The Denver Nuggets (44-27) take on the Houston Rockets (46-25) on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 7 PM ET at Toyota Center. This is a critical matchup as Houston looks to extend its nine-game winning streak and maintain its position as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference.

With Nikola Jokic ruled out, Denver faces an uphill battle against a red-hot Rockets squad led by Fred VanVleet, who dropped 37 points in their latest win.

Season Series Recap

• Houston leads 1-0 after a 128-108 victory over Denver on January 15, 2024.

Denver Nuggets: Struggles Continue

Denver is coming off a 128-109 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on March 22, 2024, failing to cover as 2-point favorites. The Nuggets have now lost three straight games, allowing at least 120 points in each.

Houston Rockets: Red-Hot Form

Houston has won nine straight games, including a 102-98 victory over Miami on March 22, 2024. The Rockets are 5-0-1 ATS in their last six meetings with Denver and hold a two-game lead over the Nuggets and Lakers in the standings.

Nuggets vs Rockets Betting Odds for March 24, 2024

Odds provided by Melbet:

Match Result and Total Points

• Rockets win and Over 227.5 → 2.5

• Rockets win and Under 227.5 → 2.5

• Nuggets win and Over 227.5 → 6.5

• Nuggets win and Under 227.5 → 6.5

Handicap and Total Points

• Rockets -7.5 and Over 227.5 → 3.5

• Rockets -7.5 and Under 227.5 → 3.75

• Nuggets +7.5 and Over 227.5 → 3.6

• Nuggets +7.5 and Under 227.5 → 3.5

Team Points and Outcome

• Rockets score 100+ and win → 1.588

• Rockets score 100+ and lose → 5.5

• Nuggets score 100+ and win → 4

• Nuggets score 100+ and lose → 15

• Rockets score 120+ and win → 10

• Rockets score 120+ and lose → 1.444

• Nuggets score 120+ and win → 26

• Nuggets score 120+ and lose → 3.5

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Key Injuries for March 24, 2024

Denver Nuggets:

• Christian Braun (foot) – Probable

• Aaron Gordon (calf) – Probable

• Nikola Jokic (elbow) – Out

• Jamal Murray (ankle) – Probable

Houston Rockets:

• Reed Sheppard (thumb) – Out

Get the latest injury updates on Melbet.

Expert Betting Picks for Nuggets vs Rockets (March 24, 2024)

Prediction: Rockets 119, Nuggets 110

Best Bets:

Spread: Bet Rockets -7.5 (-105)

• Houston has covered the spread in four of its last six home games.

• Denver is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games and has lost three straight games by double digits.

• The Rockets are 5-0-1 ATS in their last six matchups vs. Denver.

Over/Under: Bet Over 227.5 (-110)

• The Over has hit in four of Houston’s last five games.

• Denver’s games have gone Over in four of their last five.

• The Over has hit in two of the last three matchups between these teams.

Moneyline: Pass

Houston is heavily favored, and the moneyline does not offer great value. The spread or Over is the better play.

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