The Denver Nuggets (29-13) will look to build on a four-game winning streak when they host the Charlotte Hornets (15-27) on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Ball Arena as only 1.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on FDSSE and ALT.
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Nuggets vs. Hornets Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this contest predicts a final result of Nuggets 123, Hornets 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Nuggets (-114)
- Total Pick: Over 228.5 (computer predicts 236.7 points)
- Pick ATS: Nuggets (-1.5)
Recent Nuggets vs. Hornets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2025 | Nuggets | -10.5 | 234.5 | -488 | +370 | 115-106 DEN |
| 2/20/2025 | Nuggets | -18 | 227 | -1695 | +988 | 129-115 DEN |
| 2/1/2025 | Nuggets | -12.5 | 226.5 | -813 | +559 | 107-104 DEN |
Nuggets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Denver has compiled a 25-17-0 record against the spread.
- The Nuggets have a 17-14 record against the spread in games they were favored by 1.5 points or more this season.
- Denver's games have hit the over in 27 out of 42 opportunities (64.3%).
- The Nuggets have entered the game as favorites 31 times this season and won 22, or 71%, of those games.
- Denver has a record of 22-9, a 71% win rate, when it's favored by -114 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Charlotte's ATS record is 24-18-0 this season.
- In games they have played as at least 1.5-point underdogs this season, the Hornets are 21-15 against the spread.
- Of Charlotte's 42 games with a set total, 18 have hit the over (42.9%).
- The Hornets have put together a 12-24 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 33.3% of those games).
- Charlotte has a record of 12-24 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of -105 or longer (33.3%).
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Nuggets vs. Hornets Injury Report
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Christian Braun: Day-To-Day (Ankle),
Nikola Jokic: Out (Knee),
Jonas Valančiūnas: Out (Calf),
Cameron Johnson: Out (Knee),
Tamar Bates: Out (Foot)
Hornets
Hornets:
Moussa Diabate: Day-To-Day (Hamstring),
Mason Plumlee: Out (Groin)
Nuggets vs. Hornets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE and ALT
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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