The Denver Nuggets continue to struggle, winning only three out of ten games, while the Houston Rockets have back to back wins, and eight wins out of last ten. The Denver Nuggets (40-24) host the Houston Rockets (41-23) for some slammin NBA action. Whoever is the home team has won the last seven meetings. NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Nuggets as -5 point home favs over the Rockets with the over/under set at 198 ½ points. Get your Denver Nuggets vs Houston RocketsSportsbook.com
The Rockets recently beat the Grizzlies 93-83 at home. Their top producers were Yao Ming with 24pts 17 rebounds, while Luis Scola added 18pts 14 rebounds and Ron Artest chipped in with 13pts. Yao averaged 31.5pts on 68.4 percent shooting in Houston's two wins over the Nuggets, but had only 18pts on 5-of-12 shooting in the loss. Because of injuries, Yao has played in only two games in Denver since the start of the 2005-06 season. Houston has had little trouble since McGrady went down, moving into third in the West and within two games of the Spurs. The Rockets are 14-17 SU on the road where they average 97.4 ppg and give up an average 98.4 ppg. They are 1-4 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 101.2 ppg and given up an average 105.6 ppg. The Rockets are 30-32-1 ATS overall, 15-16 ATS on the road and 19-12 over/under on the road.
The Nuggets recently lost to the Kings 106-114 on the road. Their top scorers were Carmelo Anthony with 32pts, while Chauncey Billups added 22pts 8 assists and J.R. Smith and Nene combined for 33pts. This loss dropped the Nuggets out of first place in the Northwest Division to third — half a game behind Utah, percentage points behind Portland. The Nuggets are 23-7 SU at home where they average 105.2 ppg and give up an average 99.9 ppg. They are 4-1 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 97.2 ppg and given up an average 97.6 ppg. Anthony Carter is still battling a strained left hip and is listed as questionable and Kenyon Martin is listed as doubtful, he’s missed three straight. The Nuggets are 34-28-1 ATS overall, 17-12-1 ATS at home and 16-14 over/under at home.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Denver.
- Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Northwest.
- Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
- Nuggets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.
Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets NBA Prediction
When: Mon, Mar 9, 2009 9:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Rockets +5
Point-Spreads.com Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets NBA Prediction
The Bottom Line: I have no doubt the Nuggets will win, but the Rockets will cover the spread. Just see Recent Trends. Go Rockets! Get your Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets NBA Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
