Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, Odds and Picks for Wednesday, 01/15/25

The Houston Rockets (26-12) travel to Denver to face the Nuggets (24-15) in a highly anticipated Western Conference matchup. After suffering a blowout loss to Boston just over a week ago, the Rockets have rebounded with a four-game win streak, highlighted by a dramatic 13-point comeback victory against the Grizzlies. This young and dynamic Rockets squad, led by Jalen Green (21 PPG) and Alperen Sengun (19.3 PPG), is backed by veteran leadership from Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks. While their offense ranks 12th in the league (113.3 PPG), Houston’s strength lies in its defense (3rd in the NBA) and rebounding prowess, where they lead the league in total and offensive boards. Notably, Houston has excelled against top-tier Western Conference teams, posting a 9-2 record against OKC, MEM, DAL, LAC. However, this is their first matchup vs Denver.

The Nuggets, however, present a significant challenge. Winners of five of their last six, Denver is on a four-game win streak of their own, averaging 120 PPG during this stretch. Behind Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, the Nuggets have an elite offense ranked 4th in the league, excelling in ball movement as the NBA’s leader in assists. On the second night of a back-to-back, Denver remains unbeaten (8-0) in these scenarios, averaging 130 PPG. Last night, they managed player workloads effectively in their win over Dallas, keeping Jokic, Braun, MPJ and Gordon on the bench with the large lead. With home-court advantage and momentum, the Nuggets aim to maintain dominance and hold off Houston’s rising stars. Denver’s experience and offensive firepower make them tough to beat in the Mile High City.

Rockets vs Nuggets Prediction: Nuggets ML (-105) available at time of publishing. Playable to -1.5.

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