LaMelo Ball Points - Player Prop Bet 1/18/2026

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Points

Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets · Jan 18, 2026

Updated Jan 19, 2026 12:59 AM EST

Analysis

LaMelo Ball Points Prop is currently Over/Under 18.5 (-110/-118).

The money has been on the Under as it opened 18.5 @ -115 before it was bet down to 18.5 @ -118.

Key Factors

Favors Over

LaMelo Ball has put up 24.0 points per game over the last 5 games, 3.8 higher than he's put up overall this season.
The 3rd-speediest tempo away offense in the league over the last 23 games has been the Charlotte Hornets.
The Nuggets have played at the 10th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games on their home court, which ought to boost possessions for the Hornets.
The Hornets check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create additional chances for scoring and assists).
The matchup against Denver may be a strong one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted an enormous 6.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Nuggets are playing at home (3rd-most in the league).

Favors Under

The Charlotte Hornets check in as the 9th-least efficient shooting team in the NBA this year.
The matchup against Denver is a challenging one for three-pointers; when the Denver Nuggets have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PGs have put up the 2nd-lowest 3-point percentage in the league this year (20.5%).

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