Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Rockets vs Nuggets prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Denver.

  • The Rockets are currently 26-12.
  • Houston has an effective field goal percentage of 51% (28th).
  • The Rockets are coming off a 120-118 win vs. the Nuggets.
  • The Nuggets are at 24-15.
  • Denver has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (3rd).
  • The Nuggets are coming off a 118-99 win vs. the Rockets.

Rockets vs Nuggets Prediction

At 9:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-121) will take on the Denver Nuggets (+100) in a Western Conference matchup. Houston is currently favored by 1.5 points and has won four straight games. The Nuggets are also on a four-game win streak and are 4th in the West.

This game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver and can be seen on SCHN.

Rockets vs. Nuggets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Houston Rockets at Denver Nuggets
  • Where: Denver at Ball Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, January 15th
  • Betting Odds HOU -1.5, HOU -121 | DEN +100 O/U 231.5

Rockets Preview: Will the Rockets Defense Show Up on the Road?

Houston improved to 26-12 this season with a 120-118 win over the Grizzlies on Monday. The Rockets were favored by 2.5 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 238, just over the 233.5-point line.

After falling behind 30-23 in the 1st quarter, Houston responded with a 10-0 run, taking the lead from 18-14 to 24-18. They outscored Memphis 34-30 in the 2nd quarter but trailed 92-87 going into the 4th. A strong finish saw them outscore the Grizzlies 33-26 in the final period to secure the win.

Jalen Green's 42-point performance, shooting 72.2% from the field and hitting 5 threes at 83.3%, led the Rockets to a win over the Grizzlies. Houston connected on 16 threes, shooting 51.6% from deep and 50.6% overall.

Amen Thompson added 19 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 12 points in the 4th quarter. Green was consistent throughout, scoring 10 or more points in each quarter.

Even with a tough defensive night, the Rockets managed to secure a win over the Grizzlies, allowing 118 points on 53% shooting. Houston gave up 30 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 32 in the 3rd, but tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 26 points to hold on for the victory.

From beyond the arc, the Rockets allowed Memphis to hit 14 threes at a 43% clip. They also sent the Grizzlies to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 14. Houston finished with 25 defensive rebounds, giving up 8 offensive boards, while also recording 13 steals and 8 blocks.

Nuggets Preview: Does Denver Have What it Takes at Home?

The Rockets improved to 26-12 with a 120-118 win over the Grizzlies on Monday. Playing at home, Houston was favored by 2.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by just two. The total score of 238 points narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 233.5.

Houston’s 10-0 run was key, as they turned an 18-14 deficit into a 24-18 lead. They outscored Memphis 34-30 in the 2nd quarter and, after trailing 92-87 going into the 4th, closed out the game strong by outscoring the Grizzlies 33-26 in the final period.

Jamal Murray was unstoppable in the Nuggets' win over the Mavericks, pouring in 45 points on 69.2% shooting, including 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. He added 6 assists and 2 rebounds, with 19 of his points coming in the 1st quarter and another 13 in the 2nd.

Denver shot 51.8% from the field and hit 13 threes at a 44.8% rate. Michael Porter Jr. contributed 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 threes, while Nikola Jokic posted a double-double with 10 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists.

The Nuggets put on a defensive clinic against the Mavericks, holding them to just 99 points. Denver limited Dallas to 21 points in the 1st quarter and 22 in the 3rd, with their only defensive slip coming in the 4th, where they allowed 32 points. Overall, the Nuggets held the Mavericks to 42% shooting from the field.

Denver's perimeter defense was particularly strong, as they allowed just 9 made threes on 28% shooting. The Nuggets also sent Dallas to the line 22 times, where they made 14 free throws. Denver finished the game with 40 defensive rebounds, 9 steals, and 7 blocks.

Rockets vs Nuggets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Houston has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 122 per game. The team went 5-0 overall in these games.
  • Denver has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 117 points per game while allowing 103. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Denver has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Houston has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 8-2 straight up.

Rockets vs Nuggets Prediction

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