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Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets Predictions, Betting Odds and Best Bets for Sunday, December 7

The Charlotte Hornets will be up against the Denver Nuggets for an NBA 2025-26 regular season clash on Sunday. Meeting for the first time, both teams are heading into the game on the back of victories from their previous clashes. While the Hornets defeated the Toronto Raptors to record their seventh win of the season, the Nuggets recorded their second-straight victory as they handed a narrow loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

Game Details

Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Time: 6 pm ET
Venue: Spectrum Centre, Charlotte
TV: FanDuel SN SE
Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Recommended Bet and Odds

Recommended Bet	FanDuel	BetMGM
Nikola Jokic O 29.5 Points	-122	–

Analysis and Rationale

Nikola Jokic is one of the leading scorers in the league, maintaining an average of 29.2 points through 22 games this season. Apart from it, Jokic is also contributing 12.4 rebounds and 11.0 assists per game and is leading the Nuggets across these statistical categories. The three-time MVP is shooting 60.8% from the field and 40.7% from the three-point range. In the most recent win over the Hawks, he came up with a 40-point performance on 50.0% shooting from the field and 12.5% from the deep.

In fact, in the last five matchups, this was his third 25+ point game. Jokic is averaging 29.4 points per game with 61.4% shooting from the field on the road this season. Considering this and the fact that the Nuggets are a better team than the Hornets offensively and defensively, we can expect the Joker to drop a 30-point game on Sunday.

Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets Predictions

The Hornets kicked off the season on a disappointing note but they might be turning the corner considering that they have won three of their past five games. In their most recent game, they took down the Raptors in a blowout fashion, on the back of Kon Knueppel and Tidjane Salaun’s 21 points each. Talking about their ongoing campaign, they are seeded 12th in the standings with a 7-16 record.

The Hornets are scoring 114.6 points per game, and allow one of the highest points at 118.4. They have the 19th best offensive rating of 113.7, but one of the worst defensive ratings of 117.5. As far as the upcoming game is considered, the Hornets will be without LaMelo Ball, Tre Mann, Pat Connaughton and Josh Green.

On the other hand, the Denver Nuggets are playing great basketball as usual as they won six of their last nine games overall. Coming off a narrow road win over the Hawks, the Nuggets will aim for their third-straight win on Sunday. As far as their performance is concerned, Denver is recording the highest points at 125.5 per game, while allowing 116.8 ppg. As far as their offensive rating is concerned, the Nuggets sit at the top of the league with an offensive rating of 124.3, while their defensive rating gives them the 18th spot at 115.7.

Talking about the upcoming game, the Nuggets will be without Julian Strawther, Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun. However, it wouldn’t be an issue for them considering they are in great form and are playing great basketball. Moreover, they have been dominating the league, while the Hornets are still struggling. Hence, the Nuggets are favorites to win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday.

Predictions: Charlotte Hornets to win.

Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets Betting Spread and Odds

According to moneyline odds and betting spread on FanDuel, the Nuggets are heavy favorites to edge over the Hornets on Sunday.

	Spread	Moneyline	Total
Denver Nuggets	-10.5 (-106)	-460	O 234.5 (-110)
Charlotte Hornets	+10.5 (-114)	+360	U 234.5 (-110)

Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets Over/Under Odds and Best Bets

Charlotte Hornets Over/Under Odds

Recommended Bets	Over	Under
Miles Bridges 22.5 points	+102	-136
Brandon Miller 20.5 points	-120	-110
Miles Bridges 6.5 rebounds	+104	-136

Charlotte Hornets Best Bets

Kon Knueppel to score 20+ points: +104
Kon Knueppel to hit 4+ made threes: +122
Miles Bridges to record 6+ assists: +180

Denver Nuggets Over/Under Odds

Recommended Bets	Over	Under
Jamal Murray 23.5 points	-118	-114
Nikola Jokic 12.5 rebounds	+108	-144
Nikola Jokic 10.5 assists	-120	-110

Denver Nuggets Best Bets

Cam Johnson to score 15+ points: -113
Nikola Jokic to record a triple-double: -145
Jamal Murray to record 8+ assists: +134

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FAQs

What is the over/under for total points for the Hornets vs Nuggets game?

The over/under for total points in the game between the Hornets and the Nuggets is set at 234.5.

What is the point spread for the Hornets vs Nuggets game?

The Nuggets have a 10.5-point edge over the Hornets.

What is the moneyline for the Hornets vs Nuggets game on Sunday?

The Nuggets are favorites to win with moneyline odds of -460, while the Hornets are underdogs at +360.

Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.