The Denver Nuggets (20-6) are underdogs (+1.5) in their attempt to extend a six-game winning streak when they host the Houston Rockets (16-8) at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Ball Arena. The matchup airs on SCHN, ALT, and NBA TV. The matchup’s point total is set at 236.5.
In its previous game, Houston lost to the Pelicans on Thursday, 133-128 in OT. Kevin Durant scored a team-high 32 points (and contributed two assists and seven rebounds).
Rockets vs. Nuggets betting information
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:27 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Spread: Houston -1.5Moneyline: Houston -110, Denver -110Total: 236.5 pointsRockets betting insightsThe Rockets are 14-10-0 against the spread this season.The Rockets are 12-10 against the spread when favored by 1.5 points or more this season.A total of 15 of the Rockets’ 26 games with a set total have hit the over (57.7%).Rockets key playersAlperen Sengun: 23.7 PTS, 9.5 REB, 7.2 AST, 1.5 STL, 49.5 FG%, 32.8 3PT% (20-for-61)Amen Thompson: 17.6 PTS, 7.3 REB, 5.2 AST, 1.3 STL, 49.3 FG%, 18.4 3PT% (9-for-49)Kevin Durant: 25.1 PTS, 51.3 FG%, 42 3PT% (42-for-100)Jabari Smith Jr.: 15.3 PTS, 7 REB, 44.7 FG%, 36.2 3PT% (47-for-130)Reed Sheppard: 12.8 PTS, 1.5 STL, 45.6 FG%, 42.8 3PT% (62-for-145)Rockets vs. Nuggets game infoGame day: Saturday, December 20, 2025Game time: 5 p.m. ETLocation: Denver, ColoradoArena: Ball ArenaTV channel: Space City Home NetworkLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo