Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Can Rockets Keep the Scores Close?

Final day clinching scenarios: The Nuggets clinch a playoff spot with a win against the Rockets or a loss by either the Wolves or the Warriors.

The best bet could involve backing the Rockets against the spread. There’s a generous +8.5 available at 1.91 that the underdogs cover the line against the Nuggets and that has to be our pick.

116-111 Win for Nuggets in Last H2H Battle

Denver Nuggets beat Memphis Grizzlies in their previous game, making it back-to-back victories. It was a 117-109 home win at Ball Arena. Nikola Jokic delivered a dominant triple-double performance, recording 26 points, 16 rebounds and 13 assists.

Houston Rockets have won three home games on the spin. On the road at Crypto.com Arena in their last game, they were beaten 140-109 by LA Lakers. Cam Whitmore was able to score 34 points, with Reed Sheppard getting 14 and Jeenathan Williams 12.

It was the Nuggets who came out on top when they last played the Rockets. At Toyota Center, a 116-111 win was recorded. Both teams have won five games when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W

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The Nuggets have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 120.1 points, 47.1 rebounds, 31.6 assists, 6.8 steals and 5.9 blocks while shooting 50.9% from the field and 73.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 117.1 points and 43.1 rebounds per matchup.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 24.7 points, 8.9 rebounds and 7.2 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. averages 2.0 (37.0%) 3-pointers made.

The Rockets have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 119.9 points, 47.6 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 8.0 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field and 73.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 113.9 points and 40.5 rebounds.

Jalen Green is averaging 21.4 points and 2.5 (36.8%) 3-pointers made, while Alperen Sengun has an average of 7.9 rebounds and 4.3 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon.

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

Expert NBA Analysis

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each franchise. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our NBA picks.

Key Nuggets vs Rockets stats:

• The +8.5 line has been covered by Rockets in all of their last 10 games at home.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Rockets in all of their last 5 games at home.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 10 consecutive games at home.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in any of their last 5 games.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 6 consecutive games.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 3 consecutive games against Nuggets.

Nuggets vs Rockets Prediction

We’re expecting a spirited performance from Houston Rockets which leads us to backing the underdogs against the spread for this NBA matchup. They should be able to cover the +8.5 line where 1.91 can be found.

In the quest to secure bigger odds, there’s the possibility of moving the line. There are plenty of choices when it comes to doing this, so you can choose the option that suits you.

Rockets +8.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Our Pick

Rockets +8.5 @ 1.91 Bet Now

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Player Props

Aaron Gordon Over 2.5 Assists 1.62

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets) has covered the 2.5 assists total in 4 straight games on the road. He therefore looks capable of covering the line when it comes our Player Assists bet, with odds of 1.62 available.

Latest Aaron Gordon Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

1.82

Under 15.5

1.92

Assists

Over 2.5

1.62

Under 2.5

2.23

Rebounds

Over 4.5

1.77

Under 4.5

1.97

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Aaron Gordon Under 15.5 Points 1.93

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets) has totaled Under 15.5 points in 5 of the past 8 games. We can use this stat to our advantage and back him to fall short of the Player Points line at 1.93.

Latest Aaron Gordon Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

1.82

Under 15.5

1.92

Assists

Over 2.5

1.62

Under 2.5

2.23

Rebounds

Over 4.5

1.77

Under 4.5

1.97

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets 121 - 115 Rockets

For those looking to get more bang for their buck, consider a correct score wager on the Nuggets. Backing them to win 121-115 means you can land a potential monster return.

Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets 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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Nuggets Big Favorites With the Books

Denver Nuggets are 1.40 favorites and that means a 71% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. The market suggests that Houston Rockets are least likely to win at 3.05.

The current spread is 6.5 and the total points line is 236. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Over 236, this outcome can be backed at 1.91.

The Nuggets are available at odds of 1.69 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. Underdogs Rockets are chalked up at 2.15 to reach this total first.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball bets. The betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Nuggets

1.40

Rockets

3.05

Point Spread

Nuggets -6.5

1.93

Rockets +6.5

1.89

Total Points

Under 236

1.91

Over 236

1.91

Nikola Jokic Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Nikola Jokic is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at 1.88 to score Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at 1.85.

Player Points

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 28.5

1.88

Under 28.5

1.85

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 18.5

1.83

Under 18.5

1.89

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 16.5

1.93

Under 16.5

1.81

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 15.5

1.82

Under 15.5

1.92

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 14.5

1.96

Under 14.5

1.78

Player Assists

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 9.5

1.88

Under 9.5

1.85

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

1.66

Under 4.5

2.14

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

1.62

Under 2.5

2.23

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

1.66

Under 2.5

2.14

Player Rebounds

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

1.92

Under 12.5

1.82

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

1.75

Under 6.5

2.00

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

1.77

Under 4.5

1.97

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

1.89

Under 4.5

1.83

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

2.02

Under 3.5

1.74

Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some basketball bettors prefer to look at the micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Team Stats

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

1 Amen Thompson

4 Jalen Green

5 Fred VanVleet

9 Dillon Brooks

28 Alperen Sengun

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

0 Christian Braun

1 Michael Porter Jr.

15 Nikola Jokic

27 Jamal Murray

32 Aaron Gordon

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• 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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