Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets Player Prop Picks 2/20/25 NBA Picks

Michael Porter Jr. Over 18.5 Points

Michael Porter Jr. has been a key contributor for the Denver Nuggets, averaging 19.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game over 52 appearances. His field goal percentage stands at 52.3%, ranking 26th in the league. Notably, on February 5th, 2025, Porter scored a season-high 39 points in a victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. 

Michael Porter Jr has been a monster as of late scoring 30 or more points in his last three games. In those three games, he's made five or more three-pointers in all of them. I don't see Porter slowing down in this one going against this Hornets team that has been susceptible to giving up the three-ball. The Hornets are giving up 14.5 pointers per game which is the fourth most in the league. Expect another big night from Porter Jr. 

Lamelo Ball Under 4.5 Rebounds

LaMelo Ball has been a standout player for the Charlotte Hornets, averaging 27.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game over 33 appearances. His field goal percentage stands at 41.6%, and he has a three-point shooting percentage of 33.8%. When it comes to his rebounding numbers, it’s been up and down. 

Lamelo ball is coming off a game where he only secured one rebound against the Brooklyn Nets and in the game before that, he secured four rebounds against the San Antonio Spurs. He's coming into this game on the back of a back-to-back after playing the Lakers the night before and with his injury issues this season I wouldn't be surprised if he’ll be on minute restriction in this one. He's also going against his Nuggets team who is giving up 49.8 rebounds per game to opposing teams which is the second-fewest in the league. 

Miles Bridges Over 3.5 Assists

Miles Bridges has been a key contributor for the Charlotte Hornets, averaging 19.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game over 38 appearances. Bridges has proven to be an effective secondary ball handler for the Charlotte Hornets. While scoring remains his primary strength, his ability to distribute the ball and create opportunities for teammates has become an important part of his game.

We saw Miles Bridges have 10 assists just a few games ago against the Washington Wizards and is coming off a game where he had four assists against the Orlando Magic. The Denver Nuggets do almost everything at a high level but give up 29.3 assists per game to opposing teams which is the most in the league. This should be a good matchup for Bridges to show off his facilitating skills a bit more.