Hornets vs. Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for February 1

Hornets vs. Nuggets Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
• Coverage: ALT and FDSSE

The Charlotte Hornets (12-33) host the Denver Nuggets (29-19) after losing three home games in a row. The Nuggets are heavy favorites by 14 points in the matchup, which begins at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The over/under for the matchup is 223.5.

Hornets vs. Nuggets Odds & Spread

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Hornets vs. Nuggets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Nuggets win (67.8%)

Hornets vs. Nuggets Betting Trends

• The Nuggets have covered the spread 23 times this season (23-24-1).
• The Hornets have played 45 games, with 21 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Nuggets have hit the over 31 times out of 45 chances this season.
• Hornets games this season have hit the over on 17 of 45 set point totals (37.8%).
• Against the spread, Denver has played better at home, covering 11 times in 22 home games, and 12 times in 26 road games.
• The Nuggets have gone over the total in a higher percentage of home games (68.2%) than road tilts (61.5%).
• Against the spread, Charlotte has had better results away (10-8-2) than at home (11-11-3).
• In terms of the over/under, Hornets games have gone over six of 25 times at home (24%), and 11 of 20 on the road (55%).

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic's numbers on the season are 29.6 points, 12.8 rebounds and 10.1 assists per contest, shooting 57% from the floor and 47.5% from beyond the arc (third in league), with an average of 2 made treys.
• Jamal Murray averages 20.4 points, 4.1 boards and 6.1 assists, shooting 46% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, with 2.1 made treys per contest.
• Michael Porter Jr.'s numbers on the season are 18 points, 6.3 boards and 2.2 assists per contest, shooting 51.4% from the field and 40.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.5 made treys.
• Russell Westbrook is averaging 13 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.5 steals (10th in league) and 0.5 blocked shots.
• Christian Braun is averaging 14.3 points, 4.7 boards and 2 assists. At the other end, he averages 1 steal and 0.6 blocked shots.

Hornets Leaders

• Miles Bridges averages 19.3 points for the Hornets, plus 7.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists.
• Per game, Brandon Miller provides the Hornets 21 points, 4.9 boards and 3.6 assists. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks.
• The Hornets get 7.8 points per game from Cody Martin, plus 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
• Mark Williams averages 15.5 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists. He is draining 60.9% of his shots from the field.
• Josh Green averages 7.5 points, 2.9 boards and 1.4 assists. He is sinking 43.5% of his shots from the field and 42% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 treys per game.

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