Denver Nuggets v Houston Rockets: what the numbers say
Denver Nuggets meet Houston Rockets at Ball Arena, Saturday 2:00pm (NBA). Houston Rockets have won 48 of the 93 meetings with Denver Nuggets since 2001.
The big picture
Denver Nuggets come in 15th on the ladder; Houston Rockets are 8th. Houston Rockets are the side higher up the table.
Denver Nuggets are 7–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 115.5 points for and 114.5 against.
Houston Rockets are 9–3 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 118.9 points for and 108.8 against.
Form
Denver Nuggets have won three of their last five and most recently beat Toronto Raptors 128–109.
Houston Rockets have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Timberwolves 107–117.
Head to head
These sides have met 93 times on our records since 2001: Denver Nuggets 45, Houston Rockets 48.
Last time out (2025-26), Denver Nuggets won 129–93 at Ball Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Denver Nuggets by 36 points in 2025-26 (129–93).
Players to watch
For Denver Nuggets, watch Jamal Murray (20.9 points a game, 50 rebounds in 2026-27) and Nikola Jokic (18.1 points a game, 98 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Houston Rockets, watch Alperen Sengun (20.8 points a game, 81 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kevin Durant (19.4 points a game, 47 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Ball Arena
Denver Nuggets have won 17 of their last 22 at Ball Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Houston Rockets have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
