Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec 7 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets matchup is one of seven NBA games scheduled on Sunday. This will be the first time that these two teams will square off in the 2025-26 season.

The Nuggets (16-6) are trying to stay one step ahead of the LA Lakers, with whom they are tied for second place in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Hornets (7-16) are way below .500 and are trying to claw their way up the Eastern Conference standings.

Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

Moneyline: Nuggets (-455) vs Hornets (+376)

Spread: Nuggets (-10.5) vs Hornets (+10.5)

Total: Nuggets -111 (o234.0) vs Hornets -112 (u234.0)

Editor's note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets Preview

Heading into this weekend showdown, the Nuggets have won three of their last four games. On Friday, they pulled off a comeback victory by turning back the Atlanta Hawks 134-133. Nikola Jokic dropped a 40-piece in this contest while also contributing nine rebounds and eight assists.

On the other hand, the Hornets halted a two-game skid by defeating the Toronto Raptors 111-86 on Friday. Rookie Kon Knueppel and second-year player Tidjane Saluan scored 21 points apiece.

Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets Predicted Starting 5s

Nuggets

PG: Jamal Murray | SG: Cameron Johnson | SF: Peyton Watson | PF: Spencer Jones | C: Nikola Jokic

Hornets

PG: KJ Simpson | SG: Brandon Miller | SF: Kon Knueppel | PF: Miles Bridges | C: Ryan Kalkbrenner

Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Tips

Jamal Murray's point total is set at 24.5, which is nearly identical with his season average of 24.6 points per game. Miles Bridges' point total is set at 20.5, which is slight below his season average of 20.8 points per outing.

Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction

The Nuggets are favored to win this game against the Hornets. Charlotte, which will be missing the services of key rotation players like LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton, will be coming in short-handed against a Denver squad that has played well on the road.