The Denver Nuggets will face off against the Houston Rockets in the final game of the NBA regular season at Toyota Center on Sunday. Tipoff is at 3:30 p.m. ET.
With the Rockets having locked up the No. 2 seed, and Jokic and the Nuggets’ place in the Western Conference bracket far from certain—depending on how tomorrow’s games unfold, they could be anywhere from the 4th to the 7th seed—this contest is expected to be one-sided. Houston will likely rest many of their starters.
Still, a 9.5 point spread seems high. Our best bet for today is Rockets +9.5 (-110).
Early this morning, the experts at Dimers simulated this game 10,000 times, then compared the results to current NBA odds to inform the data driven betting preview below.
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Nuggets vs. Rockets betting preview
Led by star players such as Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter, the Nuggets are up against a Rockets side that boasts Cam Whitmore, Reed Sheppard, and Jalen Green.
Utilize the interactive widget below to see the latest spread, total, and moneyline odds and probabilities for the Nuggets-Rockets matchup at Toyota Center.
This prediction and best bet for Sunday’s NBA matchup between the Nuggets and Rockets is from Dimers.com, a dependable source for sports betting predictions.
Check out all the important details on today’s game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.
Game details
The key information you need before the Nuggets vs. Rockets NBA game.
- Teams: Denver Nuggets vs. Houston Rockets
- Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Toyota Center
- NBA standings: Current NBA standings
- NBA news: Check the latest updates from the official NBA news site
Odds
The latest and best odds for the March Madness showdown between the Nuggets and Rockets.
- Spread: Nuggets -9.5 (-110), Rockets +9.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Nuggets -410, Rockets +340
- Total: Over/Under 233 (-112/-108)
The odds and lines featured here are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Expert prediction: Nuggets vs. Rockets
Leveraging state-of-the-art data analysis and advanced algorithms, the experts at Dimers have executed 10,000 simulations of Sunday’s Nuggets vs. Rockets game.
According to Dimers’ independent predictive analytics model, the Nuggets are more likely to defeat the Rockets at Toyota Center. This prediction is based on the model giving the Nuggets a 77% chance of winning the game.
Furthermore, Dimers predicts that the Rockets (+9.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 233-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
As always, these predictions and probabilities are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Nuggets vs. Rockets best bet
Our top pick for the Nuggets vs. Rockets game on Sunday is to bet on the Rockets +9.5 (-110).
This betting advice is based on cutting-edge modeling and valuable betting intelligence, designed to deliver you the best possible plays.
Score prediction for Nuggets vs. Rockets
Dimers’ predicted final score for the Denver vs. Houston game on Sunday has the Nuggets winning 120-112.
This expert prediction is based on each team’s average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.
NBA player props: Sunday
NBA prop bets offer an enjoyable way to place wagers on the Denver vs. Houston matchup without necessarily betting on the result of the game.
Dimers uses the best information available to project how each team’s leading players will perform at Toyota Center.
Nikola Jokic is expected to lead the way for the Nuggets with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists. For the Rockets, Cam Whitmore is projected to have 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists.
Nuggets vs. Rockets prop picks
To get a better idea of how each player might impact the game, here is a breakdown of the projected box scores for both teams:
Denver Nuggets prediction
- Nikola Jokic: 26 PTS, 12 REB, 12 AST, 2 3PT
- Jamal Murray: 23 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST, 3 3PT
- Michael Porter: 18 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST, 2 3PT
- Aaron Gordon: 18 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 2 3PT
- Christian Braun: 18 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST, 1 3PT
Houston Rockets prediction
- Cam Whitmore: 19 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 3 3PT
- Reed Sheppard: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST, 2 3PT
- Jalen Green: 11 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST, 2 3PT
- Tari Eason: 10 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST, 1 3PT
- Alperen Sengun: 9 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 0 3PT
NBA Sunday: Nuggets vs. Rockets
Get ready for Sunday’s game between the Nuggets and Rockets in the NBA at Toyota Center, which is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET. We emphasize that all of the NBA predictions and NBA best bets in this article are derived from 10,000 data-driven simulations of the Nuggets vs. Rockets game, and they are correct at the time of publication. They aim to assist you make better decisions when placing bets at online sportsbooks.
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