The Nuggets will play the Rockets on Sunday, April 13th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:40 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the Denver Nuggets and the Houston Rockets will take to the court on Sunday, April 13th, 2025. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Denver Nuggets arrive at this game with a 94.67 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets, have a 95.67 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets sport a 23-17 away team record. That result ranks them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets hit the floor with a 29-11 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2024-25 season ranked 5th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Denver Nuggets sit 3rd (120.7) for average points scored per game. The Houston Rockets stand 13th, averaging 114.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.9 points against the Denver Nuggets per game this season. That result puts them 7th in the league for the 2024-25 season. The Houston Rockets stand 22nd in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 109.6 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Denver Nuggets wind down the season with a 8-8 Western Northwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Houston Rockets, have a 13-3 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Denver Nuggets have a 49-32 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 52-29 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Denver Nuggets sail to Houston to plunder a victory...Lagging behind in the standings, the Nuggets need this win to secure their spot...The Rockets, with a better record, aim to defend their home court...Review each team's season standings below to see who will come out on top...In the final battle before the playoffs, tensions run high as these teams clash...At the buzzer, only one will emerge victorious, leaving the other to walk the plank...Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners...Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players to place your bets...Will the Nuggets rise above their division rivals or will the Rockets reign supreme? Hoist the colors, it's game day!
Best Nuggets at Rockets Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Nuggets are -7.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +7.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 235.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 235.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Nuggets are the -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Nuggets
Rockets
4/13/25 3:40pm EDT | -7.5 -110+7.5 -110 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +7.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -7.5 Denver Nuggets favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Denver Nuggets at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Nuggets
Rockets
Game to Overtime
4/13/25 3:40pm EDT | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
DEN at HOU 4/13/25 3:40pm EDT | 121.5 o -118121.5 u -110Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
DEN at HOU 4/13/25 3:40pm EDT | 113.5 o -120113.5 u -105Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
DEN at HOU 4/13/25 3:40pm EDT | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
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Christian Braun
Points Scored
DEN at HOU 4/13/25 3:40pm EDT | 13.5 o -13513.5 u +100Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points Scored
DEN at HOU 4/13/25 3:40pm EDT | 18.5 o -13018.5 u +100Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points Scored
DEN at HOU 4/13/25 3:40pm EDT | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points Scored
DEN at HOU 4/13/25 3:40pm EDT | 28.5 o -11528.5 u -118Bet |
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Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at HOU 4/13/25 3:40pm EDT | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -130Bet |
Christian Braun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at HOU 4/13/25 3:40pm EDT | 21.5 o -11821.5 u -115Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at HOU 4/13/25 3:40pm EDT | 27.5 o -11527.5 u -115Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at HOU 4/13/25 3:40pm EDT | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -120Bet |
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Nikola Jokic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at HOU 4/13/25 3:40pm EDT | 50.5 o -12550.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Houston Rockets | 52 | 30 | 0.634 | +16.0 | 29-12 | 23-17 | 13-3 | 31-21 | 114.3 | 109.8 | +4.5 | L3 | 6-4 |
| x - Denver Nuggets | 50 | 32 | 0.610 | +18.0 | 26-15 | 24-17 | 8-8 | 32-20 | 120.8 | 116.9 | +3.9 | W3 | 5-5 |
Denver Nuggets & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
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Denver Nuggets & Houston Rockets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets NBA Game
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