The Denver Nuggets'(12-6) welcome the'Houston Rockets'(8-7) to Ball Arena on Wednesday. Tip is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Rockets vs. Nuggets'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Houston leads 2-0
The Rockets failed to cover the spread as 4.5-point underdogs in a 121-115 loss at the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday as the Over (227.5) hit. C Alperen Sengun'scored a team-high 31 points on 10-of-19 shooting and added 9 rebounds and 6 assists. G'Fred VanVleet'netted a double-double with 10 points and 12 assists while 6 total Houston players scored in double figures. Houston shot 49.4% from the field in the loss.
The Nuggets are on a 2-game winning streak after beating the Clippers 113-104 on Monday to cover as 11.5-point road underdogs – the Under (217.5) also cashed. Without star C Nikola Jokic – who is leading the team in points (28.8), rebounds (13.4) and assists (8.9) this season – 4 separate Nuggets players scored in double figures. G Reggie Jackson'had 35 points and 13 rebounds, and C DeAndre Jordan scored 21 and grabbed 13 boards.