| MATCHUP | Denver Nuggets | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-3 | 10-3 |
| Spread | +2.5 -108 | -2.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +114 | -135 |
| Total | Over 235.5 (-105) | Under 235.5 (-115) |
| Where | Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX | |
| When | Friday, November 21, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:30 PM EST | |
| TV | Prime Video | |
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the Pelicans, lost to the Bulls, and they play the Kings next. The Nuggets have won 14 of their last 17 regular season games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 124.5 points on 50.6 percent shooting and allowing 111.3 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 28.8 points and 13.1 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 22 points and 5 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Christian Braun is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 84 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Cavs and Magic, and they play the Suns next. The Rockets have won 10 of their last 11 games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 125.5 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 25.1 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 22.4 points and 10.2 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 42.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won nine of their last 10 night games.
- The Nuggets have lost 14 of their last 16 road games against Rockets teams that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last four night games against Northwest Division opponents.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Rockets have lost four of their last seven games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last nine games at Toyota Center following a road win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Rockets’ last 13 night games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Nuggets’ last four night games against the Rockets following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Josh Okogie ranks 17th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.4) this season.
- Amen Thompson ranks 7th amongst qualified Forwards for assists per game (5.2) this season.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Peyton Watson ranks 9th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (16.4).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (42.3%).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for field goals made per game this season (44.9).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for Q3 points per game this season (33.0).
Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets Injury Report
The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Tari Eason. Jabari Smith Jr. and Steven Adams are questionable.
Christian Braun and Julian Strawther are out for the Nuggets.
Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets Prediction
I considered the Nuggets and the points, as you don’t get them as dogs often. In fact, this is just the second time this season the Nuggets are an underdog. I’m laying the small number with the Rockets. The Rockets are one of the hottest teams in the league with wins in 9 of their last 10 games, and they’ve covered 7 of those games. Still a young team, it feels like the Rockets are still trying to prove to themselves they’re a legit title contender, and spots like this can do the trick. At home, I expect a lot of energy in the building. That offense is scary good right now. I’ll side with H Town on Friday night.