New Orleans Hornets vs Denver Nuggets 2/1/2013

New Orleans Hornets vs Denver Nuggets 2/1/2013 game is the second meeting of the Hornets and the Nuggets in the 3 game series this season. In the first game the Denver Nuggets took the victory 102-84 over the New Orleans Hornets.

New Orleans Hornets Stats And Key Players

New Orleans Hornets (15 – 31)

New Orleans Hornets has lost 6 out of the last 10 games, including a 2 game losing steak, and last in the Western conference southwest division with 31 loses. In the last 5 games played against the Nuggets the record is 2-3, in the last 10 games the record is 4-6, and the record playing in Denver is 12-20. The all time record against the Nuggets is 31-32. Overall the Hornets are on par with Nuggets but the record playing in Denver shows that history repeats itself a lot. Saying the Nornets have an uphill battle would be an understatement.

The key players to watch out for in this game is Eric Gordon, Ryan Anderson, Greivis Vasquez, Anthony Davis, and Robin Lopez. All of these guys are killer with free throws. If it comes down to a close game and need to foul late in the 4th quarter. These are the games to have in the game.

Denver Nuggets Stats And Key Players

Denver Nuggets (29 – 18)

Denver Nuggets has won 8 out of the last 10 games,  including a 5 game winning steak, and second in the Western conference northwest division with 29 wins. The Denver Nuggets have been pushing hard this season game after game. There isn’t much to say but the stats speak for itself with a home game record of 19-3.

The key players to watch for in this game are Danilo Gallinari bring the top scorer on the team as well as a really great free throw shooter. Ty Lawson averages 6 assisit and 14 points per game. Other guys to watch for are Andre Iguodala, Kenneth Faried, and Corey Brewer

Where To Bet On Hornets vs Nuggets Online

New Orleans Hornets vs Denver Nuggets Odds

  • New Orleans Hornets: +7 (-110) point spread and +260 money line
  • Denver Nuggets: -7 (-110) point spread and -310 money line

Hornets vs Nuggets Prediction

My thoughts on this game is that it will be a close game come first half then come second half the Nuggets will get it in gear and win this game. As always I would take the money line just in case Denver Nuggets don’t cover the spread.

My Pick: Denver Nuggets -310 money line at BetOnline

Final Score

  • New Orleans Hornets: 98
  • Denver Nuggets: 113
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