The NBA game between the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets be on Wednesday (1/1/2020) at 11:10AM and we take a look at the odds for both teams. The Rockets go into the game as favourites.
When: Wednesday, January 1st at 11:10AM
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Preview:
The 22-11 Rockets host the 23-9 Nuggets here, currently laying 1 point. As long as each of their big 3 play here, I like Houston at this relatively modest number.
These two teams are definitely pretty even and I think this short of a line really overvalues Denver. If the Nuggets have any major weakness, it is their inability to guard elite wing players.
They’ve struggled mightily in the past against James Harden and I can see more of the same here. This is only compounded by the fact that Gary Harris is 50/50 for this game and could be limited if he does play.
With Jokic at Center, Denver is also far from an elite rim protecting team. Not only could this prove hazardous against Harden, it isn’t ideal against the likes of Westbrook and Capela either.
While Denver are a decent road side at 8-5, they aren’t anywhere near as good as they are at home. Houston have been a very solid 11-4 at home thus far and appear much more likely to lay an egg on the road.
This is a favourable matchup for them and represents a chance at a statement win in the game of the day. At another very small line, I’d back them to both win and cover.
Odds:
Tip: Houston Rockets at $1.58
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
