Away Team
Record 5-3
Last 5 4-1 last five
ATS 4-4-0 ATS
Road 3-1 road
Standings
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Schedule
Tipoff Countdown
13:30:49
Start Time 8:40 PM EST
Date November 09, 2026
Venue Toyota Center
Where To Watch Space City Home Network
Where To Stream SCHN+
Season Series First meeting of 2026-27; the 2025-26 regular-season series was tied 2-2.

Houston enters with a 7-3 record and 7-3 mark against the spread, while Denver has covered four of eight. The Rockets defensive efficiency and home performance provide a meaningful contrast to the Nuggets recent road success.

Home Team
Record 7-3
Last 5 2-3 last five
ATS 7-3-0 ATS
Home 4-1 home
Analysis Updated: 6:15 AM ET
Injuries Checked: 6:15 AM ET
Odds Updated: 7:04 AM ET

Betting Snapshot

Spread
HOU -8.5
Open: HOU -4.5
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Moneyline
HOU -344
Open: HOU -166
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Total
217.5
Open: 222.5
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Best Free Prop Pick

FREE PROP
Nikola Jokic Under 47.5 PTS+REB+AST
Nikola Jokic averaged 22.9 points, 10.1 rebounds and 9.1 assists through eight games. Alperen Sengun averaged 21.5 points and 7.8 assists across eight appearances. Kevin Durant recorded 21 points and 10 rebounds at Phoenix on November 7.

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Best Home Spread
FanDuel | HOU -8.5
Best Home Moneyline
FanDuel | HOU -320
Best Over Line
FanDuel | 216.5
Best Away Spread
Bovada | DEN +9
Best Away Moneyline
LowVig.ag | DEN +285
Best Under Line
DraftKings | 217.5
Updated 7:04 AM ET
Sportsbook Spread Moneyline Total
FanDuelDEN +8.5
HOU -8.5
DEN +260
HOU -320
O 216.5
U 216.5
DraftKingsDEN +8.5
HOU -8.5
DEN +276
HOU -344
O 217.5
U 217.5
BetMGMDEN +8.5
HOU -8.5
DEN +260
HOU -325
O 217.5
U 217.5
BetRiversDEN +8.5
HOU -8.5
DEN +260
HOU -345
O 216.5
U 216.5
FanaticsDEN +8.5
HOU -8.5
DEN +265
HOU -340
O 217
U 217
BovadaDEN +9
HOU -9
DEN +265
HOU -330
O 217
U 217
BetOnline.agDEN +9
HOU -9
DEN +280
HOU -350
O 217.5
U 217.5
LowVig.agDEN +9
HOU -9
DEN +285
HOU -345
O 217.5
U 217.5
MyBookie.agDEN +8.5
HOU -8.5
DEN +270
HOU -360
O 217
U 217
BetUSDEN +9
HOU -9
—O 217.5
U 217.5
CaesarsDEN +9
HOU -9
DEN +275
HOU -350
O 217
U 217

Injury Report

Availability remains a central variable. The injury listing released ahead of the game identifies Denver center Nikola Jokic, guards Jamal Murray and Christian Braun, and forwards Aaron Gordon, Cameron Johnson and DeMar DeRozan as questionable. Julian Strawther is listed out with a left knee sprain. Houston lists Steven Adams out with a right soleus strain and Clint Capela out with a right ankle sprain. Check updated team designations before interpreting frontcourt matchups or player markets.

Key Players

Denver
Nikola Jokic
Jokic averaged 22.9 points, 10.1 rebounds and 9.1 assists through eight games.
Houston
Alperen Sengun
Sengun averaged 21.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 7.8 assists in eight appearances.

Key Matchup Edge

Houston has the superior early defensive profile, allowing 107.0 points per game compared with 113.1 for Denver, and holds a 7-3 ATS mark against Denver at 4-4. The Nuggets counter with a 3-1 road record and Jokic playmaking. Houston frontcourt absences and Denver questionable starters could meaningfully alter those apparent edges.

3 Things to Watch

  • Houston defense allowing 107.0 points per game
  • Denver 3-1 straight up on the road
  • Frontcourt injuries and Jokic availability

Betting Breakdown

Houston welcomes Denver to Toyota Center with a 7-3 record and a 7-3 record against the spread. The Rockets have allowed 107.0 points per game, a notable advantage over Denver's 113.1 allowed. Their 4-1 home record and 4-1 home ATS mark reinforce the case for defensive consistency in familiar surroundings. Denver is 5-3 overall and 4-4 ATS, but its away profile is stronger than its overall betting record suggests: the Nuggets are 3-1 on the road both straight up and against the number. They have also won four of their last five games, including a 114-102 victory at Indiana. Houston, by contrast, has dropped two straight after starting 7-1, most recently falling 102-99 at Phoenix. The personnel picture complicates any simple handicap. Denver has several important contributors listed questionable, including Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, while Houston lists centers Steven Adams and Clint Capela out. Denver's offensive execution through Jokic and Houston's ability to defend interior actions without those centers could determine the tactical balance. Confirm active lineups and current prices before treating a statistical edge as a bet.

Denver Betting Outlook

Denver arrives at 5-3 overall after winning four of its last five, with a 114-102 win at Indiana following a 128-109 victory over Toronto. The Nuggets are 4-4 against the spread on the season and 3-1 ATS away from home. Nikola Jokic has averaged 22.9 points, 10.1 rebounds and 9.1 assists, illustrating his importance as both scorer and offensive organizer. Denver scores 115.2 points per game while allowing 113.1. That profile offers some scoring capacity, but the defensive side is less imposing than Houston's early mark. With Jokic and several teammates listed questionable, player availability is especially important for assessing Denver's offense and expected rotation.

Houston Betting Outlook

Houston enters 7-3, with a 7-3 ATS record and a 4-1 home ATS performance. Its 4-1 straight-up home record is built in part on a defense allowing only 107.0 points per game. The Rockets won seven of their first eight games before consecutive losses to Minnesota and Phoenix; their five-game form now stands at 2-3. Alperen Sengun averages 21.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 7.8 assists, while Kevin Durant averages 20.8 points. Those players provide complementary creation, but the absences of Steven Adams and Clint Capela reduce the available center rotation. Houston's home-court profile is attractive, although its recent downturn and personnel absences demand attention.

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Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets FAQ

What is the current spread for Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets?

The current home spread is HOU -8.5, while the away spread is DEN +8.5.

How far has the spread moved for Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets?

The spread opened at HOU -4.5 and is now HOU -8.5.

What is the current moneyline for Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets?

The current moneyline is DEN +276 / HOU -344.

How far has the moneyline moved for Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets?

The moneyline opened at DEN +139 / HOU -166 and is now DEN +276 / HOU -344.

What is the current total for Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets?

The current total is 217.5.

How far has the total moved for Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets?

The total opened at 222.5 and is now 217.5.

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Where to watch Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets?

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What is the best free prop bet for Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets?

Nikola Jokic Under 47.5 PTS+REB+AST

What is the biggest matchup edge for Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets?

Houston has the superior early defensive profile, allowing 107.0 points per game compared with 113.1 for Denver, and holds a 7-3 ATS mark against Denver at 4-4. The Nuggets counter with a 3-1 road record and Jokic playmaking. Houston frontcourt absences and Denver questionable starters could meaningfully alter those apparent edges.

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Matchup Denver Nuggets vs. Houston Rockets
Game Date November 09, 2026
Venue Toyota Center
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6
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56.9%
6
WIN
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ATL -0.5
57.1%
7
WIN
POR@LAL
OVER 232.5
56.8%
6
WIN
NY@SA
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54.4%
4
WIN
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53.4%
3
WIN
SA@NY
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3
LOSS
NY@SA
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53.1%
3
WIN
NY@SA
VICTOR WEMBANYAMA OVER 1.5 THREE POINTERS MADE
53.4%
3
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NY@SA
JOSH HART UNDER 8.5 REBOUNDS
54.1%
4
LOSS
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JAYLIN WILLIAMS UNDER 4.5 REB
53.2%
3
LOSS
SA@OKC
ALEX CARUSO UNDER 14.5 REB + PTS
53.6%
3
LOSS
OKC@SA
KELDON JOHNSON OVER 0.5 THREE POINTERS MADE
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4
WIN
SA@OKC
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3
WIN
NY@CLE
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53.7%
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LOSS
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SA -1.5
54.0%
3
LOSS
OKC@SA
JULIAN CHAMPAGNIE OVER 2.5 THREE POINTERS MADE
54.2%
4
LOSS
SA@OKC
SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER UNDER 4.5 REBOUNDS
54.6%
4
WIN
CLE@NY
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54.2%
4
WIN
SA@OKC
SA +6.5
56.8%
6
WIN
SA@OKC
KELDON JOHNSON OVER 0.5 THREE POINTERS MADE
53.5%
3
WIN
CLE@DET
CADE CUNNINGHAM OVER 4.5 TURNOVERS
54.1%
4
LOSS
DET@CLE
PAUL REED OVER 0.5 TURNOVERS
54.1%
4
WIN
SA@MIN
DEAARON FOX UNDER 9.5 REB + ASST
53.4%
3
LOSS
CLE@DET
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53.4%
3
LOSS
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KELDON JOHNSON OVER 0.5 TURNOVERS
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4
WIN
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SA@MIN
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LOSS
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4
WIN
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WIN
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WIN
ORL@DET
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54.4%
4
WIN
PHI@BOS
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56.5%
6
WIN
PHI@BOS
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3
LOSS
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4
WIN
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LOSS
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4
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WIN
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3
LOSS
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3
WIN
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LOSS
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5
LOSS
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53.5%
3
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LOSS
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56.3%
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LOSS
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