The NBA clash on December 15, 2025, sees the Houston Rockets taking on the Denver Nuggets. The Rockets, boasting a 16-6 record and a strong 8-4 on the road, come off a narrow 115-113 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. In contrast, the Nuggets, with an 18-6 record and 6-4 at home, are riding a four-game winning streak, highlighted by a dominant 136-105 win against the Sacramento Kings.

Tari Eason (oblique) is uncertain for Houston, while Denver is set to miss Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Christian Braun (ankle).

Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET from Ball Arena in Denver. The consensus betting line has the Nuggets as a 1.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 237.5 points, a notable jump from the original line.

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Recent trends suggest the combined score may trend under, with five previous meetings between these teams finishing below 237.5 points, as the Rockets’ scoring has dipped recently. Denver is expected to face challenges scoring without key players, making this matchup particularly intriguing.