Nuggets vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 16 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 16, 2025, 12:41AM | Published: Dec 15, 2025, 4:00PM
The Denver Nuggets will take on the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Ball Arena on Tuesday, starting at 1:30pm AEDT.
Led by star players Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Cameron Johnson, the Nuggets are up against a Rockets line-up that includes Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Nuggets vs Rockets game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Denver vs Houston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Rockets a 53% chance of winning against the Nuggets at Ball Arena.
Nuggets vs Rockets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Ball Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Nuggets $1.95, Rockets $1.87
- Line: Nuggets +1 ($1.91), Rockets -1 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 237.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Nuggets at $1.95 and the Rockets at $1.87.
The Nuggets are listed as 1-point underdogs against the Rockets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Rockets (-1) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 237.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Rockets (-1) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 237.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Nuggets vs Rockets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.87 with Bet365
- Line: Rockets -1 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 237.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Nuggets vs Rockets best bets are based on world-class modelling and wagering intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice every time.
Nuggets vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Nuggets vs Rockets at Ball Arena on Tuesday is the Rockets prevailing 118-117.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Denver vs Houston game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Nuggets vs Rockets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Denver vs Houston match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Nuggets vs Rockets: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Nuggets and Rockets at Ball Arena is scheduled to commence at 1:30pm AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Tuesday 16 December 2025
- Time: 1:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Denver vs Houston predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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