Charlotte Hornets vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/1/2024]

The Denver Nuggets will face the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Ball Arena on New Year's Day, beginning at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Monday's Hornets vs. Nuggets matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Hornets vs. Nuggets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Monday's NBA game between the Hornets and Nuggets 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Nuggets a 90% chance of defeating the Hornets, and our predicted final score has the Nuggets winning 120-104.

According to our model, the Hornets (+16.5) have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 224.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of going under.

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Hornets vs. Nuggets Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Hornets	Nuggets
Spread	+16.5 (-110)	-16.5 (-108)
Moneyline	+950	-1600
Total	o224.5 (-110)	u224.5 (-108)

• The Nuggets are listed as -16.5 favorites versus the Hornets, with -108 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Hornets (+16.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -110.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nuggets at -1600. That means you can risk $1,600 to win $100 for a total payout of $1,700 if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hornets at +950, where you can bet $100 to profit $950, earning a total payout of $1,050 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 224.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Hornets vs. Nuggets Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Hornets +16.5	-110
Moneyline	Hornets	+950
Total	Under 224.5	-108

While the Nuggets are more likely to win the game, betting on the Hornets moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

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Hornets vs. Nuggets Player Props

NBA player props are an exciting way to wager on Monday's Charlotte vs. Denver matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We uss the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.

Miles Bridges is expected to step up for the Hornets with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Nikola Jokic is projected to finish with 32 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists for the Nuggets.

Hornets Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Hornets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Miles Bridges	18	6	4	2
P.J. Washington	17	5	3	2
Brandon Miller	13	3	2	2
Nick Richards	11	9	1	0
Nick Smith	9	1	1	2

Nuggets Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Nuggets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Nikola Jokic	32	14	9	1
Jamal Murray	21	5	7	3
Aaron Gordon	16	7	4	1
Michael Porter	16	7	2	3
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope	10	2	2	2

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Remember, our model updates often, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting insights before the Hornets vs. Nuggets on Monday January 1, 2024.

Hornets vs. Nuggets Game Information

Monday's action between the Nuggets and Hornets at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Charlotte Hornets vs. Denver Nuggets
• Date: Monday January 1, 2024
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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Conclusion

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