Houston Rockets at Denver Nuggets
Dec 15, 2025
Game Preview
The Denver Nuggets will host the Houston Rockets at Ball Arena on December 15, 2025, in a highly anticipated matchup between two of the top teams in the league.
Team Analysis
The Nuggets enter this game with an impressive record of 18-6, coming off a strong victory against the Sacramento Kings where they scored 136 points. However, they will be missing key players, including Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun, while Julian Strawther is listed as questionable. The Rockets, with a record of 16-6, recently secured a win against the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 115 points. They are also dealing with injuries, with two players out and one listed as questionable.
Prediction
According to predictions, the Rockets are expected to edge out the Nuggets with a projected score of 113 to 112. The Nuggets are favored to cover the spread, but the overall expectation is for the total points to stay under 234.5.
Odds Summary
The current betting odds favor the Nuggets slightly with a moneyline of -118 compared to the Rockets at -102. The spread is tight at -1.5 for the Nuggets and +1.5 for the Rockets, with both sides at -110. The over/under for this game is set at 234.5, with equal odds for both the over and under at -112.
Don't miss this exciting matchup! Tune in to see which team will come out on top and make your bets accordingly.