Rockets vs. Nuggets Player Props: Best NBA Prop Bet Picks for Dec. 20
My Rockets vs. Nuggets player props and NBA best bets target two Houston stars and a locked-in Nikola Jokic.
Tipoff is set for 5 p.m. ET today from Ball Arena in Denver (NBA TV), with the Rockets a slight 1.5-point road betting favorite. Houston has won three of four against Denver.
🏀 Rockets vs. Nuggets player prop bets
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| Player | Prop bet | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic, C, Nuggets | Over 29.5 points | -130 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Kevin Durant, SF, Rockets | Over 29.5 points + rebounds | -120 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Alperen Sengun, C, Rockets | Over 39.5 points + rebounds + assists | -114 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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Nikola Jokic Over 29.5 points (-130) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nikola Jokic has dominated Houston in their head-to-head matchups, going Over this total in both games versus the Rockets this season.
While Houston boasts a top-10 defense by defensive rating, the team is by far most susceptible to centers, allowing the eighth-most points per game to the position. Another matchup against the three-time MVP certainly won't help matters.
I'm backing Jokic to score 30 points tonight at FanDuel's -130 odds but also parlaying that prop with Jokic recording a triple-double for a separate wager at improved +217 odds.
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Kevin Durant Over 29.5 points + rebounds (-120) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kevin Durant has an excellent recent track record against the Nuggets, going Over this number in four of his last five meetings with Denver.
I like this combo total rather than Durant's vanilla scoring prop (25.5), as Durant has averaged 6.5 boards per game this season against the Nuggets, exceeding his overall season average (4.5).
FanDuel's -120 odds translate to an implied probability of 54.55%, with a $10 bet winning an $8.33 profit.
Alperen Sengun Over 39.5 points + rebounds + assists (-114) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Alperen Sengun is on a heater, totaling at least 40 points + rebounds + assists in five straight games.
That includes the 33-point, 10-rebound, and 10-assist outing against the Nuggets earlier this week, his first triple-double of the season.
I'm banking on Sengun putting forth another motivated performance against Jokic, whom he's often compared to.
🚀 Best Rockets vs. Nuggets SGP bets
| Parlay bet | Odds (FanDuel) | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic Over 29.5 points | -130 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Kevin Durant Over 29.5 points + rebounds | -120 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Alperen Sengun Over 39.5 points + rebounds + assists | -114 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Best SGP odds: +509 via FanDuel ($10 to win $50.88)
📺 How to watch Rockets vs. Nuggets
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 20
- Tipoff: 5 p.m. ET
- Location: Ball Arena (Denver)
- TV: NBA TV
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