Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NBA match.
The match between the Denver Nuggets and the Houston Rockets can safely be called the main event of the night. The teams occupy second and third place in the Western Conference and are actively chasing the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets go into this match on a five-game winning streak, having dealt with the top-ranked Cleveland Cavaliers (114:104), the Orlando Magic (117:113 OT) and the Milwaukee Bucks (122:115) during this run. This is largely down to the incredible offence built by Ime Udoka. They average 123.9 points per game (second in the league) and lead the NBA in three-point percentage (42.3). Stopping such a team is not easy at all.
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets, in turn, are the highest-scoring team in the league. They score 124.6 points per game with an average 50.6% field-goal percentage (second in the NBA). The main credit for this, of course, goes to Nikola Jokić. He not only dishes out 11.1 assists per game but also scores 29.1 points per game. Thanks to him, they are racking up wins and are considered one of the title contenders.
Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The two highest-scoring teams in the league will be facing each other, so it is reasonable to expect an entertaining game. We suggest backing the over on the total points. We also recommend looking closely at a bet on Nikola Jokić's points; in such a crucial spot, he is likely to deliver a top-level performance.
