The Denver Nuggets (20-6) will try to build on a six-game winning streak when hosting the Houston Rockets (16-8) on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Ball Arena. It airs at 5 p.m. ET on SCHN, ALT, and NBA TV.
On Thursday, in their last game, the Rockets lost to the Pelicans 133-128 in OT. With 32 points, Kevin Durant was their leading scorer.
Rockets vs. Nuggets: How to watch on TV or live streamGame 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
Rockets vs. Nuggets odds and spread
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 8:24 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Spread Favorite: Rockets (-1.5)Moneyline: Rockets (-115), Nuggets (-105)Total: 236.5 pointsRockets top performersAlperen Sengun’s numbers for the season are 23.7 points, 7.2 assists and 9.5 boards per game, shooting 49.5% from the floor.Amen Thompson’s numbers for the season are 17.6 points, 5.2 assists and 7.3 boards per game.Durant’s numbers on the season are 25.1 points, 3.9 assists and 4.7 boards per contest.Jabari Smith Jr.’s numbers for the season are 15.3 points, 2 assists and 7 boards per contest.Reed Sheppard is averaging 12.8 points, 3.3 assists and 3.2 boards per contest.