Nuggets vs. Hornets Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 18

The Denver Nuggets (29-13) will attempt to extend a four-game winning run when hosting the Charlotte Hornets (15-27) on January 18, 2026 at Ball Arena.

The Nuggets square off against the Hornets in a game that Denver is currently a slight favorite by 1.5 points. The over/under is 228.5 points for the game.

Nuggets vs. Hornets Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Sunday, January 18, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Arena: Ball Arena
• Total: 228.5 points
• Spread: Nuggets -1.5
• Moneyline: Nuggets (-116), Hornets (-102)

How to watch Nuggets vs. Hornets

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Extra (South)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Nuggets vs. Hornets

• Nuggets games this season have gone over this contest's total of 228.5 points 30 times.
• The Hornets have played 25 games this season that finished with a point total above 228.5 points.
• The teams combine to score 239.1 points per game, 10.6 more points than this matchup's point total.
• These teams give up 234.3 points per game combined, 5.8 more points than the total for this matchup.

Betting the Spread: Nuggets vs. Hornets

• Denver has covered 25 times in 42 games with a spread this season.
• The Nuggets have an ATS record of 15-14 when playing as at least 1.5-point favorites this season.
• The Hornets have put together a 24-18-0 record against the spread this year.
• Charlotte is 21-15 ATS this year when playing as at least 1.5-point underdogs.
• At home this year, the Nuggets are 12-6 overall and 10-8 against the spread.
• At home, Denver is 7-6 ATS as a 1.5-point favorite or more.
• This season on the road, the Hornets are 13-10 against the spread and 8-15 overall.
• On the road, Charlotte has one win ATS (1-2) as 1.5-point underdogs or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Nuggets vs. Hornets

• The Nuggets have won 71% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (22-9).
• The Hornets have won 12, or 33.3%, of the 36 games they've played as underdogs this season.
• When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -116 or shorter, Denver has gone 20-9 (69% win percentage).
• Charlotte has a record of 12-23, a 34.3% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by -102 or more by bookmakers this season.
• The Nuggets have a 53.7% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Nuggets vs. Hornets

• Pick ATS: Hornets (+ 1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (228.5)
  
• Prediction: Hornets 119 - Nuggets 115
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