The Charlotte Hornets (13-39) are heavy underdogs (by 14.5 points) to break a four-game road losing streak when they visit the Denver Nuggets (36-19) on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET.

Our computer predictions in this article will assist you in choosing the best bets available for Thursday’s game.

Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.

Nuggets vs. Hornets Game Info

• When: Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
• Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
• TV: ALT, KTVD, and FDSSE
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.

Nuggets vs. Hornets Best Bets

Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Pick ATS: Nuggets (- 14.5)

• Denver has covered the spread 29 times in 55 games.
• Charlotte’s record against the spread is 26-26-0.
• The Nuggets are yet to lose ATS (1-0) as a 14.5-point favorite or greater this year.
• The Hornets have one win ATS (1-1) as a 14.5-point underdog or greater this year.

Bet on this game’s spread with BetMGM

Pick OU:

Over (226.5)

• The Nuggets’ 55 games this season have gone over this contest’s total of 226.5 points 40 times.
• The Hornets have played 16 games this season that finished with a point total over 226.5 points.
• The average total in Denver’s outings this year is 231.2, 4.7 more points than this game’s over/under.
• The average over/under for Charlotte’s outings this season is 222.3, 4.2 fewer points than this game’s point total.
• The Hornets are the league’s 30th-highest scoring team this season compared to the top-ranked Nuggets.
• The Nuggets are the league’s 23rd-ranked scoring defense while the Hornets are the second-ranked.

Bet on this game’s total with BetMGM

Moneyline Pick: Nuggets (-1099)

• This season, the Nuggets have won 30 out of the 43 games, or 69.8%, in which they’ve been favored.
• The Hornets have won in 11, or 24.4%, of the 45 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
• Denver has played as a favorite of -1099 or more once this season and won that game.
• Charlotte has yet to win this season when listed as an underdog of +700 or worse on the moneyline this season.
• The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 91.7% chance of a victory for the Nuggets.

Bet on this game’s moneyline with BetMGM

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.