| MATCHUP | Houston Rockets | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 40-24 | 39-26 |
| Spread | +7.5 -115 | -7.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +225 | -278 |
| Total | Over 231.5 (-110) | Under 231.5 (-110) |
| Where | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | |
| When | Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN | |
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Raptors and lost to the Spurs, and they play the Pelicans next. The Rockets have won 7 of their last 11 games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 114.6 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 109.7 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.1 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 20.4 points and 9 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.2 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Knicks and Thunder and play the Spurs next. The Nuggets have lost 4 of their last 6 games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120.3 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 116.7 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 28.9 points and 12.5 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 25.4 points and 4.4 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Peyton Watson is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 39 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won eight of their last nine night games at Ball Arena following a road loss.
- The Rockets have lost each of their last five games at Ball Arena when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in six of their last seven night games at Ball Arena following a road loss.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Nuggets following a win.
- The Nuggets have lost 11 of their last 13 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last five games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against Southwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Rockets’ last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Ten of the Nuggets’ last 12 games as favorites following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Kevin Durant ranks T7th in the league for second-chance points (191) this season.
- Jabari Smith Jr. has played the most minutes in a single game without making a field goal of any player in the league this season—42:16 against the Warriors on March 5.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.0%).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for true shooting percentage this season (61.1%).
- The Rockets have suffered the largest comeback loss from an HT lead this season—led by 22 points at the Pelicans on December 18.
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (26.5).
Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report
The Nuggets will be without Peyton Watson.
The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet, Jae’Sean Tate, and Steven Adams.
Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Rockets and the points are always attractive given their talent level, but they’ve been hit or miss more than we’d like to admit. I doubt playing last night helps them here. Playing in Denver on the end of a back-to-back is the worst spot in the league due to the altitude. Dudes are sucking wind in these situations. The Nuggets are as healthy as they’ve been all season and they’re due for a win after losses to the Knicks and Thunder. The Nuggets need to right the ship now that they’re healthy. I’ll lay the points.