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The Denver Nuggets<\/a> (20-6) are underdogs (+1.5) in their attempt to extend a six-game winning streak when they host the Houston Rockets<\/a> (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.<\/p>\n

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).<\/p>\n

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Rockets vs. Nuggets betting information<\/p>\n

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook<\/a>. 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/p>\n

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