Nuggets vs Rockets Picks and Prediction – 4/13/2025

The Denver Nuggets look for a second consecutive win on Sunday when visiting the Houston Rockets in the final game of the regular season for both. Denver is 49-32 and 4th in the Western Conference. The Nuggets will clinch fourth with a victory on Sunday but could drop as low as seventh with a loss, depending on the outcome of Sunday’s games across the league. Denver beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-109 on Friday. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA previews.

Nikola Jokic is leading Denver in scoring, rebounding, and assists, averaging 29.8 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game. Jamal Murray is second in scoring, averaging 21.6 points per game, and Michael Porter Jr is third, averaging 18.3 points per game. Denver scores an average of 120.7 points per game, shooting 50.6% overall and 37.8% from 3-point territory.

The Houston Rockets look to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory at home on Sunday when hosting Denver. Houston is 52-29 and has clinched the second seed in the Western Conference. The Rockets lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 140-109 on Friday night. The Rockets have lost two straight but before that won six of the previous seven. 

Jalen Green is the leading scorer for Houston, averaging 21.4 points per game. Alperen Sengun is second in scoring and the leading rebounder, averaging 19.2 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Fred VanVleet is the leader in assists, averaging 5.6 per game. Houston scores an average of 114.4 points per game, shooting 45.5% overall and 35.3% from 3-point territory.

Houston has clinched second place in the Western Conference, but Denver could finish anywhere from fourth to seventh and must win to secure fourth. The Nuggets, therefore, have far more incentive to win on Sunday, and Houston is likely to rest its regulars more often than usual. Look for Denver to use this game as a warm-up to the postseason and avoid the play-in round with a victory and cover on Sunday. Final Score Prediction, Denver Nuggets win and cover ATS 122-111.