Hornets vs. Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 7

Hornets vs. Nuggets Game Info

• Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
• Time: 6 p.m. ET
• Venue: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
• Coverage: FDSSE and ALT

The Denver Nuggets (16-6) are heavy favorites (-10.5) as they attempt to continue a nine-game road winning streak when they visit the Charlotte Hornets (7-16) on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Spectrum Center. The contest airs at 6 p.m. ET on FDSSE and ALT. The matchup has a point total of 234.5.

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 (67.7%)

Hornets vs. Nuggets Betting Trends

• The Nuggets are 13-9-0 against the spread this season.
• In the Hornets' 23 games this year, they have 11 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Nuggets have hit the over 15 times out of 23 chances this season.
• Hornets games this season have gone over the point total 34.8% of the time (eight out of 23 games with a set point total).
• Denver sports a worse record against the spread at home (5-5-0) than it does in road games (8-4-0).
• The Nuggets have eclipsed the total in seven of 10 home games (70%), compared to eight of 12 road games (66.7%).
• Charlotte's winning percentage against the spread at home is .545 (6-5-0). On the road, it is .417 (5-7-0).
• Hornets games have finished above the over/under 27.3% of the time at home (three of 11), and 41.7% of the time on the road (five of 12).

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic averages 29.2 points, 12.4 rebounds and 11 assists, shooting 60.8% from the field (eighth in league) and 40.7% from beyond the arc, with 2 made treys per game.
• Jamal Murray averages 24.6 points, 4.6 boards and 6.9 assists.
• Peyton Watson is averaging 10.3 points, 1.7 assists and 5 boards.
• Cameron Johnson is averaging 11.3 points, 2.2 assists and 3.4 rebounds.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. is averaging 12.1 points, 2 boards and 1.5 assists.

Hornets Leaders

• Miles Bridges' numbers on the season are 20.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest. He is also sinking 42.1% of his shots from the floor and 31.8% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.5 triples.
• Kon Knueppel averages 18.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists. He is also sinking 46.2% of his shots from the field and 41.4% from beyond the arc, with 3.4 treys per game (seventh in league).
• LaMelo Ball's numbers on the season are 19.4 points, 6 boards and 8.5 assists per game. He is sinking 38.6% of his shots from the floor and 28.5% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.4 triples.
• Moussa Diabate averages 8.7 points, 7.8 boards and 1.2 assists. He is making 63.6% of his shots from the floor.
• Collin Sexton averages 15.5 points, 2.2 boards and 4.2 assists. He is draining 48.9% of his shots from the field and 36.6% from beyond the arc, with 1.2 triples per contest.

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