Nuggets vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 19 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 18, 2026, 4:50PM | Published: Jan 18, 2026, 3:00PM
The Denver Nuggets will sqaure off with the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Ball Arena on Monday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson, the Nuggets are aiming to beat a Hornets line-up that includes Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Nuggets vs Hornets game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Denver vs Charlotte NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Nuggets a 58% chance of defeating the Hornets at Ball Arena.
Nuggets vs Hornets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Ball Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Nuggets $1.87, Hornets $1.95
- Line: Nuggets -1 ($1.91), Hornets +1 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 228.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Nuggets at $1.87 and the Hornets at $1.95.
The Nuggets are 1-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Hornets (+1) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 228.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Nuggets (-1) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 228.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Nuggets vs Hornets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Denver at $1.87 with Bet365
- Line: Nuggets -1 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 228.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Nuggets vs Hornets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Nuggets vs Hornets at Ball Arena on Monday is the Nuggets winning 114-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Denver vs Charlotte game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Nuggets vs Hornets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Denver vs Charlotte game.
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Nuggets vs Hornets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Nuggets and Hornets at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Monday 19 January 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Denver vs Charlotte predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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