Nuggets vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 9 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 9, 2023, 2:10AM | Published: Dec 7, 2023, 11:46PM
The Denver Nuggets will play the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Ball Arena on Saturday, starting at 1:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter, the Nuggets are up against a Rockets side that includes Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Nuggets vs Rockets game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Nuggets vs Rockets
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Denver-Houston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Nuggets a 78% chance of winning against the Rockets at Ball Arena.
More: Nuggets vs Rockets Match Centre
Nuggets vs Rockets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Ball Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Nuggets $1.27, Rockets $4.00
- Line: Nuggets -9 ($1.95), Rockets +9 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 221.5 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, PointsBet currently has the Nuggets at $1.27. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Rockets at $4.00.
The Nuggets are 9-point favourites against the Rockets, with odds of $1.95 currently on offer at bet365.
For the underdog Rockets (+9) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 221.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Nuggets and the Rockets have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The Over/Under total of 221.5 points has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Nuggets vs Rockets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Denver at $1.27 with PointsBet (78% probability)
- Line: Nuggets -9 at $1.95 with bet365 (50% probability)
- Total Points: Over 221.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (51% probability)
Stats Insider's Nuggets vs Rockets betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and wagering intelligence 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 Saturday has the Nuggets winning 115-106.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Nuggets vs Rockets: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Nuggets vs Rockets without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Nikola Jokic is expected to lead the way for the Nuggets with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, while Jalen Green is projected to have 22 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists for the Rockets.
Nuggets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 27 | 12 | 11 |
| Jamal Murray | 23 | 4 | 7 |
| Michael Porter | 18 | 7 | 1 |
| Aaron Gordon | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 11 | 3 | 2 |
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 22 | 3 | 4 |
| Alperen Sengun | 18 | 10 | 5 |
| Fred VanVleet | 17 | 4 | 8 |
| Jabari Smith | 15 | 8 | 2 |
| Dillon Brooks | 13 | 3 | 2 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Denver vs Houston match-up at Ball Arena.
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Nuggets vs Rockets: Preview
The NBA game between the Nuggets and Rockets at Ball Arena is scheduled to tip off at 1:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Saturday 9 December 2023
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Denver vs Houston predictions have been made based on 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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