The Rockets will play the Nuggets on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm CST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Houston Rockets and the Denver Nuggets will tip-off on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets come to this game with a 96.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Denver Nuggets, is currently 95.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 12-6 away team record. They now rank 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets come to the floor sporting a 12-7 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 6th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 10th (113.3) for average points scored per game. The Denver Nuggets stand 3rd, averaging 120.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 107.3 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 25th in the league. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets currently rank 8th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 116.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 9-1 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Denver Nuggets, come to the game with a 4-3 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 26-12 overall record, while the Denver Nuggets have a 23-15 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Houston Rockets be facing off against...the Denver Nuggets in a fierce battle on January 15th...Inside the Nuggets' venue, the excitement be palpable as fans...cheer on their team in this clash of titans...
The Rockets be holding a solid 26-12 overall standing for...the season, while the Nuggets be close behind with a 23-15...record. Houston be dominating their division with a 9-1 record,...but the Nuggets be holding their own at 4-3 in...their division. The Rockets be averaging 113.3 points per game,...while the Nuggets be scoring a hefty 120.4 points per game...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats before placing...yer bets me hearties. Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the...best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game. We have...a great sampling of this game's prop bets below, so...ye can make the most of this epic showdown on...the high seas of the NBA season. May the best team...emerge victorious in this battle of basketball prowess! Arrr!
Best Rockets at Nuggets Odds
| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Nuggets are -1.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +1.5 -109 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.
The best over line is 229.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 230 -110 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Nuggets are the -121 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Houston Rockets are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Nuggets
1/15/25 8:10pm CST | +1.5 -110-1.5 -110 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1.5 Denver Nuggets favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Denver Nuggets Prop Bets
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Rockets
Nuggets
Game to Overtime
1/15/25 8:10pm CST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 115.5 o -115115.5 u -110Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 114.5 o -115114.5 u -110Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 8.5 o -1158.5 u -115Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 21.5 o +10021.5 u -135Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points Scored
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -110Bet |
Christian Braun
Points Scored
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -130Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -115Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -115Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points Scored
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -130Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Michael Porter Jr
Points Scored
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points Scored
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 28.5 o -13528.5 u +100Bet |
Peyton Watson
Points Scored
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 9.5 o +1059.5 u -140Bet |
Russell Westbrook
Points Scored
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 37.5 o -11537.5 u -120Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 29.5 o -10529.5 u -125Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Christian Braun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 15.5 o +10015.5 u -135Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 18.5 o -13018.5 u -105Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 30.5 o -12030.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -125Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -120Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 50.5 o -11050.5 u -120Bet |
Peyton Watson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at DEN 1/15/25 8:10pm CST | 15.5 o +10515.5 u -140Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 32 | 17 | 0.653 | +8.0 | 15-8 | 17-8 | 9-2 | 19-10 | 113.7 | 108.8 | +4.9 | L3 | 5-5 |
| Denver Nuggets | 31 | 19 | 0.620 | +9.5 | 15-8 | 16-11 | 4-4 | 18-12 | 120.6 | 116.4 | +4.2 | W3 | 7-3 |
Houston Rockets & Denver Nuggets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Rockets | +4000 Bet | +3000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Nuggets | +1400 Bet | +1400 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Denver Nuggets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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