Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Thunder and Hornets, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Thunder make their way to Charlotte at 24-5.
  • The Thunder are averaging 115.2 points per game so far.
  • The Thunder are coming off a 120-114 win vs. the Hornets.
  • The Hornets take on Oklahoma City at 7-23.
  • Defensively, Charlotte are giving up 113.0 points per game.
  • The Hornets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Thunder.

Thunder vs Hornets Prediction

At 6:00 ET, the Thunder (-748) will take on the Hornets (+524) in a non-conference matchup. Oklahoma City is favored by 12.5 points over Charlotte, and the over/under line is set at 218.5.

Currently, the Thunder have won nine straight games and are 24-5 overall. They are first in the Western Conference and first in the Northwest Division. Meanwhile, the Hornets have lost six straight and are 7-23 overall. They are 13th in the Eastern Conference and fourth in the Southeast Division.

Thunder vs. Hornets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder at Charlotte Hornets
  • Where: Charlotte at Spectrum Center
  • Date: Saturday, December 28th
  • Betting Odds OKC -12.5, OKC -748 | CHA +524 O/U 218.5

Thunder Preview: Can the Thunder Lock in a Win at Charlotte?

Oklahoma City improved to 24-5 this season with a 120-114 road win over the Pacers on Thursday. The Thunder, who were -5.5 favorites, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 234 points went over the 227.5-point line.

After a rough start, falling behind 12-0, the Thunder rallied. They outscored the Pacers 34-32 in the 2nd quarter, 30-23 in the 3rd, and 37-30 in the 4th, taking control in the final period after trailing 84-83.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a win over the Pacers, scoring 45 points on 68.2% shooting, including 4 threes at 80% efficiency. He also added 8 assists and 7 rebounds. Jalen Williams contributed 20 points, while Luguentz Dort added 13 points and 7 boards.

Gilgeous-Alexander was key in the 2nd and 4th quarters, scoring 16 points in each. The Thunder shot 46.3% from the field and 35.1% from three, making 13 threes overall.

Despite giving up 114 points, the Thunder's defense did enough to secure the win over the Pacers. Their best defensive effort came in the 3rd quarter, where they held Indiana to 23 points. Overall, the Pacers shot 47% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Thunder allowed 14 threes on 38% shooting. They sent the Pacers to the line 22 times, where Indiana made 16 free throws. Oklahoma City finished with 36 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 4 blocks.

Hornets Preview: Will the Hornets Exceed Expectations at Home?

After a 120-114 win over the Pacers on Thursday, the Thunder improved to 24-5 this season. Oklahoma City, favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total points of 234 exceeded the over/under line of 227.5.

Indiana started strong with a 10-0 run, but the Thunder chipped away, winning the 2nd quarter 34-32. They took control in the 3rd, outscoring the Pacers 30-23, and sealed the win by taking the 4th quarter 37-30.

LaMelo Ball led the Hornets' offense in their 113-110 loss to the Wizards, finishing with 31 points and 6 assists. He was particularly effective in the 3rd quarter, scoring 14 points. Miles Bridges added 22 points and 14 rebounds, contributing 10 points in the opening quarter.

The Hornets connected on 17 threes, shooting 40.5% from beyond the arc and 43.6% overall. Ball, Bridges, and Brandon Miller each hit 4 threes, with Miller also dishing out 9 assists despite shooting just 28.6% from the field.

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 17 points, the Hornets couldn't overcome their earlier struggles, giving up 34 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters in a 113-110 loss to the Wizards. Charlotte held Washington to 42% shooting from the field, including 31% from beyond the arc, where the Wizards hit 14 threes.

The Hornets sent the Wizards to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 21 attempts. Charlotte controlled the boards, allowing 8 offensive rebounds, while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Thunder vs Hornets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road games, Oklahoma City has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 8-2 while averaging 113 points per game.
  • Through their last ten home games, Charlotte has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 1-9 while averaging 106 points per game.
  • The last five games that Charlotte was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
  • As the betting favorite, the Thunder have an ATS record of 3-1-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.

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