Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction and Odds - December 8, 2023

NBA action continues on Friday at 9:00PM ET as the Houston Rockets square off with the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.

Dimers' full betting preview for Friday's Rockets vs. Nuggets game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Rockets vs. Nuggets

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Rockets-Nuggets NBA game 10,000 times as part of our NBA picks for tonight.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Nuggets a 78% chance of beating the Rockets.

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Rockets vs. Nuggets Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Rockets	Nuggets
Spread	+8.5 (-105)	-8.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+310	-375
Total	o221 (-105)	u221 (-110)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

• The Nuggets are -8.5 favorites versus the Rockets, with -110 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Rockets (+8.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nuggets at -375, which means you can risk $375 to win $100, for a total payout of $475, if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +310, where you can bet $100 to profit $310, earning a total payout of $410, if they win.
• The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 221 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all the sports betting sites available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Best Bets: Rockets vs. Nuggets

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best bets for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Rockets +8.5	-105
Moneyline	Nuggets	-375
Total	Over 221	-105

Dimers' NBA best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Rockets vs. Nuggets Prediction

Our predicted final score for Houston vs. Denver at Ball Arena on Friday has the Nuggets winning 115-106.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Rockets and Nuggets have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 221-point Over/Under also has a 51% chance of going Over.

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Rockets vs. Nuggets Player Props

NBA player props are an exciting way to wager on Houston vs. Denver without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Jalen Green is expected to step up for the Rockets with 22 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, while Nikola Jokic is projected to finish with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for the Nuggets.

Rockets Projected Box Score

Our model's projected player stats for the Rockets in Friday's game:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Jalen Green	22	3	4	2
Alperen Sengun	18	10	5	0
Fred VanVleet	17	4	8	3
Jabari Smith	15	8	2	1
Dillon Brooks	13	3	2	2

Nuggets Projected Box Score

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Nuggets on Friday:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Nikola Jokic	27	12	11	1
Jamal Murray	23	4	7	3
Michael Porter	18	7	1	4
Aaron Gordon	12	6	3	1
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope	11	3	2	2

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights before Rockets vs. Nuggets on Friday December 8, 2023.

Rockets vs. Nuggets Preview

Friday's action between the Nuggets and Rockets at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets
• Date: Friday December 8, 2023
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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Conclusion

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