NBA Sunday Parlay Predictions: Focus on Fred VanVleet in Rockets vs. Nuggets
A detailed analysis of the upcoming NBA game featuring the Rockets and Nuggets, highlighting key player statistics and betting odds.
Two Western Conference teams are competing for the No. 2 seed, as the Houston Rockets host the Denver Nuggets.
The Rockets are currently 46-25 overall and 26-10 at home, holding the No. 2 seed. The Nuggets stand at 44-27 with a 21-16 road record, trailing the Rockets by two games for the No. 3 seed. Nikola Jokic is ruled out due to an ankle injury.
Odds and Betting Structure
The tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET from the Toyota Center in Houston. The Rockets are 7.5-point favorites according to the latest odds from the SportsLine Consensus. The money line for Houston is -298 (bet $298 to win $100), while Denver is presented at +239 (bet $100 to win $239). The total is set at 227.5.
If you aim to build a same-game parlay for this matchup, observe the SportsLine Projection Model’s insights, which simulate each game 10,000 times to yield predictive figures, including over/under projections for individual players.
Best Picks for Sunday
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Rockets -7 (-110 at FanDuel)
Jokic’s absence means more opportunities for every player involved, pushing the Rockets to cover. -
Fred VanVleet Over 3.5 total rebounds (+122 at FanDuel)
VanVleet is expected to see a rise in rebounds with Jokic out. -
Tari Eason Under 17.5 points + rebounds (-110 at FanDuel)
Eason has struggled against higher-ranked teams this season.
Same-Game Parlay Odds: +606
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