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

By Elijah Jackson, Senior NBA Analyst | Published: 1 month ago | Last Updated: Jan 18, 20:40 | 6 min read

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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.

Hornets Look Value for This Matchup

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.

9 Nuggets Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes

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	40	26	0.606	120.4	116.3	4.1	18-13	22-13	6-5	24-14	5-5	1W
Hornets	34	33	0.507	115.7	112.3	3.4	14-17	20-16	9-5	20-22	8-2	2W

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Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

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.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Charlotte Hornets lineup: Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Moussa Diabate, Brandon Miller.

Denver Nuggets lineup: Peyton Watson, DaRon Holmes II, Spencer Jones, Jalen Pickett, Jamal Murray.

Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, correct score suggestion, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

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.

The basketball predictions at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant NBA stats to confidently recommend every pick.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: LaMelo Ball Over 18.5 Points -122

LaMelo Ball (Hornets) has an average of 24 points in the past 5 games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -122 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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Brandon Miller Over 3.5 Assists -139

Brandon Miller (Hornets) has recorded Over 3.5 assists in 4 straight games. The line is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and you can get -139 that he is able to land a return.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hornets -1.5

Totals Over 227.5

Player Points LaMelo Ball Over 17.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Hornets -1.5 on the spread, combined with Over 227.5 and LaMelo Ball (Hornets) to score Over 17.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets

119 - 117 Nuggets logo

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.

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Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close Contest

When you consider the latest Moneyline odds, you can find Denver Nuggets at -100 whereas Charlotte Hornets are -118. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this NBA game is 54%.

The spread is currently 1.5, with the total points line at 227.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you want to back Over 227.5, it’s -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Jamal Murray Favorite to Get Most Points

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Jamal Murray is available at -123 to rack up Over 27.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -108 is available.

Player Points

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Brandon Miller (Hornets)

Peyton Watson (Nuggets)

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

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Player Assists

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

Brandon Miller (Hornets)

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

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Player Rebounds

Moussa Diabate (Hornets)

Peyton Watson (Nuggets)

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some basketball bettors prefer to look at the micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Ball Arena

Nuggets Hold Advantage in Recent Head-to-Head Meetings at Ball Arena

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

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Hornets

NBA: 18/01 Hornets 116 Warriors136
NBA: 16/01 Hornets 135 Lakers117
NBA: 13/01 Hornets 109 Clippers117
NBA: 11/01 Hornets 150 Jazz95
NBA: 09/01 Pacers 114 Hornets112

Nuggets

NBA: 18/01 Wizards 115 Nuggets121
NBA: 15/01 Nuggets 118 Mavericks109
NBA: 14/01 Nuggets 122 Pelicans116
NBA: 12/01 Bucks 104 Nuggets108
NBA: 10/01 Hawks 110 Nuggets87

Head to Head

Hornets vs Nuggets

NBA: 08/12 2025 Nuggets 115 Hornets 106
NBA: 21/02 2025 Hornets 115 Nuggets 129
NBA: 02/02 2025 Nuggets 107 Hornets 104
NBA: 02/01 2024 Hornets 93 Nuggets 111
NBA: 24/12 2023 Nuggets 102 Hornets 95
NBA: 12/02 2023 Nuggets 119 Hornets 105
NBA: 19/12 2022 Hornets 115 Nuggets 119
NBA: 29/03 2022 Nuggets 113 Hornets 109
NBA: 24/12 2021 Hornets 115 Nuggets 107
NBA: 12/05 2021 Nuggets 117 Hornets 112

Team Stats

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

Team News

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Miles Bridges	41	33.3	795	149	19.4	3.6	2.3	6.4	0.5	0.5
Kon Knueppel	41	32.46	786	146	19.2	3.6	3.4	5.3	0.2	0.7
Brandon Miller	25	30.24	493	88	19.7	3.5	2.8	4.3	1.1	1.0

LaMelo Ball	32	27.7	647	244	20.2	7.6	3.5	5.2	0.2	1.1
Sion James	42	25.35	270	82	6.4	2.0	1.1	3.5	0.4	0.6
Ryan Kalkbrenner	30	24.69	253	20	8.4	0.7	-	6.3	1.6	0.7
Moussa Diabate	38	24.44	310	57	8.2	1.5	-	8.4	1.0	0.8
Collin Sexton	33	23.58	493	134	14.9	4.1	1.3	2.0	0.2	0.8
Tre Mann	27	17.07	216	62	8.0	2.3	1.4	2.4	0.1	0.5
Tidjane Salaun	27	16.13	163	24	6.0	0.9	1.0	4.1	0.2	0.4
KJ Simpson	14	15.94	84	35	6.0	2.5	0.9	2.1	-	1.1
Josh Green	18	15.84	77	19	4.3	1.1	1.1	1.8	0.1	0.6
Grant Williams	4	14.58	26	2	6.5	0.5	1.3	3.3	0.5	0.3
Liam McNeeley	27	12.44	115	23	4.3	0.9	0.8	2.2	0.1	0.2
Drew Peterson	6	10.72	5	2	0.8	0.3	-	1.5	0.2	0.5
PJ Hall	15	10.26	69	7	4.6	0.5	0.2	3.5	0.6	0.1
Mason Plumlee	14	8.89	26	16	1.9	1.1	-	2.9	0.0	0.4
Antonio Reeves	6	8.83	21	2	3.5	0.3	0.8	0.8	-	0.3
Pat Connaughton	19	7.2	60	9	3.2	0.5	0.5	1.4	0.1	0.3

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Jamal Murray	38	35.68	996	282	26.2	7.4	3.5	4.5	0.3	1.0
Nikola Jokic	32	34.56	948	351	29.6	11.0	2.1	12.1	0.8	1.4
Cameron Johnson	28	30.61	327	66	11.7	2.4	1.9	3.5	0.3	0.6

Peyton Watson	40	29.51	558	74	14.0	1.9	1.4	5.0	1.0	1.0
Christian Braun	14	28.86	133	35	9.5	2.5	0.5	4.2	0.4	0.6
Aaron Gordon	20	28.04	359	45	18.0	2.3	1.9	6.4	0.3	0.7
Tim Hardaway Jr.	41	27.65	583	56	14.2	1.4	2.9	2.4	0.1	0.5
Bruce Brown	42	24.69	295	92	7.0	2.2	0.5	4.2	0.2	0.9
Spencer Jones	37	22.3	226	34	6.1	0.9	1.0	2.9	0.4	0.9
Jalen Pickett	27	17.01	161	67	6.0	2.5	1.2	2.6	0.1	0.3
Jonas Valanciunas	33	13.28	280	41	8.5	1.2	0.1	4.7	0.6	0.2
DaRon Holmes II	10	12.78	44	13	4.4	1.3	1.1	1.7	0.4	0.1
Zeke Nnaji	29	12.56	125	17	4.3	0.6	0.3	2.5	0.4	0.4
Julian Strawther	21	9.21	68	14	3.2	0.7	0.2	1.2	0.0	0.1
Hunter Tyson	16	6.96	40	10	2.5	0.6	0.4	1.6	0.1	0.1
Curtis Jones	5	4.38	4	1	0.8	0.2	-	0.8	-	0.2
Tamar Bates	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

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Denver Nuggets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

8 Peyton Watson

14 DaRon Holmes II

21 Spencer Jones

24 Jalen Pickett

27 Jamal Murray

Charlotte Hornets Confirmed Lineup

0 Miles Bridges

1 LaMelo Ball

7 Kon Knueppel

14 Moussa Diabate

24 Brandon Miller

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

17 Jan NBA

Hornets 116-136 Warriors

Confirmed Lineups

15 Jan NBA

Hornets 135-117 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

12 Jan NBA

Hornets 109-117 Clippers

Confirmed Lineups

10 Jan NBA

Hornets 150-95 Jazz

Confirmed Lineups

08 Jan NBA

Pacers 114-112 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Raptors 97-96 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

05 Jan NBA

Hornets 124-97 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

03 Jan NBA

Hornets 112-99 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Hornets 121-122 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Warriors 132-125 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

17 Jan NBA

Wizards 115-121 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

14 Jan NBA

Nuggets 118-109 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

13 Jan NBA

Nuggets 122-116 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

11 Jan NBA

Bucks 104-108 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

09 Jan NBA

Hawks 110-87 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Nuggets 114-110 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

05 Jan NBA

Nuggets 125-124 76ers

Confirmed Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Nuggets 115-127 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Nuggets 108-113 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Nuggets 106-103 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	43	22	0.662	114.5	107.2	7.3	21-10	22-12	9-5	28-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	42	25	0.627	117.2	110.9	6.3	23-9	19-16	11-3	27-15	6-4	1W
Raptors	36	29	0.554	113.4	111.9	1.5	17-16	19-13	4-10	27-16	4-6	2L
76ers	35	31	0.53	115.8	116.5	-0.7	18-16	17-15	8-7	21-23	5-5	1L
Nets	17	49	0.258	106.9	115.8	-8.9	9-23	8-26	3-10	12-30	2-8	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	47	18	0.723	117.2	109.6	7.6	25-8	22-10	10-4	32-10	5-5	2W
Cavaliers	40	26	0.606	118.8	114.8	4	22-12	18-14	8-5	26-17	5-5	1L
Bulls	27	38	0.415	115.6	119.9	-4.3	16-18	11-20	4-10	17-26	3-7	1W
Bucks	27	38	0.415	111	115.9	-4.9	15-18	12-20	8-5	19-25	3-7	3L
Pacers	15	51	0.227	111.3	120	-8.7	10-23	5-28	3-9	11-30	0-10	11L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	37	28	0.569	115.6	114	1.6	22-12	15-16	8-5	23-19	8-2	6W
Heat	38	29	0.567	120.5	116.5	4	23-11	15-18	7-5	22-18	8-2	7W
Hawks	35	31	0.53	117.7	116.9	0.8	17-16	18-15	7-6	20-21	9-1	8W
Hornets	34	33	0.507	115.7	112.3	3.4	14-17	20-16	9-5	20-22	8-2	2W
Wizards	16	49	0.246	112.8	123.9	-11.1	11-22	5-27	2-12	11-30	0-10	10L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	51	15	0.773	118.8	107.9	10.9	27-7	24-8	10-3	36-9	9-1	6W
Nuggets	40	26	0.606	120.4	116.3	4.1	18-13	22-13	6-5	24-14	5-5	1W
Timberwolves	40	26	0.606	118.6	115.1	3.5	22-12	18-14	8-5	24-19	6-4	3L
Trail Blazers	31	35	0.47	115.1	117.8	-2.7	17-16	14-19	5-7	23-19	4-6	1L
Jazz	20	46	0.303	117.4	125	-7.6	12-22	8-24	1-10	11-30	2-8	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	40	25	0.615	115.9	114.9	1	21-12	19-13	8-7	27-16	6-4	3W
Suns	39	27	0.591	112.5	111	1.5	22-13	17-14	10-6	25-18	7-3	4W
Clippers	33	32	0.508	113.4	112.6	0.8	18-13	15-19	8-5	21-19	6-4	3W
Warriors	32	33	0.492	115.2	114.2	1	19-14	13-19	6-6	22-21	3-7	3L
Kings	16	51	0.239	110.6	120.9	-10.3	11-23	5-28	2-10	10-34	4-6	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	48	17	0.738	118.7	111.6	7.1	25-6	23-11	11-3	28-13	9-1	5W
Rockets	40	25	0.615	114.2	110	4.2	22-8	18-17	6-6	22-19	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	23	42	0.354	115.8	118.3	-2.5	12-20	11-22	6-7	18-27	2-8	6L
Mavericks	22	44	0.333	113.1	117.7	-4.6	14-19	8-25	4-10	12-29	2-8	1W
Pelicans	22	45	0.328	115.6	120	-4.4	13-21	9-24	6-7	13-29	7-3	2W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	47	18	0.723	117.2	109.6	7.6	25-8	22-10	10-4	32-10	5-5	2W
Celtics	43	22	0.662	114.5	107.2	7.3	21-10	22-12	9-5	28-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	42	25	0.627	117.2	110.9	6.3	23-9	19-16	11-3	27-15	6-4	1W
Cavaliers	40	26	0.606	118.8	114.8	4	22-12	18-14	8-5	26-17	5-5	1L
Magic	37	28	0.569	115.6	114	1.6	22-12	15-16	8-5	23-19	8-2	6W
Heat	38	29	0.567	120.5	116.5	4	23-11	15-18	7-5	22-18	8-2	7W
Raptors	36	29	0.554	113.4	111.9	1.5	17-16	19-13	4-10	27-16	4-6	2L
Hawks	35	31	0.53	117.7	116.9	0.8	17-16	18-15	7-6	20-21	9-1	8W
76ers	35	31	0.53	115.8	116.5	-0.7	18-16	17-15	8-7	21-23	5-5	1L
Hornets	34	33	0.507	115.7	112.3	3.4	14-17	20-16	9-5	20-22	8-2	2W
Bucks	27	38	0.415	111	115.9	-4.9	15-18	12-20	8-5	19-25	3-7	3L
Bulls	27	38	0.415	115.6	119.9	-4.3	16-18	11-20	4-10	17-26	3-7	1W
Nets	17	49	0.258	106.9	115.8	-8.9	9-23	8-26	3-10	12-30	2-8	2L
Wizards	16	49	0.246	112.8	123.9	-11.1	11-22	5-27	2-12	11-30	0-10	10L
Pacers	15	51	0.227	111.3	120	-8.7	10-23	5-28	3-9	11-30	0-10	11L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	51	15	0.773	118.8	107.9	10.9	27-7	24-8	10-3	36-9	9-1	6W
Spurs	48	17	0.738	118.7	111.6	7.1	25-6	23-11	11-3	28-13	9-1	5W
Rockets	40	25	0.615	114.2	110	4.2	22-8	18-17	6-6	22-19	6-4	1L
Lakers	40	25	0.615	115.9	114.9	1	21-12	19-13	8-7	27-16	6-4	3W
Nuggets	40	26	0.606	120.4	116.3	4.1	18-13	22-13	6-5	24-14	5-5	1W
Timberwolves	40	26	0.606	118.6	115.1	3.5	22-12	18-14	8-5	24-19	6-4	3L
Suns	39	27	0.591	112.5	111	1.5	22-13	17-14	10-6	25-18	7-3	4W
Clippers	33	32	0.508	113.4	112.6	0.8	18-13	15-19	8-5	21-19	6-4	3W
Warriors	32	33	0.492	115.2	114.2	1	19-14	13-19	6-6	22-21	3-7	3L
Trail Blazers	31	35	0.47	115.1	117.8	-2.7	17-16	14-19	5-7	23-19	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	23	42	0.354	115.8	118.3	-2.5	12-20	11-22	6-7	18-27	2-8	6L
Mavericks	22	44	0.333	113.1	117.7	-4.6	14-19	8-25	4-10	12-29	2-8	1W
Pelicans	22	45	0.328	115.6	120	-4.4	13-21	9-24	6-7	13-29	7-3	2W
Jazz	20	46	0.303	117.4	125	-7.6	12-22	8-24	1-10	11-30	2-8	1L
Kings	16	51	0.239	110.6	120.9	-10.3	11-23	5-28	2-10	10-34	4-6	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	51	15	0.773	118.8	107.9	10.9	27-7	24-8	10-3	36-9	9-1	6W
Spurs	48	17	0.738	118.7	111.6	7.1	25-6	23-11	11-3	28-13	9-1	5W
Pistons	47	18	0.723	117.2	109.6	7.6	25-8	22-10	10-4	32-10	5-5	2W
Celtics	43	22	0.662	114.5	107.2	7.3	21-10	22-12	9-5	28-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	42	25	0.627	117.2	110.9	6.3	23-9	19-16	11-3	27-15	6-4	1W
Rockets	40	25	0.615	114.2	110	4.2	22-8	18-17	6-6	22-19	6-4	1L
Lakers	40	25	0.615	115.9	114.9	1	21-12	19-13	8-7	27-16	6-4	3W
Cavaliers	40	26	0.606	118.8	114.8	4	22-12	18-14	8-5	26-17	5-5	1L
Nuggets	40	26	0.606	120.4	116.3	4.1	18-13	22-13	6-5	24-14	5-5	1W
Timberwolves	40	26	0.606	118.6	115.1	3.5	22-12	18-14	8-5	24-19	6-4	3L
Suns	39	27	0.591	112.5	111	1.5	22-13	17-14	10-6	25-18	7-3	4W
Magic	37	28	0.569	115.6	114	1.6	22-12	15-16	8-5	23-19	8-2	6W
Heat	38	29	0.567	120.5	116.5	4	23-11	15-18	7-5	22-18	8-2	7W
Raptors	36	29	0.554	113.4	111.9	1.5	17-16	19-13	4-10	27-16	4-6	2L
Hawks	35	31	0.53	117.7	116.9	0.8	17-16	18-15	7-6	20-21	9-1	8W
76ers	35	31	0.53	115.8	116.5	-0.7	18-16	17-15	8-7	21-23	5-5	1L
Clippers	33	32	0.508	113.4	112.6	0.8	18-13	15-19	8-5	21-19	6-4	3W
Hornets	34	33	0.507	115.7	112.3	3.4	14-17	20-16	9-5	20-22	8-2	2W
Warriors	32	33	0.492	115.2	114.2	1	19-14	13-19	6-6	22-21	3-7	3L
Trail Blazers	31	35	0.47	115.1	117.8	-2.7	17-16	14-19	5-7	23-19	4-6	1L
Bulls	27	38	0.415	115.6	119.9	-4.3	16-18	11-20	4-10	17-26	3-7	1W
Bucks	27	38	0.415	111	115.9	-4.9	15-18	12-20	8-5	19-25	3-7	3L
Grizzlies	23	42	0.354	115.8	118.3	-2.5	12-20	11-22	6-7	18-27	2-8	6L
Mavericks	22	44	0.333	113.1	117.7	-4.6	14-19	8-25	4-10	12-29	2-8	1W
Pelicans	22	45	0.328	115.6	120	-4.4	13-21	9-24	6-7	13-29	7-3	2W
Jazz	20	46	0.303	117.4	125	-7.6	12-22	8-24	1-10	11-30	2-8	1L
Nets	17	49	0.258	106.9	115.8	-8.9	9-23	8-26	3-10	12-30	2-8	2L
Wizards	16	49	0.246	112.8	123.9	-11.1	11-22	5-27	2-12	11-30	0-10	10L
Kings	16	51	0.239	110.6	120.9	-10.3	11-23	5-28	2-10	10-34	4-6	1L
Pacers	15	51	0.227	111.3	120	-8.7	10-23	5-28	3-9	11-30	0-10	11L

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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