The Charlotte Hornets (7-22) will attempt to snap a seven-game losing streak when visiting the Denver Nuggets (17-11) on December 18, 2022 at Ball Arena.
The betting trends in what follows reference odds valid as of December 18, 2022 at 8:01 PM ET. Check out the table below for the latest odds for this contest and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Nuggets Vs Hornets Betting Odds
Injury Report as of December 18
Nuggets: Jamal Murray: Probable (Ankle), Nikola Jokic: Probable (Knee), Michael Porter: Out (Heel), Collin Gillespie: Out (Lower Leg)
Hornets: Mark Williams: Out (Ankle), Dennis Smith: Out (Ankle), Cody Martin: Out (Knee), Miles Bridges: Out (Personal)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Nuggets (-9) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (235) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Nuggets Vs Hornets Stat Rankings
| Nuggets Avg. (Rank) | Hornets Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 115.7 (7th) | Points Scored | 110.1 (25th) |
| 114.8 (18th) | Points Allowed | 117.3 (28th) |
| 42.8 (20th) | Rebounds | 45.4 (6th) |
| 10.2 (15th) | Off. Rebounds | 13.0 (3rd) |
| 11.7 (15th) | 3pt Made | 10.6 (25th) |
| 28.0 (2nd) | Assists | 24.5 (17th) |
| 14.7 (22nd) | Turnovers | 13.5 (9th) |
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Nuggets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 25 | 24.6 | 10.3 | 9.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Jamal Murray | 24 | 18.0 | 3.8 | 5.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Aaron Gordon | 25 | 16.9 | 6.3 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Nah’Shon Hyland | 20 | 14.2 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 2.7 |
| Bruce Brown | 28 | 11.0 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
Hornets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | 21 | 21.8 | 4.6 | 5.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2.6 |
| LaMelo Ball | 5 | 21.6 | 2.8 | 7.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 4.4 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | 29 | 20.9 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 2.4 |
| Gordon Hayward | 12 | 15.7 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.4 |
| P.J. Washington | 28 | 15.0 | 4.7 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.8 |
Betting Trends
- The Nuggets have 12 wins in 28 games against the spread this year.
- As 9-point favorites or more, Denver is 4-3 against the spread.
- The Nuggets have played 28 games this year, and 14 of them have hit the over.
- Denver’s games have had more than 235 points scored on nine occasions this year.
- Nuggets games this season have posted an average total of 230.4, which is 4.6 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
- The Hornets have 12 wins in 29 games against the spread this year.
- Against the spread, as a 9-point underdog or greater, Charlotte is 4-3-1.
- The Hornets have seen 15 of their 29 games hit the over.
- Charlotte’s games have had over 235 points 11 times this year.
- The over/under for this game is 7.5 points higher than the average scoring total for Hornets games (227.5).
