Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets Matchup

Check out our free Nuggets vs Hornets prediction for this NBA matchup in Charlotte. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Nuggets are currently 29-19.
  • Defensively, Denver are giving up 116.7 points per game.
  • The Nuggets are coming off a 137-134 win vs. the Hornets.
  • The Hornets possess a 12-33 record so far.
  • Charlotte has an effective field goal percentage of 50% (28th).
  • The Hornets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Nuggets.

Nuggets vs Hornets Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Denver Nuggets (-950) will take on the Charlotte Hornets (+618) in a non-conference matchup. The Nuggets are currently favored by 14 points and have a record of 29-19, which is good for 4th in the Western Conference. The Hornets are 14th in the East and have lost three straight games.

This game will be played at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte and can be seen on ALT.

Nuggets vs. Hornets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Denver Nuggets at Charlotte Hornets
  • Where: Charlotte at Spectrum Center
  • Date: Saturday, February 1st
  • Betting Odds DEN -14, DEN -950 | CHA +618 O/U 223

Nuggets Preview: Can The Nuggets Secure a Road Victory?

Denver improved to 29-19 this season with a 137-134 win over the 76ers on Friday. The Nuggets were favored by 9.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 271 points exceeded the O/U line of 235 by 36 points.

Denver led 38-36 after the 1st quarter and 35-33 in the 2nd. They entered the 4th quarter with a 103-100 lead, and both teams scored 34 points in the final period.

The Nuggets shot an impressive 65.9% from the field and 52.2% from three-point range, knocking down 12 threes in their 137-134 win over the 76ers. Jamal Murray led the way with 31 points and 11 assists, while Nikola Jokić added 28 points, 13 assists, and 9 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the floor.

Michael Porter Jr. contributed 24 points, hitting 71.4% of his shots, and Jokić was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 13 of his 28 points. Murray had 10 points in the opening quarter, and Christian Braun added 8 of his 15 points in the 1st period.

Even with a shaky defensive performance, the Nuggets managed to secure a win over the 76ers, giving up 134 points on Friday. Denver allowed 36 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 4th, with Philadelphia shooting 55% from the field.

The Nuggets struggled to defend the three, as the 76ers hit 21 threes on 52% shooting. Denver sent Philadelphia to the line 16 times, where they made 13 free throws. The Nuggets finished with 7 steals and 2 blocks.

Hornets Preview: Are the Hornets Ready for a Home Win?

Denver improved to 29-19 on the season with a 137-134 win over the 76ers on Friday. The Nuggets were favored by 9.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 271 went well over the O/U line of 235.

Denver took a 103-100 lead into the 4th quarter after winning the 1st and 2nd quarters by slim margins. Both teams scored 34 points in the final period.

In Friday's loss to the Clippers, the Hornets struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 threes at a 23.3% clip. Overall, they shot 43.8% from the field.

Miles Bridges led the way with 27 points and 9 rebounds, scoring 12 points in the 4th quarter. Vasilije Micic added 20 points, with 9 coming in the final period.

Defensively, the Hornets had strong 1st and 4th quarters, allowing 23 and 25 points, but they struggled in the 2nd and 3rd, giving up 30 and 34 points, leading to a 112-104 loss to the Clippers. Charlotte allowed Los Angeles to shoot 54% from the field.

The Hornets did a good job limiting the Clippers’ three-point shooting, allowing just 11 made threes on 39% shooting. They also sent the Clippers to the line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws. Charlotte finished with 11 steals and 3 blocks.

Nuggets vs Hornets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last three road contests, the Nuggets offense has averaged 123 points per game while allowing an average of 128. Denver posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 0-3 ATS.
  • When looking at their past ten home matchups, Charlotte has an ATS record of 4-4-2 while averaging 109 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have gone 2-1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
  • The last ten games that Denver was favored, they have an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 8-2 straight up.

Nuggets vs Hornets Prediction

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