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Nuggets vs. Hornets prediction: Why Denver is favored to win Sunday's NBA matchup [12/7/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets predictions for NBA Sunday.
The Charlotte Hornets will square off with the favored Denver Nuggets in NBA action at Spectrum Center on Sunday, beginning at 6:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations and today’s injury updates, Dimers' advanced NBA model projects the Nuggets as the most likely winner of the Nuggets vs. Hornets game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Hornets lineup will feature stars like Miles Bridges, Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel, while the Nuggets will rely on Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Cameron Johnson.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Nuggets vs. Hornets prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NBA game between the Nuggets and Hornets 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Nuggets a 79% chance of defeating the Hornets. Our predicted final score has the Nuggets winning 121-111.
According to our model, the Hornets (+10.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 233.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Nuggets vs. Hornets odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Nuggets | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -10.5 (-110) | +10.5 (-106) |
| Moneyline | -480 | +380 |
| Total | o233.5 (-108) | u233.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Nuggets vs. Hornets picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Hornets +10.5 | -106 |
| Moneyline | Hornets | +380 |
| Total | Under 233.5 | -110 |
According to our best NBA bets for Sunday, the top play to make on this game is Hornets +10.5 at the spread.
Nuggets vs. Hornets player props
Looking for Nuggets vs. Hornets NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Spectrum Center.
Nikola Jokic is expected to lead the Nuggets with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, while Miles Bridges is projected to have 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the Hornets.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every game this season.
Nuggets prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Nuggets are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 27 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 67 |
| Jamal Murray | 25 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 46 |
| Cameron Johnson | 17 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 32 |
| Peyton Watson | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 30 |
| Tim Hardaway | 13 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
Hornets prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Hornets:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | 22 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 41 |
| Brandon Miller | 21 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 38 |
| Kon Knueppel | 19 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 |
| KJ Simpson | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 22 |
| R. Kalkbrenner | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
Nuggets vs. Hornets game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's matchup between the Hornets and Nuggets at Spectrum Center is scheduled to start at 6:00PM ET.
- Who: Denver Nuggets vs. Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
- Time: 6:00PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Spectrum Center
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Conclusion
We predict the Nuggets, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat the Hornets on Sunday, with Nikola Jokic projected for a game-high 67 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Nuggets vs. Hornets insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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