| MATCHUP | Denver Nuggets | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-6 | 7-16 |
| Where | Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC | |
| When | Sunday, December 7, 2025 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN SE | |
The Denver Nuggets and the Charlotte Hornets collide at the Spectrum Center on Sunday night. Here’s a Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets have been in pretty good form as they’ve won six of their last nine games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after sneaking past the Hawks in a 134-133 road win on Friday. Nikola Jokic led the team with 40 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, Jamal Murray added 23 points with 12 assists while Tim Hardaway Jr chipped in with 17 points off the bench.
As a team, the Nuggets shot 53 percent from the field and 16 of 37 from the 3-point line as they got off to a poor start and allowed 41 points in the first quarter to fall into a 23-point hole. However, the Nuggets made the adjustments during the halftime break and exploded for 80 points in the second half to lead by as many as 11 points, before they held on for the narrow win in the final seconds.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets might be turning the corner on their season as they’ve now won three of their past five games overall after blowing past the Raptors in a 111-86 road win on Friday. Kon Knueppel led the starters with 21 points with seven assists on seven of 12 shooting, Tidjane Salaun provided the spark off the bench with 21 points on six of eight shooting while Miles Bridges tallied 15 points with nine rebounds and five assists.
As a team, the Hornets shot 50 percent from the field and 13 of 36 from the 3-point line as they took control of the contest with a dominant 35-18 second quarter to take an 11-point lead into halftime. Before they outscored the Raptors by 33-16 in the fourth quarter to make it a complete blowout.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Nuggets have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a road win.
- The Hornets have won three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games at Spectrum Center against Hornets teams that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in five of their last six games at Spectrum Center against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 11 night games against Nuggets teams that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have won each of their last nine road games.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in five of their last six road games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nuggets’ last seven games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Hornets’ last six games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Moussa Diabate ranks 14th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.6) this season.
- Miles Bridges ranks 11th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (86.2%) this season.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- The Nuggets are scoring 130.8 points per 48 minutes while Peyton Watson are on the floor this season – highest mark of any qualified player in the league.
- Jamal Murray is one of only five players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.2).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (20.3).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (51.3%).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for field goals made per game this season (45.2).
Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Nuggets are still missing Julian Strawther, Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun, while the Hornets have ruled out LaMelo Ball, Tre Mann, Pat Connaughton and Josh Green again. The Nuggets were always going to open as heavy favorites on the road in this matchup and for good reason as they’ve been playing great basketball lately.
They will be full of confidence after overcoming a 23-point deficit against the Hawks in their last outing. Meanwhile, the Hornets have been hit hard by injuries but that has actually helped them as they’ve won three of their last five after taking down the Raptors on Friday. The line isn’t too high for me, so I will stick with the more reliable Nuggets to maintain their momentum with a comfortable win here.