Hornets vs. Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 18

The Denver Nuggets (29-13) will look to continue a four-game winning streak when hosting the Charlotte Hornets (15-27) on January 18, 2026 at Ball Arena. The Hornets are currently slight 1.5-point favorites against the Nuggets. The over/under is 228.5 points for the matchup.

Check out everything you need to know to know about the Hornets-Nuggets game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Hornets vs. Nuggets Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
• TV: FDSSE and ALT
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Hornets vs. Nuggets Prediction

ATS Pick: Nuggets (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (228.5)
Score Prediction: Nuggets 123 - Hornets 114

Hornets vs. Nuggets Betting Insights

• The Hornets and their opponent have combined to score over 228.5 points, the current matchup's over/under, in 25 of 42 games this year.
• The Nuggets games have gone over 228.5 total points scored in 30 of 42 total matchups this year.
• These teams average 239.1 points per game combined, 10.6 more than the total of 228.5.
• The Hornets and the Nuggets have seen their opponents average a combined 5.8 more points per game than the over/under of 228.5 set for this outing.
• Charlotte has been chosen as the favorite in six games this year and has walked away with the win three times (50%) in those games.
• Denver has come away with seven wins in the 11 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
• Denver has come out on top in its lone head-to-head matchup against Charlotte.
• The Hornets hold a 1-0 edge against the spread when matched up with the Nuggets.

Hornets Recent Trends

• The Hornets have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games, with a 7-3 record against the spread in that span.
• Charlotte's average total over the last 10 games is 5.7 points more than the 228.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• The Hornets are 24-18-0 against the spread this season.
• Charlotte has an against the spread record of 3-3 in its six games as a favorite of 1.5 points or more so far this season.
• Hornets games this year have hit the over on 18 of 42 set point totals.
• The 116.6 points per game the Hornets average are just 0.6 fewer points than the Nuggets allow (117.2).
• Charlotte has a 16-3 record against the spread and a 12-7 record overall when putting up more than 117.2 points.
• The Hornets are shooting 46.1% from the field this season, 0.9 percentage points lower than the 47.0% the Nuggets allow to opponents.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in a higher percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered 11 times in 19 opportunities at home, and they've covered 13 times in 23 opportunities in away games.
• Looking at point totals, Charlotte hits the over less often in home games, as it has exceeded the total seven times in 19 opportunities this season (36.8%). On the road, it has hit the over 11 times in 23 opportunities (47.8%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Hornets have won a higher percentage of their games at home (.667) compared to road games (.333).

Hornets Recent Stats

Hornets Leaders

• Miles Bridges averages 19.4 points, 6.4 boards and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 44.6% from the floor and 33.9% from beyond the arc with 2.3 made treys per game.
• Kon Knueppel puts up 19.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• LaMelo Ball puts up 20.2 points, 5.2 boards and 7.6 assists per contest, shooting 41.5% from the field and 37.2% from downtown with 3.5 made 3-pointers per contest (fifth in NBA).
• Moussa Diabate puts up 8.2 points, 8.4 boards and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 62.4% from the field.
• Brandon Miller averages 19.7 points, 4.3 boards and 3.5 assists per contest. At the other end he averages 1.0 steal and 1.1 blocks.

Hornets Player Props

Nuggets Recent Trends

• The Nuggets have gone 7-3 over their past 10 contests, with a 7-3 record against the spread in that span.
• Denver and its opponents have combined to score an average of 229.0 combined points in its last 10 games, 0.5 more than the 228.5 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Nuggets are 25-17-0 this year.
• Denver has an against the spread record of 6-1 in its seven games when underdogs by 1.5 points or more this year.
• Nuggets games this season have hit the over on 27 of 42 set point totals (64.3%).
• The Nuggets put up an average of 122.5 points per game, 5.4 more points than the 117.1 the Hornets allow.
• Denver has put together a 19-12 ATS record and a 23-8 overall record in games it scores more than 117.1 points.
• The Nuggets have shot at a 50.2% clip from the field this season, 2.0 percentage points higher than the 48.2% shooting opponents of the Hornets have averaged.
• In 2025-26 against the spread, the Nuggets have a lower winning percentage at home (.556, 10-8-0 record) than on the road (.625, 15-9-0).
• Denver's games have gone above the over/under less often at home (11 times out of 18) than away (16 of 24) this year.
• This year the Nuggets are 10-4 at home as moneyline favorites (.714 winning percentage). Away they are 12-5 (.706).

Nuggets Recent Stats

Nuggets Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Jamal Murray gives the Nuggets 26.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 7.4 assists. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Peyton Watson is putting up 14.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. He's draining 51.3% of his shots from the field and 40.9% from 3-point range, with 1.4 triples per game.
• The Nuggets are getting 14.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game from Tim Hardaway Jr. this year.
• Bruce Brown gives the Nuggets 7.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest while putting up 1.0 steal and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Aaron Gordon gives the Nuggets 18.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while delivering 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.

Nuggets Player Props

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