Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 15/12/2025, 03:54  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 15/12/2025 at 03:59 in NBA Predictions

The in-form Denver Nuggets are returning home, where they will welcome the Houston Rockets next in the NBA. The two sides sit bumper to bumper in the top three slots in the Western Conference standings. Read on to find our prediction for this match.

The Nuggets are in a rich vein of form and arrive as the favorites to win here. David Adelman’s men have won their last four games, all away from home. They have scored over 130 points three times in this streak.

Denver blew out the Kings 136-105 last time out to register their 18th win and now sit five games off the top spot in the West. Christian Braun and Anthony Gordon remain sidelined with injuries, while Julian Strawther is doubtful.

The Rockets lost the first meeting of the season at home to the Nuggets and will be keen to avenge that and tie this series. Ime Udoka’s men, who sit a game behind their hosts in the West standings, have won 16 of 22 matches.

They got back to winning ways last time out, thanks to a dramatic 115-113 success at home over the Clippers. Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson combined for 42 points and are available for this trip, as is Kevin Durant.

Houston will continue to be without long-term absentees Fred VanVleet and Dorian Finney-Smith.