Rockets Shooting for Fifth Win in a Row Against Nuggets With Playoff Implications on the Line
The Denver Nuggets (8-1) are looking for their fifth win in a row when they travel to Houston to face the Rockets (5-3) on Sunday evening. The game is scheduled to begin at 7
Game outlook
The Denver Nuggets (8-1) are looking for their fifth win in a row when they travel to Houston to face the Rockets (5-3) on Sunday evening. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 PM ET at Toyota Center. Despite the competitive matchup, the Nuggets are the opening favorites (-4) as they have won ten of their last ten meetings with the Rockets. The Nuggets are coming off an impressive 108-105 win over Golden State as 4.5-point favorites, while the Rockets edged out the Pelicans with a 104-101 victory as 3.5-point favorites.
Game Info
When: Sunday, 11/12/2023 @ 7:00pm EST
Where: Toyota Center Stadium Nuggets vs Rockets Betting Odds Moneyline: Nuggets -170 | Rockets +145
Spread: Nuggets -4 (-110) | Rockets +4 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 217.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Denver will win straight-up is 63%.
Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets have had an impressive season thus far, having won eight of their last nine games, and are averaging 116 points per game. Defensively, they are allowing an average of 106 points per game and are ranked third in the league. Having won five of their last six games, Denver is looking to add their ninth win in their last ten games against the Rockets. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 35 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists, and Reggie Jackson finished with 20 points and six assists. Jamal Murray has been ruled out for the rest of the month due to a Quadriceps injury. With their top offensive and defensive rankings, the Nuggets are well-equipped to succeed in their upcoming game.