Nuggets vs Rockets Picks and Prediction – 11/13/2023

The Denver Nuggets look for their fifth consecutive victory on Sunday when visiting the Houston Rockets. Denver is 8-1 and first in the Northwest division, 1 ½ games ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Denver defeated the Golden State Warriors 108-105 on Wednesday. Denver's only blemish thus far through nine games was a loss to Minnesota. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA picks.

Nikola Jokic is leading Denver in scoring, rebounding and assists with averages of 29.1 points, 12.9 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game. Michael Porter Jr is the second active leading scorer with an average of 16.0 points per game as Jamal Murray is out injured and averages 16.3 points per game. Denver has four active players averaging double figures in scoring.

The Houston Rockets look for their sixth straight victory on Sunday when hosting the Denver Nuggets. Houston is 5-3 and second in the Southwest Division, 1 ½ games behind the first place Dallas Mavericks. Houston defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 104-101 on Friday night, ending the game with a 9-1 run. Jalen Green was the leading scorer for Houston with 25 points.

Jalen Green is leading Houston in scoring with an average of 19.6 points per game, while Alperen Sengun is the second leading scorer and the leading rebounder with averages of 18.3 points at 8.3 rebounds per game. Fred VanVleet is the leader in assists with an average of 8.4 assists per game. Houston has five players averaging double figures in scoring.