The Denver Nuggets (29-13) are 2.5-point underdogs as they attempt to extend a four-game win streak when they host the Charlotte Hornets (15-27) on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Ball Arena. The matchup airs at 8 p.m. ET on FDSSE and ALT. The point total is set at 227.5 for the matchup.
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Hornets Cover -2.5 vs Nuggets -108
Hornets vs. Nuggets betting lines
- Hornets odds to win: -135
- Nuggets odds to win: +114
- Spread: Hornets (-2.5)
- Total: 227.5
- TV Channel: Altitude Sports
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Hornets Statistics, Trends and More
As the Away Team
- Charlotte is 8-15 in road contests and has covered the spread 13 times on the road.
- This year, Charlotte is 1-1 ATS on the road when playing as 2.5-point favorites or more.
- Hornets games have gone over the set point total 11 times on the road this season.
- This season on the road Charlotte and its opponents have averaged a total of 234.7 points per contest, 7.2 points greater than the over/under for this contest.
Hornets Recent Trends
- The Hornets have a 4-6 record straight-up in their last 10 contests, while covering the spread seven times in those games.
- The Hornets’ last 10 games saw six hit the over.
- The last 10 Hornets games averaged 233.8 total points, 6.3 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
- The Hornets’ per-game scoring average during their past 10 games is 3.4 points higher than their season-long average.
Hornets Betting Records
- The Hornets are 3-3 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 50% of those games).
- When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -135 or shorter, Charlotte has a record of 3-2 (60% win percentage).
- Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Hornets’ implied win probability is 57.4%.
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.1 (23rd in NBA) | 48.2 (24th) | 45.3 (eighth) | 40.0 (second) | 26.6 (13th) | 14.8 (24th) |
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Nuggets Statistics, Trends and More
As the Home Team
- The Nuggets have hit the over in 11 of their 18 home games this season with a set over/under (61.1%).
- The Nuggets are 12-6 in home contests and have covered the spread 10 times at home.
- The Nuggets have gone 7-6 ATS at home this season as 2.5-point underdogs or more.
- This season at home, the Nuggets and their opponents have averaged a total of 236.0 points per contest, 8.5 points greater than the over/under for this contest.
Nuggets Recent Trends
- The Nuggets have a 7-3 record straight-up in their last 10 contests, while covering the spread seven times in those games.
- The Nuggets and their opponents have combined to hit the over in five of the past 10 games.
- The past 10 Nuggets games averaged 1.4 more points (228.9) than this matchup’s over/under.
- Over their past 10 games, the Nuggets have a 112.4 points-per-game average, 10.1 points below their season-long scoring average.
Nuggets Betting Records
- This season, Denver has won seven out of the 11 games, or 63.6%, in which it has been the underdog.
- This season, the Nuggets have won five of their seven games when they’re the underdog by at least +114 on the moneyline.
- The Nuggets have a 46.7% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.2 (first in NBA) | 47.0 (17th) | 42.7 (23rd) | 42.7 (eighth) | 28.5 (eighth) | 12.2 (third) |
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