The defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets is set to visit the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on Friday, November 24, for an NBA In-Season Tournament group stage game.
The game will tip off at 8:00 PM Eastern Time and will be broadcast on Space City Home Network and Altitude Sports. The game will also be livestreamed on fuboTV.
Rockets vs. Nuggets NBA In-Season Tournament Odds
Here's an overview of the betting odds for the upcoming NBA In-Season Tournament group stage game featuring the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets, as provided by BetMGM Sportsbook.
Moneyline:
Denver: -165
Houston: +225
Spread:
Denver: -3.5
Houston: +3.5
Total: 216.5
Denver is listed at -165, indicating they are the favorites. A bet of $165 on Denver would yield a $100 profit if they win. Houston, with a moneyline of +225, is the underdog. A $100 bet on Houston would result in a $225 profit if they win.
Denver is favored to win the game by 3.5 points. In other words, if you choose to bet on Denver against the spread, they must win the game by more than 3.5 points for your bet to be successful. The same applies to Houston's -3.5 spread.
In this case, the over/under is set at 216.5 points. Bettors can wager on whether the total points scored by both teams will be over or under this specified number.
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Rockets vs. Nuggets NBA In-Season Tournament Preview
The two teams recently faced off in the same venue nearly two weeks ago on November 12, with the Rockets securing a narrow victory of 107-104.
Both teams have performed similarly in their last five games, each holding a 2-3 record.
The Nuggets, however, are currently facing challenges, having experienced defeats against the Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New Orleans Pelicans.
The absence of star Jamal Murray, who has been sidelined since early November due to a hamstring injury, has left the Nuggets vulnerable.
Meanwhile, the Rockets were defeated with narrow margins in all three recent losses, each decided in crunch time.
They suffered a six-point loss against the Clippers, a one-point loss against the Lakers, and a five-point loss against the Warriors. These three opposing teams are considered championship contenders to some extent.
Rockets vs. Nuggets NBA In-Season Tournament Pick
Nuggets 110, Rockets 106
This matchup is expected to be closely contested, with the Rockets eager to secure another victory over the defending champions.
However, the young team will need to perform at their best in all aspects to put up an intense fight. Considering a recent stretch where they played four games in six days, fatigue may pose a challenge for the team.
However, coach Mike Malone may have figured out adjustments from their recent encounter this month that could help the team win this time around. The Nuggets would also love to bounce back from their recent loss against the Magic.
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