Houston Rockets at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

Seth Orlemann | Staff Writer

The Denver Nuggets (12-6) welcome the Houston Rockets (8-7) to Ball Arena on Wednesday. Tip is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Rockets vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Houston leads 2-0

The Rockets failed to cover the spread as 4.5-point underdogs in a 121-115 loss at the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday as the Over (227.5) hit. C Alperen Sengun scored a team-high 31 points on 10-of-19 shooting and added 9 rebounds and 6 assists. G Fred VanVleet netted a double-double with 10 points and 12 assists while 6 total Houston players scored in double figures. Houston shot 49.4% from the field in the loss.

The Nuggets are on a 2-game winning streak after beating the Clippers 113-104 on Monday to cover as 11.5-point road underdogs — the Under (217.5) also cashed. Without star C Nikola Jokic — who is leading the team in points (28.8), rebounds (13.4) and assists (8.9) this season — 4 separate Nuggets players scored in double figures. G Reggie Jackson had 35 points and 13 rebounds, and C DeAndre Jordan scored 21 and grabbed 13 boards.

Rockets at Nuggets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockets +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Nuggets -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rockets +7.5 (-110) | Nuggets -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Rockets at Nuggets key injuries

Rockets

Not yet submitted

Nuggets

F Aaron Gordon (heel) questionable
C Nikola Jokic (back) questionable
G Jamal Murray (hamstring) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Rockets at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 116, Rockets 105

Moneyline

PASS.

While the Rockets have won the previous 2 matchups this season, the Nuggets (-300) proved on Monday they are able to survive in the absense of Jokic. They are also undefeated at home this season, while the Rockets have not won a game on the road. There is no value on the Nuggets moneyline in this matchup.

Against the spread

LEAN NUGGETS -7.5 (-110).

The Nuggets outmatch the Rockets on just about every front, even with Jokic out. Jordan is an adequate backup and showed his ability to dominate the boards and open scoring opportunites. The Nuggets have been unstoppable playing at home this season, and that should continue Wednesday.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 216.5 (-110).

The Rockets have a 10-5 Under record this season, while the Nuggets have a 12-6 Under record. The Under has also gone 7-3 in the last 10 games for both teams. These teams do not emphasize pushing the ball, with the Nuggets ranking 26th in pace and the Rockets ranking 28th. They also both excel defensively, with the Rockets ranking 4th in the league in defensive rating and the Nuggets ranking 8th.

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