The Denver Nuggets (49-32) will visit the Houston Rockets (52-29) in the NBA this afternoon. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Nuggets are 7.5-point favorites over the Rockets on the spread (Nuggets -7.5), with the over/under set at 235.5 total points. Denver is a -300 favorite to win outright, while Houston is +240 to pull off the upset.
Let’s get into my Nuggets vs. Rockets predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, April 13.
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Nuggets vs Rockets Prediction
My Rockets vs. Nuggets best bet is on Houston to cover the spread, with the best line currently available at Fanatics. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
My Pick: Rockets +7.5 (-110)
Nuggets vs Rockets Odds, Picks, Spread
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- Nuggets vs. Rockets spread: Nuggets -7.5
- Nuggets vs. Rockets over/under: 235.5 total points
- Nuggets vs. Rockets moneyline: Nuggets -300, Rockets +240
- Nuggets vs. Rockets best bet: Rockets +7.5 (-110)
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Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets NBA Sunday Preview
So, it appears Houston doesn’t plan resting anyone. At least not yet. The Rockets haven’t played starters since locking the 2-seed early last week. That’s a lot of off time. This is a good tune-up against a team that beat them the last time they saw them in Houston.
They also get to play a no-stakes-for-them spoiler against a team that needs this game badly. The Nuggets fall into the play-in with a loss in most scenarios; they clinch the 4th seed with a win.
And yet, Houston is playing everyone, so far. Maybe they play them first half to make a point. Maybe they play them full game. Denver has not been good on the road this season, just 10-15 ATS as a road favorite.
The best way to bet this is Rockets first half, but that’s currently not on board because the books know the deal. But I think grabbing the 9 is worth it.
There’s a good chance the Rockets play this full game all-out. It’s a very Ime Udoka thing to do, to win despite not needing to. Why? Because they can.
Nuggets vs. Rockets Betting Prediction
- Rockets +7.5 (-110)
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Rockets vs Nuggets Betting Trends
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