The Houston Rockets (5-3) welcome the Denver Nuggets (8-1) to Toyota Center Sunday with tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Nuggets vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Denver won all 3 games last season
The Rockets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-101 Friday in the in-season tournament. They pushed as a 3-point home favorite. After an 0-3 start, Houston has won 5 straight. It is 4-3-1 against the spread (ATS), posting a 4-0-1 ATS record over its last 5. The Rockets are led by G Jalen Green, who is averaging 20.3 points per game.
The Nuggets beat the Golden State Warriors 108-105 Wednesday, but did not cover as a 4.5-point favorite. They are 5-4 ATS on the season and 1-2 ATS on the road. Denver is coming off 4 home games. The Nuggets are led by C Nikola Jokic, who is averaging 29.1 points and 12.9 rebounds per game.