The Nuggets will play the Rockets on Friday, November 21st, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:40 pm EST. 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
The NBA season is now underway, with the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets scheduled to play on Friday, November 21st, 2025. Before these teams hit the hardwood, let's dig into some stats from the 2025-26 regular season to get an idea of what's in store for this game. Note that it's still early. Eventually, clear trends will emerge for both teams as the season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 97.33 power ranking so far this season. The power ranking for the Houston Rockets is 97.67. Keep tabs on these values, as they will change in the coming weeks.
- Away Denver Nuggets - So far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the Denver Nuggets have a 5-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets come to this game with a 5-1 record as a home team so far in the 2025-26 regular season. This puts them at 4th for home team wins in the league overall.
- Average Points Per Game - The Denver Nuggets now rank 1st (124.6) for average points scored per game, with the Houston Rockets standing at 2nd (123.9).
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Looking at the average number of points opponents have scored so far this season, the Denver Nuggets rank 21st (113.1), while the Houston Rockets currently rank 22nd (112.5).
- Team Records - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 11-3 overall record, while the Houston Rockets currently possess a 10-3 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! The Denver Nuggets sail into hostile waters...against the Houston Rockets on Friday. The Rockets' arena be ablaze...with fans ready for battle between two top teams. Denver stands at 11-3, Houston at 10-3...high-scoring clash ahead. Nuggets average 124.6 points per game, Rockets at 123.9...don't miss the action on the court.
Prepare ye gold doubloons...for the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets. Our partner sportsbooks have you covered...with all the betting options ye could desire. Review this game's prop bets below...and choose wisely to fill yer treasure chest. The Nuggets and Rockets be evenly matched...it be anyone's game to plunder.
So raise the Jolly Roger...and set sail for Houston's arena. The Nuggets be looking to extend their winning streak...while the Rockets aim to defend their home turf. Stand witness to this clash of titans...as the battle for NBA supremacy rages on. Don't miss a moment of the action...the outcome be uncertain, but the excitement be guaranteed.
Best Nuggets at Rockets Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -2.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Denver Nuggets are +2.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 234.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 234.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Nuggets
Rockets
11/21/25 9:40pm EST | +2.5 -110-2.5 -110 |
Underdog Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Denver Nuggets underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Denver Nuggets at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Nuggets
Rockets
Game to Overtime
11/21/25 9:40pm EST | Yes +1100No -3000Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
DEN at HOU 11/21/25 9:40pm EST | 116.5 o -115116.5 u -110Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
DEN at HOU 11/21/25 9:40pm EST | 118.5 o -115118.5 u -110Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
DEN at HOU 11/21/25 9:40pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -130Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
DEN at HOU 11/21/25 9:40pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points Scored
DEN at HOU 11/21/25 9:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
Cameron Johnson
Points Scored
DEN at HOU 11/21/25 9:40pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u -105Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
DEN at HOU 11/21/25 9:40pm EST | 12.5 o -13512.5 u +100Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points Scored
DEN at HOU 11/21/25 9:40pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Kevin Durant
Points Scored
DEN at HOU 11/21/25 9:40pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -120Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points Scored
DEN at HOU 11/21/25 9:40pm EST | 28.5 o -12528.5 u -110Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at HOU 11/21/25 9:40pm EST | 24.5 o -11524.5 u -118Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at HOU 11/21/25 9:40pm EST | 40.5 o -11840.5 u -115Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at HOU 11/21/25 9:40pm EST | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -125Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at HOU 11/21/25 9:40pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at HOU 11/21/25 9:40pm EST | 31.5 o -10531.5 u -125Bet |
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Nikola Jokic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at HOU 11/21/25 9:40pm EST | 52.5 o -10552.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Denver Nuggets | 14 | 5 | 0.737 | +5.0 | 6-3 | 8-2 | 2-1 | 12-4 | 124.8 | 115.1 | +9.7 | W1 | 7-3 |
| Houston Rockets | 13 | 4 | 0.765 | +5.0 | 5-2 | 8-2 | 2-1 | 6-3 | 121.6 | 109.9 | +11.7 | W3 | 8-2 |
Denver Nuggets & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Denver Nuggets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +550 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +1000 Bet |
Denver Nuggets & Houston Rockets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, November 21st, 2025 at 9:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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