The Denver Nuggets (43-19) are 12.5-point favorites against the Houston Rockets (13-47) on February 28, 2023 at Toyota Center. The Rockets are sputtering right now, having lost nine in a row and going 1-9 during their past 10 games. The matchup’s over/under is set at 232.5.
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Nuggets Vs Rockets Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -12.5 | 232.5 |
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Injury Report as of February 28
Nuggets: Jamal Murray: Probable (Back), Aaron Gordon: Probable (Rib), Zeke Nnaji: Out (Shoulder)
Rockets: Danny Green: Out (Trade Pending), John Wall: Out (Abdominal), Kevin Porter: Out (Foot), Jae’Sean Tate: Out (Ankle)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Rockets (+12.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (232.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Nuggets Vs Rockets Stat Rankings
| Nuggets Avg. (Rank) | Rockets Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 117.0 (6th) | Points Scored | 109.7 (29th) |
| 112.8 (13th) | Points Allowed | 118.3 (27th) |
| 43.0 (16th) | Rebounds | 46.5 (4th) |
| 9.9 (18th) | Off. Rebounds | 13.2 (1st) |
| 12.1 (15th) | 3pt Made | 10.8 (22nd) |
| 29.1 (2nd) | Assists | 22.4 (28th) |
| 14.3 (23rd) | Turnovers | 16.0 (30th) |
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Nuggets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 54 | 24.8 | 11.7 | 10.0 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Jamal Murray | 48 | 19.9 | 4.1 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
| Aaron Gordon | 50 | 17.1 | 6.8 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 45 | 17.0 | 5.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 3.0 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 59 | 11.4 | 2.9 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 1.9 |
Rockets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 54 | 21.8 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | 40 | 19.2 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 2.2 |
| Alperen Sengun | 55 | 15.0 | 8.8 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 57 | 12.0 | 7.1 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Kenyon Martin Jr. | 60 | 11.8 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
Betting Trends
- The Nuggets have 34 wins in 62 games against the spread this season.
- Denver has one win ATS (1-0-1) as a 12.5-point favorite or greater this season.
- The Nuggets have seen 30 of their 62 games hit the over.
- In 26 games this year, Denver and its opponent have combined to score more than 232.5 points.
- The over/under for this game is 232.5 points, 2.7 more than the average point total for Nuggets games this season.
- The Rockets have 22 wins in 60 games against the spread this season.
- Houston has one win ATS (1-4) as a 12.5-point underdog or greater this season.
- The Rockets have seen 30 of their 60 games go over the point total.
- Houston’s games have gone over 232.5 points on 22 occasions this season.
- Rockets games average 228.0 total points, 4.5 less than the total for this matchup.
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