Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets are scheduled to travel to the Spectrum Center on Saturday to face Gordon Hayward's Charlotte Hornets. In the 2023-24 NBA regular season standings, the Nuggets are placed third in the Western Conference with 20 wins in 30 matches while the Hornets have managed the 13th spot in the Eastern Conference with a 7-19 record.
Charlotte are currently on a six-game losing streak while Denver won their last three matches in the NBA 2023-24. The Hornets have lost 10 of their 14 home games while the Nuggets have won nine of their 17 road games this season. In their last 10 respective games, the Hornets won two times while the Nuggets won six matches.
Hornets vs Nuggets: Match Prediction
Hornets vs Nuggets Head-To-Head:
- In their last 10 NBA regular season matches, the Nuggets dominated the Hornets with eight victories.
- The Denver Nuggets dominated the Charlotte Hornets with two wins last season in their two regular season fixtures.
- The Nuggets are currently on a three-game winning streak against the Hornets in the regular season clashes.
CHA vs DEN Top Players:
- The Hornets feature LaMelo Ball, Gordon Hayward, Terry Rozier, Brandon Miller, and PJ Washington Jr. as their star players.
- The Nuggets feature Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as their star players.
Average Quarter score: (Hornets 110-121 Nuggets)
- 1st quarter: 28-32
- 2nd quarter: 27-30
- 3rd quarter: 26-31
- 4th quarter: 29-28
Nuggets at Hornets: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 8.5 points (Nuggets -8.5)
Over/Under (OU): 226.5 (Over)
Prediction: Hornets 110-121 Nuggets
CHA vs DEN Money Line:
- The Hornets vs Nuggets money line: Nuggets -350; Hornets +260.
- This season, the Hornets have lost two of the three games as the favorites, while the Nuggets have won one of the three games as the underdogs.
- This season, the Hornets have won six of the 23 games as the underdogs, while the Nuggets have lost eight of the 27 games as the favorites.
Hornets vs Nuggets Against The Spread:
- In the NBA 2023-24 regular season, the Hornets are averaging 111 points per game, while the Nuggets are averaging 115.2 points per game.
- From their opponents this season, the Hornets are scoring 10.6 points less per game, and the Nuggets are scoring 4.9 points more per game.
Hornets vs Nuggets Over/Under:
- For the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic is leading the squad this season with 26.5 points per game, followed by Jamal Murray with 18.4 points per game. Apart from them, Michael Porter Jr is averaging 16.3 ppg while Reggie Jackson is scoring 13.4 ppg.
- For the Hornets, LaMelo Ball is leading the squad this season with 24.7 points per game followed by Terry Rozier with 23.2 points per game. Apart from them, Miles Bridges is averaging 19.6 ppg while Gordon Hayward is scoring 15 ppg.
Hornets vs Nuggets: How to Watch
When and where will the Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets, NBA 2023-24 regular season match take place?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Hornets and Nuggets will take place on December 24 at 05:30 a.m. IST (December 23, 07:00 p.m. ET) at the Spectrum Center.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The live telecast of the NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Hornets and Nuggets will be available on Sports 18 in India and on TNT and NBA TV in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of the Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Hornets and Nuggets can be streamed live on Jio Cinema, and NBA.com on a subscription basis in India, and on ESPN and ABC in the US.
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