The Denver Nuggets (38-18) battle the Charlotte Hornets (15-42) Saturday. Tip from Spectrum Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
These teams will play for the second and final time this season. The Nuggets beat Charlotte at home 119-115 on Dec. 18, failing to cover as a 9-point favorite as the Under (236) connected.
Denver is coming off a 115-104 road loss at the Orlando Magic Thursday, failing to cover as a 5-point favorite. It is 4-2 against the spread (ATS) over its last 6 games and is 30-26 ATS this season.
The Hornets lost to the Boston Celtics 127-116 Friday, failing to cover as 10.5-point road underdogs. They are 0-5 ATS over their last 5 games and 23-31-3 ATS on the season.