The Denver Nuggets are hosting the Charlotte Hornets in tonight’s matchup. The Nuggets are coming off a double-digit win in their last game against the Portland Trail Blazers, 132-121. On the opposing side, the Hornets are coming off a big-time win last night. They defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 100-97. Can LaMelo Ball and the Hornets keep their momentum going in Denver, or will the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic extend their winning streak to nine in a row? Let’s dive into this game and cook up a winning slip!
Charlotte Hornets vs. Denver Nuggets Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Charlotte Hornets | +16.5 (-112) | Over 229.5 (-112) | +750 |
| Denver Nuggets | -16.5 (-108) | Under 229.5 (-108) | -1200 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Charlotte Hornets vs. Denver Nuggets Match Details
- Fixture: Charlotte Hornets @ Denver Nuggets
- Date and Time: February 20th, 2025 @ 9 PM EST
Key Stats
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets are coming off an impressive win last night against the Los Angeles Lakers, 100-97. Miles Bridges was great in the comeback win with 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 steals. LaMelo Ball was excellent as well with 27 points, 5 assists, and 6 rebounds. Mark Williams was subpar against the Lakers with only 10 points and 9 rebounds. The Hornets have a record of 14-39 they have been one of the worst teams in the NBA this season. Charlotte sits in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. This team is a few years away from potentially being a problem in the Eastern Conference.
Despite the poor season, this is a solid defensive team. They are ranked 9th in points allowed per game, 14th in opponent field goal %, 2nd in opponent 3-point field goal %, 23rd in blocks per game, 14th in steals per game, and 5th in rebounds per game. In terms of injuries, Josh Okogie is listed as questionable for this game as he is still dealing with the hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined for the past eight games. Over their past ten games, Charlotte has a record of 2-8, including 5-4-1 against the spread in that same stretch.
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets have been on fire as of late. They are winners of eight straight games, including a win against the Portland Trail Blazers, 131-121. Jamal Murray was excellent in the win with 55 points on a very efficient 55.6% shooting from the floor. Nikola Jokic had another triple-double with 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. Christian Braun had a great game as well with 21 points and 10 rebounds. This is one of the best offenses in the NBA, especially with Jokic on the floor. Denver currently has a record of 36-19 on the season and sits 3rd in the Western Conference.
Defensively, this team has been solid. Not great, but solid. For the season, they are ranked 23rd in points allowed per game, 10th in opponent field goal %, 17th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 19th in blocks per game, 11th in steals per game, and 4th in rebounds per game. In terms of injuries, Peyton Watson is still out with a knee injury. Russell Westbrook and Michael Porter Jr. are returning to the court after missing the past few games. Over their last ten games, the Denver Nuggets have a record of 8-2, including a 6-4-0 record against the spread.
Prediction
The Denver Nuggets are going to smash the Charlotte Hornets and cover the 16.5-point spread in this game. This is a terrible matchup for the Hornets. They are on the second night of a back-to-back and traveling to Mile High, a place we all know is a tough place to play. Even though the Hornets are a solid defensive team, the Nuggets have one of, if not, the best offense in the NBA. They are in the top three in points per game, field goal %, 3-point field goal %, and assists per game. The Denver Nuggets roll past Charlotte to a big win at home.
Final Pick
Denver Nuggets -16.5 (-108)
