Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Side With the Underdogs

The best pick could be the Hornets at 1.89 against the spread. They’ve been given a +14 points start and should be able to stay relatively close to the Nuggets.

9 Nuggets Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes

Denver Nuggets got the win in their previous game. A 137-134 triumph occurred on the road at Wells Fargo Center when playing Philadelphia 76ers. Jamal Murray scored 31 points, with Nikola Jokic getting 28 and Michael Porter Jr. 24.

Charlotte Hornets were defeated last time, making it three losses on the spin. Spectrum Center saw them beaten 112-104 at home to LA Clippers. Miles Bridges registered 27 points, Vasilije Micic scored 20, while Moussa Diabate had 11 points and 14 rebounds.

The last head-to-head saw the Nuggets claim a 111-93 win over the Hornets at Ball Arena. The Nuggets have five straight wins against the Hornets. They’ve also claimed 9 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Nuggets are averaging 122.2 points, 45.2 rebounds, 30.6 assists, 7.1 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 53.5% from the field and 82.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 119.0 points and 38.2 rebounds per contest.

Jamal Murray is averaging 25.0 points, with Michael Porter Jr. making 2.3 (42.6%) 3-pointers per game. Nikola Jokic averages 10.5 rebounds and 10.1 assists.

The Hornets have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 109.9 points, 44.5 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 9.2 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 44.6% from the field and 78.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 111.4 points and 43.0 rebounds.

Miles Bridges is averaging 20.5 points and 2.1 (32.8%) 3-pointers made. Mark Williams has an average of 8.7 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 5.2 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon.

Charlotte Hornets lineup: Miles Bridges, Mark Williams, Nick Smith Jr., Josh Green, Vasilije Micic.

Expert NBA Analysis

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each franchise. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our NBA picks.

Key Nuggets vs Hornets stats:

• The +14 line has been covered by Hornets in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The +14 line has been covered by Hornets in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -14 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in any of their last 5 games.
• The -14 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -14 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 5 consecutive games.
• The +14 line has been covered by Hornets in 8 of their last 10 games against Nuggets.

Nuggets vs Hornets Prediction

Charlotte Hornets can avoid a heavy defeat in this NBA contest, with bettors able to back the underdogs against the spread. They should be able to cover +14 which have been made available at 1.89.

There’s a chance to secure bigger odds and this can be achieved by moving the line. Squeeze more juice from your pick by taking an alternative wagering view.

Hornets +14 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

Hornets +14 @ 1.89 Bet Now

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Player Props

Christian Braun Over 4.5 Rebounds 1.94

Christian Braun (Nuggets) has had Over 4.5 rebounds in 5 straight road games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of 1.94 are now available.

Latest Christian Braun Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 13.5

1.88

Under 13.5

1.85

Rebounds

Over 4.5

1.92

Under 4.5

1.82

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Vasilije Micic Under 5.5 Assists 1.85

Vasilije Micic (Hornets) has failed to cover the 5.5 assists total in 9 of the past 10 games. Taking a stats-based approach means we can back him with confidence to fall short of the line at odds of 1.85.

Latest Vasilije Micic Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 11.5

1.76

Under 11.5

2.00

Assists

Over 5.5

1.96

Under 5.5

1.78

Rebounds

Over 2.5

1.91

Under 2.5

1.83

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets 121 - 109 Hornets

There’s the chance to land amazing odds when it comes to the Nuggets winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 121-109 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Have Nuggets as Heavy Favorites

With an estimated 90% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their 1.11 betting odds about Denver Nuggets triumphing in this NBA game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Charlotte Hornets are trading at 7.10.

The current spread is 12.5 and total points is 223.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re wanting to back Over 223.5, the odds are 1.89.

If you’re keen on the Nuggets reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are 1.43 to oblige. Conversely, the Hornets can be backed at 2.80 to make this total first.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball bets. The betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Nuggets

1.11

Hornets

7.10

Point Spread

Nuggets -12.5

1.89

Hornets +12.5

1.93

Total Points

Under 223.5

1.93

Over 223.5

1.89

Nikola Jokic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Nikola Jokic is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get 1.88 that he scores Over 27.5 points or 1.85 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 27.5

1.88

Under 27.5

1.85

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 23.5

1.91

Under 23.5

1.83

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 20.5

1.89

Under 20.5

1.83

Mark Williams (Hornets)

Over 17.5

1.87

Under 17.5

1.87

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 15.5

1.81

Under 15.5

1.93

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 13.5

1.88

Under 13.5

1.85

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 13.5

1.91

Under 13.5

1.83

Vasilije Micic (Hornets)

Over 11.5

1.76

Under 11.5

2.00

Nick Smith Jr (Hornets)

Over 10.5

1.85

Under 10.5

1.88

Josh Green (Hornets)

Over 8.5

1.91

Under 8.5

1.83

Player Assists

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 10.5

1.94

Under 10.5

1.80

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

2.16

Under 6.5

1.65

Vasilije Micic (Hornets)

Over 5.5

1.96

Under 5.5

1.78

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 4.5

2.18

Under 4.5

1.63

Nick Smith Jr (Hornets)

Over 3.5

2.35

Under 3.5

1.55

Mark Williams (Hornets)

Over 2.5

2.04

Under 2.5

1.74

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

1.60

Under 2.5

2.25

Player Rebounds

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

1.76

Under 12.5

2.00

Mark Williams (Hornets)

Over 10.5

1.80

Under 10.5

1.94

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 7.5

1.97

Under 7.5

1.77

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

1.95

Under 5.5

1.79

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

1.85

Under 5.5

1.88

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

1.92

Under 4.5

1.82

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

1.65

Under 3.5

2.15

Josh Green (Hornets)

Over 3.5

2.25

Under 3.5

1.60

Vasilije Micic (Hornets)

Over 2.5

1.91

Under 2.5

1.83

Nick Smith Jr (Hornets)

Over 2.5

1.66

Under 2.5

2.14

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Starting Lineups

Charlotte Hornets Confirmed Lineup

0 Miles Bridges

5 Mark Williams

8 Nick Smith Jr.

10 Josh Green

22 Vasilije Micic

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

0 Christian Braun

1 Michael Porter Jr.

15 Nikola Jokic

27 Jamal Murray

32 Aaron Gordon

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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