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  8. Lineups
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NBA Betting Preview: Nuggets vs Hornets

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

Nuggets Set for Big Win

The Nuggets can enjoy a big victory and a bet against the spread could be the best way forward. Back the favorites off -10.5 to cover the line against the Hornets at -106.

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9 Victories for Nuggets in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Denver Nuggets won their previous game 134-133. This victory at State Farm Arena against Atlanta Hawks was their ninth road win on the spin. Nikola Jokic poured in 40 points, with Jamal Murray contributing 23 and Tim Hardaway Jr. adding 17.

Charlotte Hornets have landed two consecutive home wins. Their last game was a 111-86 road triumph at Scotiabank Arena when meeting Toronto Raptors. Tidjane Salaun scored 21 points, with Kon Knueppel adding 21 and Miles Bridges 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Nuggets triumphed 129-115 when they last played the Hornets. This head-to-head was played at Ball Arena. The Nuggets have triumphed in their previous seven meetings against the Hornets. On the head-to-head front, it has been 9 wins out of 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 16 6 0.727 125.5 116.8 8.7 6-4 10-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 2W
Hornets logo Hornets 7 16 0.304 114.6 118.4 -3.8 5-6 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1W
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Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 126.8 points, 42.7 rebounds, 29.5 assists, 5.5 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 52.2% from the field and 81.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 123.5 points and 40.8 rebounds per matchup.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.9 points, 11.7 rebounds and 11.1 assists, while Jamal Murray averages 4.5 (57.0%) 3-pointers made.

Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 111.2 points, 43.0 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 7.1 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field and 83.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 115.8 points and 42.9 rebounds.

Kon Knueppel is averaging 19.6 points and 3.8 (42.7%) 3-pointers made. Moussa Diabate has an average of 7.6 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 6.7 assists.

Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

If you agree with our pick that Nuggets can be superior in this NBA matchup, you can get -106 for this prediction against the spread. The favorites should be capable of covering the -10.5 line.

We put solid research behind every basketball prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key NBA stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Nuggets vs Hornets stats:

  • The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Nuggets -10.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 51.5% prospect of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jamal Murray Over 23.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has recorded an average of 30.8 points in the past 5 road games. He should therefore be capable of going over the line, with -112 available when it comes to having a wager on Player Points.

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Kon Knueppel Over 3.5 Assists -152 BetMGM logo

Kon Knueppel (Hornets) has recorded Over 3.5 assists in 5 straight games. The line is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and you can get -152 that he is able to land a return.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Nuggets -10.5
Totals Over 234.5
Player Points Jamal Murray Over 23.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets Nuggets logo 128 - 114 Hornets logo Hornets

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. The Nuggets to claim a 128-114 victory is available at huge odds.

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 above betting predictions.

Books Running Scared of Nuggets Win

At betting odds of -476 with the sportsbooks, Denver Nuggets are regarded as 83% likely to win this NBA game. At +370, Charlotte Hornets are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

10.5 is the spread and 234.5 is the total points line. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you're keen on Over 234.5, this selection is available at -110.

You can find a huge selection of game lines and team props for every contest, with the best NBA betting sites creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds
Nikola Jokic Favorite to Score the Most Points

Nikola Jokic is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -119 that he goes Over 29.5 points and -109 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 29.5
-119
Under 29.5
-109
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 23.5
-112
Under 23.5
-115
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 21.5
+106
Under 21.5
-137
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 20.5
-122
Under 20.5
-106
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Player Assists
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 10.5
-114
Under 10.5
-114
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
-135
Under 6.5
+104
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 4.5
-111
Under 4.5
-116
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 3.5
+118
Under 3.5
-154
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Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 12.5
+109
Under 12.5
-141
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Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 7.5
-105
Under 7.5
-123
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 6.5
+107
Under 6.5
-139
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Ryan Kalkbrenner (Hornets)
Over 6.5
-116
Under 6.5
-111
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Nuggets Have Dominated Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Spectrum Center

The Hornets are 4-6 in their last 10 home games, posting 111.40 points per contest while yielding 116.50.

The Nuggets have notched nine consecutive victories on the road. They have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 road games, scoring 124.30 points per matchup and conceding 115.20.

The last time these teams met at Spectrum Center, the Nuggets came out on top 107-104 against the Hornets. Looking back at the past 7 head-to-head meetings at Spectrum Center, the Nuggets have posted six victories, with the Hornets earning one.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O234.5 U234.5
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Home Stats 4-6 227.90 111.40 116.50 2 8
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Away Stats 9-1 239.50 124.30 115.20 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O234.5 = Games Over 234.5 Points
  • U234.5 = Games Under 234.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 21 35.03 517 144 24.6 6.9 3.3 4.6 0.3 1.1
Nikola Jokic 22 34.9 643 242 29.2 11.0 2.0 12.4 0.8 1.4
Cameron Johnson 21 29.62 237 47 11.3 2.2 1.8 3.3 0.3 0.7

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Miles Bridges 23 34.62 479 78 20.8 3.4 2.5 6.2 0.6 0.6
Kon Knueppel 23 33.45 419 74 18.2 3.2 3.4 5.5 0.2 0.7
LaMelo Ball 16 28.94 310 136 19.4 8.5 2.4 6.0 0.2 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Denver Nuggets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Christian Braun
Injured
Julian Strawther
Injured
Aaron Gordon
Injured
Spencer Jones
Injured

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Tre Mann
Injured
Josh Green
Injured
Grant Williams
Injured
Pat Connaughton
Injured
Collin Sexton
Injured

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.

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

05 Dec NBA
Nuggets 134-133 Hawks
03 Dec NBA
Nuggets 135-120 Pacers
01 Dec NBA
Mavericks 131-121 Nuggets
29 Nov NBA
Nuggets 130-112 Suns
28 Nov NBA
Spurs 139-136 Nuggets
24 Nov NBA
Nuggets 125-115 Grizzlies
22 Nov NBA
Kings 128-123 Nuggets
21 Nov NBA
Nuggets 112-109 Rockets
19 Nov NBA
Nuggets 125-118 Pelicans
17 Nov NBA
Bulls 130-127 Nuggets

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

05 Dec NBA
Hornets 111-86 Raptors
03 Dec NBA
Hornets 104-119 Knicks
01 Dec NBA
Hornets 103-116 Nets
29 Nov NBA
Raptors 111-118 Hornets
28 Nov NBA
Bulls 116-123 Hornets
26 Nov NBA
Knicks 129-101 Hornets
23 Nov NBA
Hornets 110-113 Hawks
22 Nov NBA
Clippers 131-116 Hornets
19 Nov NBA
Hornets 118-127 Pacers
17 Nov NBA
Hornets 108-110 Raptors

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 15 7 0.682 121.4 113 8.4 12-1 3-6 4-1 11-7 7-3 2W
Raptors 15 9 0.625 116.5 113.5 3 8-4 7-5 3-2 13-5 6-4 2L
Celtics 14 9 0.609 117.1 110.5 6.6 8-4 6-5 3-4 10-6 8-2 4W
76ers 13 9 0.591 117.3 116.3 1 7-6 6-3 5-2 11-9 6-4 3W
Nets 5 17 0.227 109 118 -9 1-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 18 5 0.783 118.5 113.3 5.2 10-2 8-3 4-3 13-5 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 14 10 0.583 119.6 116 3.6 9-5 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1W
Bucks 10 14 0.417 115.2 117.7 -2.5 7-7 3-7 3-3 8-10 2-8 1L
Bulls 9 13 0.409 118.5 122.5 -4 6-4 3-9 1-5 6-10 3-7 6L
Pacers 5 18 0.217 111 119.4 -8.4 4-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 4-6 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 14 9 0.609 122.8 117.9 4.9 10-2 4-7 2-2 8-5 7-3 2L
Magic 14 9 0.609 118.6 113.9 4.7 9-4 5-5 4-2 11-7 7-3 1W
Hawks 13 11 0.542 117.5 116.5 1 4-6 9-5 3-1 7-7 4-6 3L
Hornets 7 16 0.304 114.6 118.4 -3.8 5-6 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1W
Wizards 3 18 0.143 112.2 128.1 -15.9 2-7 1-11 1-2 2-14 2-8 2L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 21 1 0.955 122.3 107 15.3 10-0 11-1 4-1 17-1 10-0 13W
Nuggets 16 6 0.727 125.5 116.8 8.7 6-4 10-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 14 8 0.636 120.8 115.5 5.3 7-3 7-5 3-3 9-7 6-4 4W
Trail Blazers 9 14 0.391 118.3 120.7 -2.4 3-6 6-8 3-3 7-9 3-7 1L
Jazz 8 14 0.364 118.4 125.6 -7.2 6-6 2-8 0-4 4-10 4-6 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 16 6 0.727 118.6 116.5 2.1 7-3 9-3 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Suns 13 10 0.565 116.2 113.8 2.4 8-4 5-6 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Warriors 11 12 0.478 113.7 113.4 0.3 7-3 4-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2L
Clippers 6 17 0.261 111.8 117.1 -5.3 3-7 3-10 1-4 4-10 2-8 1L
Kings 5 17 0.227 111 122.8 -11.8 3-7 2-10 1-3 4-15 2-8 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 15 5 0.75 121.5 109.7 11.8 7-2 8-3 2-1 8-4 8-2 2W
Spurs 15 7 0.682 118.9 114.5 4.4 9-2 6-5 6-0 9-6 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 10 13 0.435 113.3 116.1 -2.8 5-6 5-7 4-3 9-7 6-4 1W
Mavericks 8 15 0.348 111.4 115.7 -4.3 5-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 5-5 3W
Pelicans 3 20 0.13 112.7 123.4 -10.7 2-11 1-9 1-5 1-18 1-9 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 18 5 0.783 118.5 113.3 5.2 10-2 8-3 4-3 13-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 15 7 0.682 121.4 113 8.4 12-1 3-6 4-1 11-7 7-3 2W
Raptors 15 9 0.625 116.5 113.5 3 8-4 7-5 3-2 13-5 6-4 2L
Celtics 14 9 0.609 117.1 110.5 6.6 8-4 6-5 3-4 10-6 8-2 4W
Heat 14 9 0.609 122.8 117.9 4.9 10-2 4-7 2-2 8-5 7-3 2L
Magic 14 9 0.609 118.6 113.9 4.7 9-4 5-5 4-2 11-7 7-3 1W
76ers 13 9 0.591 117.3 116.3 1 7-6 6-3 5-2 11-9 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 14 10 0.583 119.6 116 3.6 9-5 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1W
Hawks 13 11 0.542 117.5 116.5 1 4-6 9-5 3-1 7-7 4-6 3L
Bucks 10 14 0.417 115.2 117.7 -2.5 7-7 3-7 3-3 8-10 2-8 1L
Bulls 9 13 0.409 118.5 122.5 -4 6-4 3-9 1-5 6-10 3-7 6L
Hornets 7 16 0.304 114.6 118.4 -3.8 5-6 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1W
Nets 5 17 0.227 109 118 -9 1-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 5 18 0.217 111 119.4 -8.4 4-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 4-6 1W
Wizards 3 18 0.143 112.2 128.1 -15.9 2-7 1-11 1-2 2-14 2-8 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 21 1 0.955 122.3 107 15.3 10-0 11-1 4-1 17-1 10-0 13W
Rockets 15 5 0.75 121.5 109.7 11.8 7-2 8-3 2-1 8-4 8-2 2W
Lakers 16 6 0.727 118.6 116.5 2.1 7-3 9-3 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Spurs 15 7 0.682 118.9 114.5 4.4 9-2 6-5 6-0 9-6 7-3 1L
Nuggets 16 6 0.727 125.5 116.8 8.7 6-4 10-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 14 8 0.636 120.8 115.5 5.3 7-3 7-5 3-3 9-7 6-4 4W
Suns 13 10 0.565 116.2 113.8 2.4 8-4 5-6 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Warriors 11 12 0.478 113.7 113.4 0.3 7-3 4-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 10 13 0.435 113.3 116.1 -2.8 5-6 5-7 4-3 9-7 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 9 14 0.391 118.3 120.7 -2.4 3-6 6-8 3-3 7-9 3-7 1L
Jazz 8 14 0.364 118.4 125.6 -7.2 6-6 2-8 0-4 4-10 4-6 1L
Mavericks 8 15 0.348 111.4 115.7 -4.3 5-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 5-5 3W
Clippers 6 17 0.261 111.8 117.1 -5.3 3-7 3-10 1-4 4-10 2-8 1L
Kings 5 17 0.227 111 122.8 -11.8 3-7 2-10 1-3 4-15 2-8 4L
Pelicans 3 20 0.13 112.7 123.4 -10.7 2-11 1-9 1-5 1-18 1-9 5L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 21 1 0.955 122.3 107 15.3 10-0 11-1 4-1 17-1 10-0 13W
Pistons 18 5 0.783 118.5 113.3 5.2 10-2 8-3 4-3 13-5 7-3 1W
Rockets 15 5 0.75 121.5 109.7 11.8 7-2 8-3 2-1 8-4 8-2 2W
Nuggets 16 6 0.727 125.5 116.8 8.7 6-4 10-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 2W
Lakers 16 6 0.727 118.6 116.5 2.1 7-3 9-3 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Knicks 15 7 0.682 121.4 113 8.4 12-1 3-6 4-1 11-7 7-3 2W
Spurs 15 7 0.682 118.9 114.5 4.4 9-2 6-5 6-0 9-6 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 14 8 0.636 120.8 115.5 5.3 7-3 7-5 3-3 9-7 6-4 4W
Raptors 15 9 0.625 116.5 113.5 3 8-4 7-5 3-2 13-5 6-4 2L
Celtics 14 9 0.609 117.1 110.5 6.6 8-4 6-5 3-4 10-6 8-2 4W
Heat 14 9 0.609 122.8 117.9 4.9 10-2 4-7 2-2 8-5 7-3 2L
Magic 14 9 0.609 118.6 113.9 4.7 9-4 5-5 4-2 11-7 7-3 1W
76ers 13 9 0.591 117.3 116.3 1 7-6 6-3 5-2 11-9 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 14 10 0.583 119.6 116 3.6 9-5 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1W
Suns 13 10 0.565 116.2 113.8 2.4 8-4 5-6 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Hawks 13 11 0.542 117.5 116.5 1 4-6 9-5 3-1 7-7 4-6 3L
Warriors 11 12 0.478 113.7 113.4 0.3 7-3 4-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 10 13 0.435 113.3 116.1 -2.8 5-6 5-7 4-3 9-7 6-4 1W
Bucks 10 14 0.417 115.2 117.7 -2.5 7-7 3-7 3-3 8-10 2-8 1L
Bulls 9 13 0.409 118.5 122.5 -4 6-4 3-9 1-5 6-10 3-7 6L
Trail Blazers 9 14 0.391 118.3 120.7 -2.4 3-6 6-8 3-3 7-9 3-7 1L
Jazz 8 14 0.364 118.4 125.6 -7.2 6-6 2-8 0-4 4-10 4-6 1L
Mavericks 8 15 0.348 111.4 115.7 -4.3 5-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 5-5 3W
Hornets 7 16 0.304 114.6 118.4 -3.8 5-6 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1W
Clippers 6 17 0.261 111.8 117.1 -5.3 3-7 3-10 1-4 4-10 2-8 1L
Nets 5 17 0.227 109 118 -9 1-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Kings 5 17 0.227 111 122.8 -11.8 3-7 2-10 1-3 4-15 2-8 4L
Pacers 5 18 0.217 111 119.4 -8.4 4-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 4-6 1W
Wizards 3 18 0.143 112.2 128.1 -15.9 2-7 1-11 1-2 2-14 2-8 2L
Pelicans 3 20 0.13 112.7 123.4 -10.7 2-11 1-9 1-5 1-18 1-9 5L
  • 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