Nuggets vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 21 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 20, 2025, 10:10PM | Published: Dec 20, 2025, 12:06PM
The Denver Nuggets will face the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Ball Arena on Sunday, commencing at 9:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Cameron Johnson, the Nuggets are up against a Rockets team that includes Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Nuggets vs Rockets game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Denver vs Houston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Rockets a 56% chance of beating the Nuggets at Ball Arena.
Nuggets vs Rockets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Ball Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Nuggets $1.95, Rockets $1.87
- Line: Nuggets +1 ($1.91), Rockets -1 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 236 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 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 236 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 236-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% 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 236 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Nuggets vs Rockets predictions are based on market-leading simulations and gambling expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Nuggets vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Nuggets vs Rockets at Ball Arena this Sunday is the Rockets winning 118-116.
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 Sunday, 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 regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Denver vs Houston match-up.
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Nuggets vs Rockets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Nuggets and Rockets at Ball Arena is scheduled to begin at 9:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Sunday 21 December 2025
- Time: 9:00am AEDT
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Denver vs Houston predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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