Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds, and Spreads-November 28

The downtrodden Houston Rockets travel to the Rockies to take on the high-flying Denver Nuggets.

The Nuggets continue their push for the #1 overall seed in the Western Conference as they aim for an NBA title.

Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets Details

Fixture: Houston Rockets @ Denver Nuggets

Date and Time: Monday, November 28, 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Ball Arena, Houston, Texas

Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets Injury Report

The Houston Rockets remain relatively healthy heading into Monday night's contest. Jae'Sean Tate remains questionable for this one. Tate injured his ankle two weeks ago and is still not 100%. The Rockets are taking a cautious approach with their swingman, but if he can go, that would be an abrupt signal that Tate is back to health.

Keep an eye on Bruno Fernando. Fernando was given the night off their last outing but may be available for this one. Keep an eye on the latest updates leading up to game time.

Jeff Green remains out for the Denver Nuggets. When asked for a timeline for Green's future, Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone said Green would be out for the "foreseeable future." Michael Porter Jr. is dealing with an injured heel and remains day-to-day. PG Bones Hyland is dealing with an illness and is questionable for Monday night's game.

Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets Injury Report

PLAYER	TEAM	INJURY	STATUS
Jae'Sean Tate	Houston Rockets	Ankle	Questionable
Bruno Fernando	Houston Rockets	Knee	Questionable
Jeff Green	Denver Nuggets	Knee	Out
Bones Hyland	Denver Nuggets	Illness	Questionable
Michael Porter Jr.	Denver Nuggets	Heel	Questionable

Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Odds & Spreads

TEAMS	LINES	OVER/UNDER	MONEY LINE
Houston Rockets	+11.5 (-110)	O 228.5 (-110)	+480
Denver Nuggets	-11.5 (-110)	U 228.5 (-110)	-645

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Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets Starting 5s

Rockets - PG Kevin Porter Jr., SG Jalen Green, SF Tari Eason, PF Jabari Smith Jr., C Usman Garuba

Nuggets - PG Jamal Murray, SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SF Christian Braun, PF Aaron Gordon, C Nikola Jokic

Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Prediction

Despite their poor (5-14) record, the Houston Rockets are building a foundation for future success and making strides in their development. The Houston Rockets are nowhere near the Denver Nuggets, who look like one of the powerhouse teams in the Western Conference.

It all starts with C Nikola Jokic, arguably the best basketball player in the NBA. Jokic cures all the ills for the Denver Nuggets with his stellar all-around play. The Houston Rockets have no answer for the Nuggets inside.

The Denver Nuggets will win this game, but the spread is too hefty for me to take. I'll take the Houston Rockets to avoid a double-digit defeat and cover on the road.

Prediction: Houston Rockets +11.5 (-110) (O/U 228.5 -110)

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