Hornets vs. Nuggets NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for December 23

Hornets vs. Nuggets Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 23, 2023
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
• Coverage: BSSE and ALT

The Charlotte Hornets (7-19) are 9-point underdogs as they attempt to stop a three-game home losing streak when they host the Denver Nuggets (20-10) on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Spectrum Center. The game airs at 7:00 PM ET on BSSE and ALT. The matchup's point total is set at 226.5.

Hornets vs. Nuggets Odds & Spread

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Hornets vs. Nuggets Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Nuggets win (71.9%)

Hornets vs. Nuggets Betting Trends

• The Nuggets have covered the spread 14 times this season (14-15-1).
• The Hornets have nine wins against the spread in 26 games this year.
• This season, 12 of the Nuggets' games have gone over the point total out of 26 chances.
• Hornets games this season have hit the over 15 times in 26 opportunities (57.7%).
• Against the spread, Denver has performed better at home, covering seven times in 13 home games, and seven times in 17 road games.
• At home, the Nuggets eclipse the over/under 38.5% of the time (five of 13 games). They hit the over more often in road games, exceeding the total in 41.2% of games (seven of 17).
• Against the spread, Charlotte has been better at home (5-8-1) than away (4-8-0).
• In 2023-24 a lower percentage of the Hornets' games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, seven of 14) compared to on the road (66.7%, eight of 12).

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic averages 26.7 points, 12.3 boards and 9.2 assists.
• Michael Porter Jr. averages 16.3 points, 7.7 boards and 1.6 assists, shooting 47.0% from the floor and 39.0% from downtown, with 2.7 made 3-pointers per game.
• Aaron Gordon averages 13.5 points, 6.9 boards and 3.5 assists.
• Reggie Jackson is averaging 13.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is averaging 10.2 points, 2.6 assists and 2.1 rebounds.

Hornets Leaders

• Terry Rozier's numbers on the season are 23.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists per contest. He is also sinking 46.4% of his shots from the floor and 35.8% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.6 triples.
• The Hornets receive 15.0 points per game from Gordon Hayward, plus 4.7 boards and 4.7 assists.
• Brandon Miller averages 15.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists. He is draining 43.7% of his shots from the floor and 38.2% from 3-point range, with 2.0 triples per contest.
• Per game, P.J. Washington provides the Hornets 13.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists, plus 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• The Hornets get 12.7 points per game from Mark Williams, plus 9.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists.

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