Rockets vs. Nuggets Picks & Best Bets 15th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Denver Nuggets will host the Houston Rockets in NBA action on Wednesday at Ball Arena, starting at 9:00 p.m. ET.
The Nuggets will be led by Jamal Murray, Russell Westbrook and Michael Porter, while the Rockets are headlined by Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.
We have conducted 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to highlight the best Rockets vs. Nuggets bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Rockets will likely defeat the Nuggets with a projected final score of 115-110.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Rockets vs. Nuggets Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Rockets vs. Nuggets picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Rockets vs. Nuggets Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
- Game Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Ball Arena
- Spread: Rockets -5.5 / Nuggets +5.5
- Moneyline: Rockets -200 / Nuggets +176
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 224 Points (-110/-110)
Rockets -5.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Rockets have a 59% chance of covering the spread, while the Nuggets have a probability of 41%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -105 for the Rockets -5.5, providing a favorable 7.7% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 224 @ -110 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 224, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis shows a 57% likelihood of the 224-point total going over, providing an edge of 4.6%.
Rockets vs. Nuggets Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Rockets at -200 via BetMGM, whilst the Denver Nuggets are available at +176 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Rockets are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 66% chance of coming out on top.
Although the Rockets are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +176 odds on the Nuggets moneyline, providing an edge of 21.8%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Rockets vs. Nuggets
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Wednesday's Rockets vs. Nuggets game.
Houston Rockets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Green | 26 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Alperen Sengun | 20 | 11 | 6 | 0 |
Amen Thompson | 17 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
Fred VanVleet | 16 | 4 | 8 | 3 |
Dillon Brooks | 16 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Jalen Green Over 3.5 Assists (+135)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Jalen Green Over 3.5 Assists | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +135 |
- Our top prop bet for the Rockets is on Jalen Green to record over 3.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 assists, giving us an edge of 11.1% on the +135 odds offered by DraftKings.
Denver Nuggets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jamal Murray | 24 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Russell Westbrook | 15 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
Michael Porter | 15 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
Christian Braun | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Julian Strawther | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Jamal Murray Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+145)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
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Jamal Murray Over 2.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +145 |
- Our best prop bet for the Nuggets is on Jamal Murray to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 11.6% on the +145 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Rockets vs. Nuggets Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Rockets vs. Nuggets trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Alperen Sengun Over 2.5 Total Turnovers
Alperen Sengun has recorded more than 2.5 turnovers in 8 of his last 11 appearances (73% success rate). You can bet on him to go over 2.5 turnovers again at odds of -105 (51% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Dillon Brooks Over 1.5 Total Assists
Dillon Brooks has had more than 1.5 assists in 7 of his last 10 appearances (70%). You can place a wager on him to record over 1.5 assists again at odds of -115 (53%), also available at Bet365.
Nikola Jokic Over 1.5 Total Steals
Nikola Jokic has had more than 1.5 steals in 11 of his last 16 games (69%). You can bet on him to record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +130 (43%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jamal Murray of the Nuggets to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Rockets -5.5 to cover.
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