The Houston Rockets (16-8) visit the Denver Nuggets (20-6) after losing four straight road games. The Rockets are favored by just 1 point in the contest, which begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
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Rockets vs. Nuggets Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final tally of Nuggets 120, Rockets 118.
- Moneyline Pick: Nuggets (-105)
- Total Pick: Over 235.5 (computer predicts 237.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Nuggets (+1)
Recent Rockets vs. Nuggets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Rockets | -1.5 | 237.5 | -114 | -105 | 128-125 DEN |
| 11/21/2025 | Rockets | -2.5 | 234.5 | -144 | +121 | 112-109 DEN |
| 4/13/2025 | Nuggets | -6.5 | 236 | -247 | +201 | 126-111 DEN |
| 3/23/2025 | Rockets | -7.5 | 224.5 | -313 | +251 | 116-111 DEN |
| 1/15/2025 | Nuggets | -2 | 230 | -125 | +105 | 128-108 HOU |
Rockets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Houston's ATS record is 14-10-0 this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 1 point or more, the Rockets have a 12-10 record against the spread.
- Out of Houston's 26 games with a set total, 15 have hit the over (57.7%).
- This season, the Rockets have won 15 out of the 22 games, or 68.2%, in which they've been favored.
- This season, Houston has won 15 of its 22 games, or 68.2%, when favored by at least -114 on the moneyline.
Nuggets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Denver's ATS record is 16-10-0 this year.
- The Nuggets have a 2-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 1 point or more this season.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 18 of Denver's 26 games with a set total.
- The Nuggets have won 66.7% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (2-1).
- Denver has gone 1-1 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of -105 or longer (50%).
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Rockets vs. Nuggets Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Dorian Finney-Smith: Out (Ankle),
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Tari Eason: Out (Oblique)
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Aaron Gordon: Out (Hamstring),
Christian Braun: Out (Ankle),
Peyton Watson: Questionable (Side)
Rockets vs. Nuggets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Game time: 5 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SCHN, ALT, and NBA TV
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
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