Hornets vs Nuggets Prediction and NBA Tips - 24 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 24, 2023, 12:12AM | Published: Dec 22, 2023, 10:48PM
The Charlotte Hornets will face the favoured Denver Nuggets in NBA action at Spectrum Center on Sunday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Miles Bridges, Gordon Hayward and Brandon Miller, the Hornets are aiming to beat a Nuggets team that includes Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Hornets vs Nuggets game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Hornets vs Nuggets
Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Charlotte-Denver NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Nuggets an 80% chance of beating the Hornets at Spectrum Center.
More: Hornets vs Nuggets Simulated 10K Times
Hornets vs Nuggets: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Spectrum Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Hornets $5.60, Nuggets $1.21
- Line: Hornets +11 ($1.95), Nuggets -11 ($1.99)
- Total (Over/Under 224.5 Points): Over $2.00, Under $1.92
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Hornets at $5.60 and the Nuggets at $1.21.
The Hornets are 11-point underdogs against the Nuggets, with odds of $1.95 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Nuggets (-11) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.99.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 224.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.92.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Hornets (+11) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 224.5 points has a 51% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Hornets vs Nuggets game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Hornets vs Nuggets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Charlotte at $5.60 with Betfair (2.1% edge)
- Line: Hornets +11 at $1.95 with Betfair (54% probability)
- Total Points: Over 224.5 at $2.00 with Betfair
Stats Insider's Hornets vs Nuggets predictions are based on market-leading modelling and wagering intelligence to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Nuggets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Hornets to win is our recommended option due to the 2.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 224.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.00) that are available from Betfair.
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Hornets vs Nuggets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Hornets vs Nuggets at Spectrum Center this Sunday has the Nuggets winning 117-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Charlotte vs Denver on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live updates.
Hornets vs Nuggets: Player Props
Betting on Hornets vs Nuggets player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Miles Bridges is expected to lead the Hornets with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, while Nikola Jokic is projected to finish with 30 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists for the Nuggets.
Hornets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | 18 | 5 | 4 |
| Gordon Hayward | 15 | 4 | 5 |
| Brandon Miller | 14 | 3 | 2 |
| P.J. Washington | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| Nick Richards | 11 | 9 | 1 |
Nuggets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 30 | 14 | 9 |
| Jamal Murray | 21 | 5 | 7 |
| Michael Porter | 16 | 8 | 2 |
| Aaron Gordon | 15 | 6 | 4 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 10 | 2 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Charlotte vs Denver game at Spectrum Center.
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Hornets vs Nuggets: Preview
The NBA game between the Hornets and Nuggets at Spectrum Center is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Sunday 24 December 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Spectrum Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Charlotte vs Denver predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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