As the calendar turns to January 15, the stage is set for an electrifying face-off between the Houston Rockets (26-12) and the Denver Nuggets (24-15) at Denver’s famous Ball Arena.
The Rockets enter this game with complete confidence, having reeled off four straight victories, the most recent being a thrilling win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Star point guard Jalen Green was in great form, scoring a career-high 42 points to lead his team to victory. Meanwhile, the Nuggets are also on a four-game winning streak, highlighted by a dominant 118-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks just the night before. Jamal Murray dazzled with a spectacular 45-point performance, reaffirming his status as one of the league’s top talents.
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In an interesting twist, both teams suffered their most recent defeat at the hands of the Boston Celtics, illustrating the competitive balance within the league.
On the road, the Rockets boast an impressive 12-5 record and a positive +6 point differential. Conversely, the Nuggets have secured a solid 7-3 record in their last ten home games, promising a closely contested encounter.
For fans looking for in-depth analysis ahead of this clash, we’ve compiled everything you need — from kickoff details, current odds, team performances, player stats, to our meticulously detailed predictions elaborated betting choices and advice derived from our analysis and modeling tools.
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As of Wednesday, the latest odds see the Rockets with an implied team total of 116.72 points, while the Nuggets sit at 115.42 points.
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Expert Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) supports the Rockets in this matchup: “Houston Rockets +1.” He argues that the well-rested Rockets are in optimal position to surprise the Nuggets, potentially making them slight favorites in this matchup.
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