	13	14	0.481	114.4	113.2	1.2	7-4	6-10	3-1	10-9	4-6	2L
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Bucks	11	16	0.407	113.9	117.7	-3.8	8-7	3-9	3-4	9-12	3-7	1L
Bulls	10	15	0.4	117.2	122.4	-5.2	6-6	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1L
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	10	16	0.385	118.2	121.9	-3.7	4-6	6-10	3-3	8-11	3-7	1W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Hornets	8	18	0.308	114.8	118.4	-3.6	5-8	3-10	1-4	7-12	4-6	1W
Nets	7	18	0.28	110.2	115.9	-5.7	3-10	4-8	1-7	6-13	4-6	1W
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L
Pacers	6	20	0.231	110.2	118.3	-8.1	5-9	1-11	2-5	4-11	4-6	2L
Kings	6	20	0.231	110.8	122.4	-11.6	3-8	3-12	1-3	4-17	3-7	3L
Pelicans	5	22	0.185	114.2	122.8	-8.6	3-12	2-10	1-6	2-19	3-7	2W
Wizards	4	20	0.167	112.8	126.7	-13.9	2-9	2-11	1-3	3-16	3-7	1W

• 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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