Denver Nuggets (36-19) vs Charlotte Hornets (14-39)
Game Info: Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Ball Arena)
Betting Odds: Denver Nuggets -16 -- Over/Under: 228.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: Altitude Sports
The Charlotte Hornets and Denver Nuggets meet Thursday in NBA action at the Ball Arena. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Magic, beat the Lakers, and they play the Trail Blazers, Kings, and Warriors next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.3 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 46.4 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 27.3 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 19.5 points and 7.7 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Smith Jr. is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the Suns and Trail Blazers, and they play the Lakers, Pacers, and Bucks next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 121.5 points on 51 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.8 points and 12.6 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 21 points and 3.9 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last 12 games at Ball Arena against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 night games against Nuggets teams that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last nine home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games against Nuggets teams that held a winning record.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The road team has won six of the last eight games between the Hornets and Nuggets.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last four night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in six of their last eight games against Hornets teams that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (51.0%).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (31.2).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for Q1 points per game this season (25.5).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for true shooting percentage this season (54.0%).
Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report
The Nuggets will be without DaRon Holmes II, Peyton Watson, and Vlatko Cancar.
The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller due to a wrist injury.
Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
This has blowout written all over it as the Hornets are on the end of a back-to-back and Denver is the worst place to play in this spot due to the altitude. The Nuggets are also as healthy as they've been in a while with the expected returns of Westbrook and Gordon. With all of that said, the Nuggets continue to play with their food at times, and it has led to some disappointing results. Also, despite the Hornets not being good, they're coming off a big upset over the Lakers and are now 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games as a double-digit underdog. Massive line. I'll take another shot with the Hornets.
Randy’s Pick Charlotte Hornets +16
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
