# Nuggets vs. Rockets prediction: Nikola Jokic to out-duel Kevin Durant in Houston

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nuggets-vs-rockets-prediction-nikola-jokic-to-out-duel-kevin-durant-in-houston/
- Published: 2026-11-09T21:35:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T22:37:44+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/09/betting/nuggets-vs-rockets-prediction-nba-odds-picks-best-bets-monday/
- Topics: Space, Technology, World

## Key points

- Denver are tipped to beat Houston in a close game.
- The Rockets are 2-3 in clutch-time games this season.
- The suggested bet is Nuggets moneyline at +148.

## Summary

Denver travel to Houston for a Monday NBA game, with the Rockets seeking to end a two-game losing streak after a strong start. The preview predicts the Nuggets will win, arguing that Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray may handle late-game situations better than Houston’s offence.

Houston are favoured by 4.5 points, with the total set around 222.5. The Rockets have gone 2-3 in clutch-time games this season, while Denver are 2-1; the article also notes that Houston’s Steven Adams and Clint Capela are injured. Its suggested bet is the Nuggets moneyline at +148.

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