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The Denver Nuggets (36-19) are heavily favored (-16.5) to continue an eight-game winning streak when they host the Charlotte Hornets (14-39) at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Ball Arena. The contest airs on ALT, KTVD, and FDSSE.
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Nuggets vs. Hornets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Nuggets 122, Hornets 106.
- Moneyline Pick: Nuggets (-1299)
- Total Pick: Under 229.5 (computer predicts 227.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Hornets (+16.5)
Recent Nuggets vs. Hornets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1/2025 | Nuggets | -12.5 | 226.5 | -813 | +559 | 107-104 DEN |
| 1/1/2024 | Nuggets | -17 | 224.5 | -1810 | +958 | 111-93 DEN |
| 12/23/2023 | Nuggets | -10.5 | 225.5 | -516 | +388 | 102-95 DEN |
Nuggets 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Denver has compiled a 29-26-0 record against the spread.
- In Denver's 53 games with a set total, 34 have hit the over (64.2%).
- The Nuggets have been favorites in 43 games this season and won 30 (69.8%) of those contests.
- Denver has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -1299.
Hornets 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Charlotte has a 27-23-3 record against the spread this year.
- The Hornets are 1-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 16.5-point underdogs.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 19 of Charlotte's 53 games with a set total.
- The Hornets are 12-34 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 26.1% of those games).
- Charlotte has played as a moneyline underdog of +790 or longer in only one game this season, which it lost.
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Nuggets vs. Hornets Injury Report
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Michael Porter Jr.: Probable (Hamstring),
Peyton Watson: Out (Knee),
DaRon Holmes: Out For Season (Achilles),
Vlatko Cancar: Out (Knee),
Aaron Gordon: Probable (Calf),
Jamal Murray: Probable (Knee)
Hornets
Hornets:
Brandon Miller: Out For Season (Wrist),
Tre Mann: Out For Season (Back),
Josh Okogie: Out (Hamstring),
Grant Williams: Out For Season (Acl)
Nuggets vs. Hornets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Game time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ALT, KTVD, and FDSSE
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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