Nuggets vs. Hornets Picks & Best Bets 1st Feb 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Charlotte Hornets will host the Denver Nuggets in NBA action on Saturday at Spectrum Center, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Miles Bridges, Mark Williams and Vasilije Micic are set to lead the way for the Hornets, while the Nuggets are headlined by Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter.
We have performed 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to highlight the best Nuggets vs. Hornets bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Nuggets will likely win with a projected final score of 119-107.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continually monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Nuggets vs. Hornets Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Nuggets vs. Hornets picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Nuggets vs. Hornets Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, February 1st, 2025
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Spectrum Center
- Spread: Nuggets -12.5 / Hornets +12.5
- Moneyline: Nuggets -750 / Hornets +560
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 224.5 Points (-105/-115)
Hornets +12.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Hornets have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Nuggets have a probability of 46%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -110 for the Hornets +12.5, presenting a favorable 1.3% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 224.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 224.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the over at -105.
- Our analysis shows a 51% probability of the 224.5-point total going over.
Nuggets vs. Hornets Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Denver Nuggets at -750 via BetMGM, whilst the Charlotte Hornets are available at +560 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Nuggets are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them an 83% chance of coming out on top.
Although the Nuggets are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +560 odds on the Hornets moneyline, providing an edge of 1.5%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Nuggets vs. Hornets
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Nuggets vs. Hornets matchup.
Denver Nuggets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nikola Jokic | 32 | 14 | 11 | 3 |
Jamal Murray | 22 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
Michael Porter | 17 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
Aaron Gordon | 15 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Christian Braun | 15 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Nikola Jokic Over 1.5 3-Pointers (+118)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Nikola Jokic Over 1.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +118 |
- Our top prop bet for the Nuggets is on Nikola Jokic to record over 1.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 18.4% on the +118 odds offered by FanDuel.
Charlotte Hornets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Miles Bridges | 20 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Mark Williams | 17 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
Vasilije Micic | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
Nick Smith | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Josh Green | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Vasilije Micic Over 5.5 Assists (+110)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Vasilije Micic Over 5.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +110 |
- Our best prop bet for the Hornets is on Vasilije Micic to record over 5.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 7 assists, giving us an edge of 11.1% on the +110 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Nuggets vs. Hornets Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Nuggets vs. Hornets trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Josh Green Over 0.5 Total Turnovers
Josh Green has recorded at least one turnover in 18 of his last 25 appearances (72% of the time). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of -130 (57% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Josh Green Over 1.5 Total Steals
Josh Green has had more than 1.5 steals in 6 of his last 11 appearances (55%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +180 (36%), available at DraftKings.
Christian Braun Over 12.5 Points Scored
Christian Braun has scored more than 12.5 points in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can bet on him to record over 12.5 points again at odds of -130 (57%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets to knock down over 1.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Hornets +12.5 to cover.
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