Wednesday’s meeting between the Rockets and Nuggets (+1.5) is the first between the longtime Western Conference foes since four matchups in late 2023.

The Houston Rockets (26-12) travel to play the Denver Nuggets (24-15) on Wednesday at Ball Arena, the first game this season between the two teams. The Rockets won the season series 3-1 in 2023-24, with Alperen Şengün averaging 20.

The Rockets have won four in a row most recently knocking off the Grizzlies Monday Night at home. Jalen Green led Houston with a career-high 42 points. Denver has also won four straight. Last night the Nuggets routed the Mavericks in Dallas, 118-99. Jamal Murray had his biggest game of the season pouring in 45 points for the Nuggets.

Amen Thompson has been a solid all-around contributor for the Rockets since being injected to the starting lineup. Our NBA betting picks will look for him to make his mark vs. the Nuggets tonight.

After dispatching the Memphis Grizzlies for the third time this season, the Houston Rockets head to Colorado to take on the Denver Nuggets. In the Playback room, we’ve talked about which West teams would be favored over Houston in a series if the playoffs started today.