Wednesday's Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets matchup is one of 11 games on the NBA schedule. It's the first meeting of the season between the two teams, with the Rockets winning last season's series 3-1. Houston is no longer a rebuilding team, while the Nuggets are still thriving on the shoulders of Nikola Jokic.
The Rockets are on a four-game winning streak and have won seven of their last 10 games. They have a record of 26-12 and are starting a three-game road trip. They visit the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers following tonight's contest.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets have also won four in a row and eight of their last 10 games. They are playing the second game of a back-to-back though they got plenty of rest in their 118-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks. They will visit the two Florida teams, Orlando and Miami, after the clash against the Rockets.

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Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Game Details and Odds
The Rockets-Nuggets game is scheduled to take place at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado at 9:00 p.m. EST. It will be televised on the Space City Home Network in Houston and Altitude in Denver.
Fans can also watch it via live stream on NBA League Pass and FuboTV, which are paid subscriptions.
Moneyline: Rockets (-120) vs. Nuggets (-101)
Spread: Rockets -1.5 (-110) vs. Nuggets +1.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Rockets o231.5 (-108) vs. Nuggets u231.5 (-110)
Note: The odds could change before tip-off.
Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Betting Tips
Team Records and Trends
- The Denver Nuggets have won six out of the last 10 matchups against the Houston Rockets.
- The Nuggets are 6-5 this season when they are the underdogs.
- The Rockets have a 21-7 record if they are listed as favorites.
- Denver is 5-1 against the spread in their last six games.
- Houston is 4-0-1 against the spread in their past five meetings versus the Nuggets.
- The total has gone UNDER in five of Denver's last seven games.
- The total has gone OVER in five of Houston's past seven matchups against a West team.
Player Props
- Jalen Green has an over/under of 23.5 points via FanDuel. Bet on Green to go OVER (-111) against the Nuggets.
- Alperen Sengun has EVEN odds of (-113) with an over/under of 21.5 points via FanDuel. Expect Sengung to score UNDER.
- Nikola Jokic has an over/under of 28.5 points via FanDuel. Bet on Jokic to go OVER (-113) against the Rockets.
- Jamal Murray is favored to go OVER (-115) 19.5 points via FanDuel. Expect Murray to hit the mark coming off a 45-point performance.
Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Denver Nuggets are the slight underdogs against the Houston Rockets even though they are playing at home. The Rockets might be playing great, but the Nuggets are also starting to hit their stride. The prediction is a win for the Nuggets and the total is going OVER 231.5 points.
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