Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Sunday

NBA Betting Preview: Hornets vs Nuggets

The Charlotte Hornets take the floor against the Denver Nuggets in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We’re making the Hornets against the spread our prediction when they face the Nuggets. The betting line is favorably set at +2 and you can secure -110 that this happens.

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Charlotte Hornets were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 136-116 reverse against Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Brandon Miller poured in 28 points, with Kon Knueppel contributing 24 and Collin Sexton adding 17.

Denver Nuggets have enjoyed four straight wins, most recently beating Washington Wizards 121-115. It was a home success at Ball Arena. Offensively, Jamal Murray led the way, scoring 42, while Tim Hardaway Jr. added 30 and Peyton Watson 21.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Nuggets beat the Hornets in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 115-106 scoreline at Spectrum Center. The Nuggets have eight straight wins against the Hornets. They have won 9 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	29	13	0.69	122.5	117.2	5.3	12-6	17-7	4-1	18-7	7-3	4W
Hornets	15	27	0.357	116.6	117.1	-0.5	7-12	8-15	4-4	11-18	4-6	1L

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The Hornets have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 120.0 points, 47.3 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 5.9 steals and 4.0 blocks while shooting 48.3% from the field and 82.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 112.6 points and 37.6 rebounds per contest.

LaMelo Ball is averaging 20.7 points, 5.9 assists and 4.2 (41.6%) 3-pointers made, while Moussa Diabate averages 6.7 rebounds.

The Nuggets have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.4 points, 38.7 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 6.0 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field and 78.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 113.1 points and 47.4 rebounds.

Peyton Watson is averaging 23.6 points and 6.5 rebounds, Jamal Murray 6.6 assists and Tim Hardaway Jr. 3.4 (43.0%) 3-pointers.

Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

This Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

Hornets are more than capable of staying close to the favorites so there’s a case for backing them against the spread in this NBA matchup. Take the -110 for the +2 that is available.

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Key Hornets vs Nuggets stats:

• The +2 line has been covered by Hornets in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +2 line has been covered by Hornets in 12 of their last 20 games.

Hornets +2 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets 119 - 117 Nuggets

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Hornets landing a 119-117 win. This correct score prediction is available at tasty odds and could be an entertaining wager to place.

Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets 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 above betting predictions.

When you consider the latest Moneyline odds, you can find Denver Nuggets at -130 whereas Charlotte Hornets are +110. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this NBA game is 48%.

The spread is currently 2, with the total points line at 230.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you want to back Over 230.5, it’s -110.

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Moneyline

Hornets

+110

Nuggets

-130

Point Spread

Hornets +2

-110

Nuggets -2

-110

Total Points

Under 230.5

-110

Over 230.5

-110

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The Nuggets have a 6-4 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 120.50 points per contest and giving up 120.40.

The Hornets are 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home, scoring 120.50 points per contest and conceding 113.90.

The Nuggets earned a 129-115 win against the Hornets in the teams’ last meeting at Ball Arena. Looking back at the past 8 head-to-head meetings at Ball Arena, the Nuggets have posted seven victories, with the Hornets earning one.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O230.5	U230.5
Denver Nuggets Home Stats		6-4	240.90	120.50	120.40	7	3
Charlotte Hornets Away Stats		5-5	234.40	120.50	113.90	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O230.5 = Games Over 230.5 Points
• U230.5 = Games Under 230.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets Stats

Denver Nuggets Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +2 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -2 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 232.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 234.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 230.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.00 pts and allowed 112.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 120.50 pts and allowed 113.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 225.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 240.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 230.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.40 pts and allowed 113.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 120.50 pts and allowed 120.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.00 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.80 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.60 (82.24%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.3, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 34.80
• Assists: 27.80
• Blocks: 4.00
• Steals: 5.90
• Turnovers : 14.60
• Personal Fouls: 19.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.90 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 17.50 (42%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.20 (81.25%)
• Rebounds: Total 49.1, Offensive 13.50, Defensive 35.60
• Assists: 26.80
• Blocks: 4.60
• Steals: 6.20
• Turnovers : 15.30
• Personal Fouls: 19.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.50 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.50 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.90 (78.04%)
• Rebounds: Total 38.7, Offensive 7.10, Defensive 31.60
• Assists: 24.60
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 6.00
• Turnovers : 10.50
• Personal Fouls: 18.40

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.80 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.90 (41%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.20 (80.8%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.1, Offensive 8.60, Defensive 34.50
• Assists: 28.40
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 6.80
• Turnovers : 12.20
• Personal Fouls: 18.10

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	26	15	0.634	117	110.1	6.9	12-7	14-8	6-4	19-9	7-3	2W
Knicks	25	17	0.595	118.4	114.9	3.5	16-5	9-12	5-3	18-11	2-8	3L
Raptors	25	18	0.581	114	112.3	1.7	13-10	12-8	4-8	22-12	6-4	1L
76ers	22	18	0.55	116.8	115.7	1.1	10-11	12-7	8-4	17-15	6-4	2L
Nets	12	27	0.308	108.9	113.8	-4.9	6-15	6-12	3-7	9-16	2-8	1W

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	30	10	0.75	117.7	110.3	7.4	17-4	13-6	8-3	21-6	6-4	2W
Cavaliers	24	19	0.558	120	117.4	2.6	14-10	10-9	7-3	16-13	7-3	2W
Bulls	19	22	0.463	117.3	120.7	-3.4	12-9	7-13	3-7	13-15	4-6	1L
Bucks	17	24	0.415	112.4	115.8	-3.4	9-10	8-14	5-4	13-14	5-5	3L
Pacers	10	33	0.233	110.2	118.4	-8.2	8-16	2-17	2-8	7-21	4-6	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	23	18	0.561	116.3	114.9	1.4	14-7	9-11	5-4	15-14	6-4	2W
Heat	22	20	0.524	119.5	117.9	1.6	15-7	7-13	3-3	12-12	5-5	1W
Hawks	20	24	0.455	117.6	119.2	-1.6	7-12	13-12	4-3	10-16	5-5	3L
Hornets	15	27	0.357	116.6	117.1	-0.5	7-12	8-15	4-4	11-18	4-6	1L
Wizards	10	31	0.244	112.7	123.9	-11.2	6-13	4-18	2-4	7-18	3-7	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	35	8	0.814	121.1	108	13.1	20-3	15-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1L
Nuggets	29	13	0.69	122.5	117.2	5.3	12-6	17-7	4-1	18-7	7-3	4W
Timberwolves	27	16	0.628	120	114.7	5.3	15-6	12-10	4-4	14-12	6-4	2L
Trail Blazers	20	22	0.476	115.9	118.4	-2.5	11-10	9-12	4-4	16-14	7-3	1W
Jazz	14	28	0.333	119.4	127.6	-8.2	9-12	5-16	0-8	8-20	2-8	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	24	15	0.615	116.5	116.9	-0.4	11-8	13-7	4-5	18-10	5-5	1L
Suns	25	17	0.595	114.4	111.7	2.7	14-5	11-12	8-4	20-13	6-4	1W
Warriors	24	19	0.558	116.2	113.3	2.9	16-6	8-13	5-3	15-12	7-3	3W
Clippers	18	23	0.439	112.5	113.4	-0.9	11-9	7-14	4-4	10-14	8-2	5W
Kings	12	30	0.286	110.6	120.6	-10	9-13	3-17	2-7	8-24	4-6	4W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	29	13	0.69	117.8	112.7	5.1	15-5	14-8	7-1	16-11	6-4	2W
Rockets	24	15	0.615	117.1	110.7	6.4	13-3	11-12	2-4	13-14	5-5	1W
Grizzlies	17	23	0.425	114.8	116.2	-1.4	9-11	8-12	5-3	14-13	3-7	1L
Mavericks	17	26	0.395	114.2	117	-2.8	13-11	4-15	3-6	10-18	5-5	2W
Pelicans	10	34	0.227	115	122.3	-7.3	7-18	3-16	3-6	4-24	2-8	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	30	10	0.75	117.7	110.3	7.4	17-4	13-6	8-3	21-6	6-4	2W
Celtics	26	15	0.634	117	110.1	6.9	12-7	14-8	6-4	19-9	7-3	2W
Knicks	25	17	0.595	118.4	114.9	3.5	16-5	9-12	5-3	18-11	2-8	3L
Raptors	25	18	0.581	114	112.3	1.7	13-10	12-8	4-8	22-12	6-4	1L
Magic	23	18	0.561	116.3	114.9	1.4	14-7	9-11	5-4	15-14	6-4	2W
Cavaliers	24	19	0.558	120	117.4	2.6	14-10	10-9	7-3	16-13	7-3	2W
76ers	22	18	0.55	116.8	115.7	1.1	10-11	12-7	8-4	17-15	6-4	2L
Heat	22	20	0.524	119.5	117.9	1.6	15-7	7-13	3-3	12-12	5-5	1W
Bulls	19	22	0.463	117.3	120.7	-3.4	12-9	7-13	3-7	13-15	4-6	1L
Hawks	20	24	0.455	117.6	119.2	-1.6	7-12	13-12	4-3	10-16	5-5	3L
Bucks	17	24	0.415	112.4	115.8	-3.4	9-10	8-14	5-4	13-14	5-5	3L
Hornets	15	27	0.357	116.6	117.1	-0.5	7-12	8-15	4-4	11-18	4-6	1L
Nets	12	27	0.308	108.9	113.8	-4.9	6-15	6-12	3-7	9-16	2-8	1W
Wizards	10	31	0.244	112.7	123.9	-11.2	6-13	4-18	2-4	7-18	3-7	6L
Pacers	10	33	0.233	110.2	118.4	-8.2	8-16	2-17	2-8	7-21	4-6	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	35	8	0.814	121.1	108	13.1	20-3	15-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1L
Spurs	29	13	0.69	117.8	112.7	5.1	15-5	14-8	7-1	16-11	6-4	2W
Nuggets	29	13	0.69	122.5	117.2	5.3	12-6	17-7	4-1	18-7	7-3	4W
Timberwolves	27	16	0.628	120	114.7	5.3	15-6	12-10	4-4	14-12	6-4	2L
Rockets	24	15	0.615	117.1	110.7	6.4	13-3	11-12	2-4	13-14	5-5	1W
Lakers	24	15	0.615	116.5	116.9	-0.4	11-8	13-7	4-5	18-10	5-5	1L
Suns	25	17	0.595	114.4	111.7	2.7	14-5	11-12	8-4	20-13	6-4	1W
Warriors	24	19	0.558	116.2	113.3	2.9	16-6	8-13	5-3	15-12	7-3	3W
Trail Blazers	20	22	0.476	115.9	118.4	-2.5	11-10	9-12	4-4	16-14	7-3	1W
Clippers	18	23	0.439	112.5	113.4	-0.9	11-9	7-14	4-4	10-14	8-2	5W
Grizzlies	17	23	0.425	114.8	116.2	-1.4	9-11	8-12	5-3	14-13	3-7	1L
Mavericks	17	26	0.395	114.2	117	-2.8	13-11	4-15	3-6	10-18	5-5	2W
Jazz	14	28	0.333	119.4	127.6	-8.2	9-12	5-16	0-8	8-20	2-8	3L
Kings	12	30	0.286	110.6	120.6	-10	9-13	3-17	2-7	8-24	4-6	4W
Pelicans	10	34	0.227	115	122.3	-7.3	7-18	3-16	3-6	4-24	2-8	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	35	8	0.814	121.1	108	13.1	20-3	15-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1L
Pistons	30	10	0.75	117.7	110.3	7.4	17-4	13-6	8-3	21-6	6-4	2W
Nuggets	29	13	0.69	122.5	117.2	5.3	12-6	17-7	4-1	18-7	7-3	4W
Spurs	29	13	0.69	117.8	112.7	5.1	15-5	14-8	7-1	16-11	6-4	2W
Celtics	26	15	0.634	117	110.1	6.9	12-7	14-8	6-4	19-9	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	27	16	0.628	120	114.7	5.3	15-6	12-10	4-4	14-12	6-4	2L
Rockets	24	15	0.615	117.1	110.7	6.4	13-3	11-12	2-4	13-14	5-5	1W
Lakers	24	15	0.615	116.5	116.9	-0.4	11-8	13-7	4-5	18-10	5-5	1L
Knicks	25	17	0.595	118.4	114.9	3.5	16-5	9-12	5-3	18-11	2-8	3L
Suns	25	17	0.595	114.4	111.7	2.7	14-5	11-12	8-4	20-13	6-4	1W
Raptors	25	18	0.581	114	112.3	1.7	13-10	12-8	4-8	22-12	6-4	1L
Magic	23	18	0.561	116.3	114.9	1.4	14-7	9-11	5-4	15-14	6-4	2W
Cavaliers	24	19	0.558	120	117.4	2.6	14-10	10-9	7-3	16-13	7-3	2W
Warriors	24	19	0.558	116.2	113.3	2.9	16-6	8-13	5-3	15-12	7-3	3W
76ers	22	18	0.55	116.8	115.7	1.1	10-11	12-7	8-4	17-15	6-4	2L
Heat	22	20	0.524	119.5	117.9	1.6	15-7	7-13	3-3	12-12	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	20	22	0.476	115.9	118.4	-2.5	11-10	9-12	4-4	16-14	7-3	1W
Bulls	19	22	0.463	117.3	120.7	-3.4	12-9	7-13	3-7	13-15	4-6	1L
Hawks	20	24	0.455	117.6	119.2	-1.6	7-12	13-12	4-3	10-16	5-5	3L
Clippers	18	23	0.439	112.5	113.4	-0.9	11-9	7-14	4-4	10-14	8-2	5W
Grizzlies	17	23	0.425	114.8	116.2	-1.4	9-11	8-12	5-3	14-13	3-7	1L
Bucks	17	24	0.415	112.4	115.8	-3.4	9-10	8-14	5-4	13-14	5-5	3L
Mavericks	17	26	0.395	114.2	117	-2.8	13-11	4-15	3-6	10-18	5-5	2W
Hornets	15	27	0.357	116.6	117.1	-0.5	7-12	8-15	4-4	11-18	4-6	1L
Jazz	14	28	0.333	119.4	127.6	-8.2	9-12	5-16	0-8	8-20	2-8	3L
Nets	12	27	0.308	108.9	113.8	-4.9	6-15	6-12	3-7	9-16	2-8	1W
Kings	12	30	0.286	110.6	120.6	-10	9-13	3-17	2-7	8-24	4-6	4W
Wizards	10	31	0.244	112.7	123.9	-11.2	6-13	4-18	2-4	7-18	3-7	6L
Pacers	10	33	0.233	110.2	118.4	-8.2	8-16	2-17	2-8	7-21	4-6	1L
Pelicans	10	34	0.227	115	122.3	-7.3	7-18	3-16	3-6	4-24	2-8	1L

• 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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