Denver Nuggets at Houston Rockets Predictions & Picks – Rockets To Rebound In NBA
- Houston tipped to cover spread against Denver
- Denver's injury list is a key concern despite their good form
- Houston are 4-1 at home and 7-0 ATS in their wins
Denver Nuggets at Houston Rockets Predictions & Picks
Houston are tipped to cover as they get back on track with a home win.
Denver are in good form and have won all but one road game so far, but they arrive with a bunch of injuries and the Rockets, who have been strong at home, can take full advantage.
- Houston Rockets are 7-3 this season
- Houston Rockets are 4-1 at home so far
- Houston Rockets are 7-0-0 ATS in their 7 wins
- The Under has cashed in 3 of Houston’s last 4 games
Head To Head
- Houston Rockets lead the all-time series 112-105
- Denver Nuggets won 129-93 when the two teams last met in March 2026
Denver Nuggets Form
Denver head to Houston looking to win three straight games for the first time this season.
The Nuggets made a slow start as they lost two of their first three games, but ended October in promising form with back-to-back wins.
They went out on the road to beat New Orleans 104-91, and followed that up with a 127-120 victory in Phoenix.
Denver failed to make it three-in-a-row as they lost 118-110 to Portland, but they have not been beaten since.
The Nuggets bounced back at home as they beat Toronto 128-109, and they followed that up with a 114-102 win over Indiana in Mexico.
Houston Rockets Form
Houston come into this matchup having lost back-to-back games, dropping them to 7-3.
The Rockets made a flying start to the season as they reeled off five consecutive victories, including a 114-110 win in San Antonio.
That run was halted by a 116-111 loss in Dallas, but they issued a strong response as they knocked off two contenders at home.
Houston blew out Oklahoma City, 119-98, and then held Boston to under 100 points as they won the game, 109-93.
The Rockets have not won since though, following up a 117-107 loss to Minnesota with a 102-99 defeat in Phoenix.
Verdict
Denver arrive in better form, but that injury report is a massive red flag with so many notable names appearing on it.
Houston have been solid at home despite the loss to Minnesota, and they have made a good start to this campaign, so we are backing the Rockets in this one.
Houston have been solid at home despite the loss to Minnesota, and they have made a good start to this campaign, so we are backing the Rockets in this one.
Leigh Copson
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