Nuggets vs. Rockets Predictions and Odds - Jan 1, 2022

The Houston Rockets take on the favored Denver Nuggets in NBA action at Toyota Center on New Year's Day, commencing at 8:00PM EST.

Dimers' top betting picks for Nuggets vs. Rockets, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Nuggets vs. Rockets?

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Nuggets-Rockets NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Nuggets a 74% chance of defeating the Rockets.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rockets are +6.5 underdogs against the Nuggets, with -110 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the favored Nuggets (-6.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds on offer at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +260, which means you can bet $100 to profit $260, earning a total payout of $360, if they win.

On the other hand, PointsBet has the best moneyline odds for the Nuggets at -285, where you can risk $285 to win $100, for a total payout of $385, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 220.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at -112, as well as the best odds for the Under at -108.

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According to DimersBOT, the Rockets (+6.5) are a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 220.5 points is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Nuggets vs. Rockets

• Spread: Rockets +6.5 at -110 with BetMGM (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Rockets Win at +260 with FanDuel Sportsbook (2.0% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 220.5 at -112 with FanDuel Sportsbook (52% probability)

While the Nuggets are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Rockets moneyline is the best option because of the 2.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Nuggets vs. Rockets Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Denver vs. Houston at Toyota Center this Saturday has the Nuggets prevailing 114-106.

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Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Nuggets-Rockets matchup, including pre-game predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Nuggets vs. Rockets on Saturday January 1, 2022.

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Nuggets vs. Rockets 2022 Game Info

When do the Rockets play the Nuggets?

• Date: Saturday January 1, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM EST / 5:00PM PST
• Venue: Toyota Center

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