Rockets vs Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 15

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The Houston Rockets visit Ball Arena to take on the Denver Nuggets on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30pm EST in Denver, CO.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Rockets vs Nuggets Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 14-8 against the spread, while the Nuggets are 14-10 against the spread.


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Rockets vs. Nuggets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets O
Denver Nuggets U

Nuggets vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Monday‘s game with 54.2% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Rockets and Nuggets.

Nuggets vs Rockets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Rockets will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 58.1% confidence.


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  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 45 games (+17.10 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 55 games (+16.10 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 53 of their last 85 games (+15.50 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 63 games (+14.85 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 51 of their last 85 games (+13.27 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 46 games at home (+18.00 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have covered the 1Q Spread in 44 of their last 68 games (+17.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 49 games (+16.99 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 49 of their last 78 games (+15.90 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 31 of their last 46 games at home (+13.70 Units / 26% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 14-8 (+5.25 Units / 21.74% ROI).

  • 16-6 against the Moneyline (+1.55 Units / 1.7% ROI)
  • 13-9 against the Over for game total points (+3.13 Units / 12.95% ROI)
  • 9-13 against the Under for game total points (-5.3 Units / -21.85% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nuggets have gone 14-10 (+3 Units / 11.34% ROI).

  • 18-6 against the Moneyline (-5.25 Units / -5.91% ROI)
  • 16-8 against the Over for game total points (+7.23 Units / 27.42% ROI)
  • 8-16 against the Under for game total points (-9.6 Units / -36.28% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 13 of their last 46 games at home (-24.80 Units / -47% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 64 games (-24.65 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 79 games (-23.27 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 15 of their last 48 games (-22.80 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have only hit the Game Total Under in 40 of their last 97 games (-22.70 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 22 of their last 63 games (-25.00 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 63 games (-24.25 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 13 of their last 45 games (-23.05 Units / -45% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 60 games (-20.35 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 36 of their last 66 games (-19.75 Units / -13% ROI)

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Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets averaged 11.1 fast break points per game (913 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.0

The Nuggets are shooting 43% from three (199/457) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Nuggets have a TS% of 56% on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Nuggets averaged 31.0 points in the paint per game (2,540 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.6

Denver Nuggets: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Nuggets have averaged 3.9 blocks per game (93 blocks/24 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Nuggets averaged 37.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,031 rebounds/82 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Nuggets have averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (6,856 rebounds/188 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Nuggets have averaged 36.6 defensive rebounds per game (879 rebounds/24 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.8

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nuggets averaged 11.1 fast break points per game (913 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.0

The Nuggets are shooting 43% from three (199/457) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Nuggets have a TS% of 56% on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Nuggets averaged 31.0 points in the paint per game (2,540 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.6

Denver Nuggets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nuggets have averaged 3.9 blocks per game (93 blocks/24 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Nuggets averaged 37.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,031 rebounds/82 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Nuggets have averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (6,856 rebounds/188 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Nuggets have averaged 36.6 defensive rebounds per game (879 rebounds/24 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.8

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nuggets averaged 11.1 fast break points per game (913 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.0

The Nuggets are shooting 43% from three (199/457) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Nuggets have a TS% of 56% on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Nuggets averaged 31.0 points in the paint per game (2,540 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.6

Denver Nuggets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nuggets have averaged 3.9 blocks per game (93 blocks/24 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Nuggets averaged 37.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,031 rebounds/82 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Nuggets have averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (6,856 rebounds/188 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Nuggets have averaged 36.6 defensive rebounds per game (879 rebounds/24 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.8


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