Denver Nuggets vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA Betting Preview, Lines, Odds, Insights and Trends for May 11, 2021

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Terry Rozier leads the Charlotte Hornets (33-35) against the Denver Nuggets (44-24) after putting up 43 points in a 112-110 loss to the Pelicans. The Nuggets are 6-point favorites in the game on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, which tips off at 7:00 PM ET on ALT. The matchup has a point total of 219.5.

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Nuggets vs Hornets Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Nuggets -6 -110 -110 219.5 -110 -110

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Point Total Insights

  • Denver and its opponents have hit the over on Tuesday's 219.5 total in 44 out of 68 games (64.7%) this season.
  • In Charlotte's games this year, the competing teams combined for a higher point total than Tuesday's matchup total in 31 out of 68 matchups (45.6%).
  • The Nuggets average 115.2 points per game against the Hornets' 109.7, totaling 5.4 points over the game's total of 219.5.
  • The 221.3 points per game these two teams surrender to opponents on average this season are 1.8 more than the 219.5 total in this contest.
  • On average, the Nuggets have seen a 225.4 over/under in their games this season, 5.9 more points than the over/under in this matchup.
  • A difference of 1.3 points separates the average total points bet in Hornets' games (220.8 points) and this contest's over/under (219.5 points).

Nuggets Betting Data

  • Denver has failed to beat the spread more often than not this year, going 31-35.
  • When they play as at least 6-point favorites, the Nuggets have a record ATS of 12-16.
  • Denver regularly hits the over, topping the point total in 36 of 66 games (54.5%).

Nuggets Key Players

  • Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets in scoring (26.4 points per game), rebounding (10.8 per game) and assisting (8.5 per game).
  • Michael Porter Jr. is the top three-point shooter for the Nuggets, connecting on 2.8 per game.
  • Jokic leads the team with 1.4 steals per game. JaVale McGee collects 1.1 blocks a game to pace Denver.

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Nuggets Last 10 Games

Nuggets Last Five Games
Date Opponent Result Favored Played As Spread Total Nuggets Moneyline Opponent Moneyline Game Type Covered Over/Under
5/8/2021 Nets 125-119 BKN Yes Home -5.5 245.5 -275 220 Regular Season No Under
5/7/2021 Jazz 127-120 UTA No Away +1.5 246.5 100 -120 Regular Season No Over
5/5/2021 Knicks 113-97 DEN Yes Home -13.5 214.5 - - Regular Season Yes Under
5/3/2021 Lakers 93-89 LAL No Away +11.5 185.5 2500 -10000 Regular Season Yes Under
5/1/2021 Clippers 110-104 DEN No Away +1.5 206.5 -105 -115 Regular Season Yes Over
Overall Record ATS Record O/U/P AVG Total AVG Pts Scored AVG Pts Allowed AVG Reb. Margin 3Pt %
6-4 5-5 5-5-0 223.1 113.2 109.9 +1.8 39.8%

Nuggets Injuries

Nuggets: Aaron Gordon: Day To Day (Calf), Monte Morris: Day To Day (Hamstring), Will Barton: Out (Hamstring), Zeke Nnaji: Day To Day (Ankle), Jamal Murray: Out For Season (Knee), PJ Dozier: Day To Day (Adductor)

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Hornets Betting Data

  • Charlotte has a 34-32 record against the spread, covering in 51.5% of their outings.
  • When they play as at least 6-point underdogs, the Hornets have a record ATS of 2-3.
  • In the majority of Charlotte's games this season, the teams have not hit the over (26 out of 66 games, 39.4%).

Hornets Key Players

  • Rozier is at the top of the Hornets scoring leaderboard with 20.6 points per game. He also grabs 4.3 rebounds and averages 4.2 assists per game.
  • Charlotte's leader in rebounds is Cody Zeller with 6.8 per game, and its leader in assists is LaMelo Ball with 6.2 per game.
  • Rozier is the most prolific from distance for the Hornets, hitting 3.3 threes per game.
  • Charlotte's leader in steals is Ball with 1.6 per game, and its leader in blocks is P.J. Washington with 1.3 per game.

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Hornets Last 10 Games

Hornets Last Five Games
Date Opponent Result Favored Played As Spread Total Hornets Moneyline Opponent Moneyline Game Type Covered Over/Under
5/9/2021 Pelicans 112-110 NO Yes Home -4.5 243.5 -225 180 Regular Season No Under
5/7/2021 Magic 122-112 CHA Yes Home -3.5 235.5 -225 180 Regular Season Yes Under
5/6/2021 Bulls 120-99 CHI No Home +7.5 220.5 333 -450 Regular Season No Under
5/4/2021 Pistons 102-99 CHA Yes Away -6.5 208.5 -350 280 Regular Season No Under
5/2/2021 Heat 121-111 MIA No Home +8.5 233.5 375 -500 Regular Season No Under
Overall Record ATS Record O/U/P AVG Total AVG Pts Scored AVG Pts Allowed AVG Reb. Margin 3Pt %
5-5 4-6 2-8-0 219.7 109.9 109.8 -3.5 33.6%

Hornets Injuries

Hornets: Gordon Hayward: Out (Foot), Cody Martin: Out (Ankle), Devonte' Graham: Day To Day (Knee), Miles Bridges: Out (Health and Safety Protocols)

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