Nuggets vs Hornets Picks and Prediction – 2/2/2025

The Spectrum Center will play host to a Saturday night NBA clash between the Denver Nuggets and the Charlotte Hornets. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Nuggets (29-19) are four games above .500 on the road and are sitting in fourth place in the Western Conference standings. Last night, Denver scored 30 plus points in each quarter and shot a ridiculous 66 percent from the field during a 137-134 road victory against Philadelphia. 

Jamal Murray led six Denver players in double figures with 31 points (12-22 FG) and 11 assists. MVP Nikola Jokic contributed 28 points (11-16 FG), 13 assists, and nine rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. added 24 points and six boards for the Nuggets, who connected on 12-for-23 from long distance. 

The Charlotte Hornets have dropped 17 of their first 25 home games and own the second worst record in the Eastern Conference. The Hornets (12-33) rank near the bottom of the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 107 points per contest. Last night, Charlotte missed 23 of 30 three-point attempts during a 112-104 home loss versus the LA Clippers. 

Charlotte F Miles Bridges matched a game-high with 27 points (12-27 FG) to go along with nine rebounds and six assists. Vasilije Micic added 20 points and four assists for the Hornets, who allowed the Clippers to shoot 54 percent from the field.

Charlotte C Mark Williams (foot) did not suit up last night and will likely remain sidelined for this contest. The Nuggets are clearly the superior team, but they rank 18th in the league in defensive efficiency and that makes them hard to trust as a double-digit road favorite. With both teams playing on consecutive nights, take the over. Final Score Prediction, Denver Nuggets win 121-108.