Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 ET at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC. The Thunder (-339) are favored by 8 points over the Hornets (+270) in this non-conference matchup. Oklahoma City (52-25) is currently 3rd in the Western Conference, while Charlotte (19-58) is 13th in the East.
This game will be shown on BSSE.
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Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over the last three times that the Hornets have hosted the Thunder, they have gone 2-1. Across the last three head to head matchups between the Thunder and Hornets, the teams have averaged 245 points per game with an over/under record of 2-1. The last three times they have faced off with the Hornets as the home team, the OU record is 3-0.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Thunder have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 2-8 vs. the spread. The team averaged 111 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last three home games, Charlotte has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 91 points per game.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have gone 4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Oklahoma City has an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 8-2 straight up.
Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The Thunder come into today’s game as 8-point favorites. This season, they have been favored in 56 of their 77 games and have a record of 42-14 in those games. As the favorite, they are 31-25 against the spread, and their ATS record as the favorite is 12-9.
Oklahoma City’s O/U record for the season is 42-34-1, and their last two games have gone over the posted totals. On average, their games have seen a combined scoring total of 233.3 points, compared to today’s O/U line of 215.5.
The Thunder’s ATS record for the season is 43-34, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last four games. On the road, their ATS record is 20-20, and they are 23-14 ATS at home.
In their last game, the Thunder lost to the Pacers by a score of 126-112. The O/U line for that game was 235.5 points. Oklahoma City was a 6-point underdog in that game.
Oklahoma City is currently in 3rd place in the Western Conference with a record of 52-25. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 33-16 and 19-9 in non-conference games.
When it comes to scoring, the Thunder are one of the league’s best teams, averaging 119.8 points per game (4th). However, in their last four games, they have failed to reach their scoring average.
Overall, Oklahoma City is shooting 49% from the field (3rd) and ranks 2nd in true shooting percentage. In terms of pace, they are 9th in the league at 99.5 possessions per game.
On the road, the Thunder are averaging 117 points per game (6th). In terms of three-point shooting, they are 3rd in the league at 38% and are 9th in three-point makes (13.2 per game).
In terms of defense, Thunder is currently on par with the NBA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 113.4 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Thunder’s defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 52.4% and allowing 36.7% from beyond the arc.
In Charlotte’s last game, they defeated the Magic by a score of 124-115. The combined scoring total of 239 points easily went over the O/U line of 206.5 points. As 12-point underdogs, the Hornets covered the spread.
This season, Charlotte has gone 16-55 as the underdog and is 29-40 against the spread in those games. As the underdog, their ATS record is 3-0 on the road and 16-55 overall.
This year, the Hornets have played in games with an average O/U line of 224.3 points. Today’s line is set at 215.5, and 62 of their games have had higher O/U lines than that. Charlotte’s over/under record for the season is 38-39.
Against Eastern Conference teams, the Hornets are 12-37 compared to 7-21 against non-conference opponents. In the East, they are currently in 13th place and 4th in the Southeast Division.
Charlotte has an overall record of 19-58 and is 8-30 at home. Their average scoring differential at home is -7.7 points per game. As the underdog, they are 29-40 against the spread on the road.
At home this season, the Hornets are averaging 107.9 points per game, which is 29th in the NBA. Overall, they are scoring 106.3 points per game, which is also 29th in the league.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hornets are 24th in the NBA in three-point percentage at 35%. They are also 23rd in three-point makes at 11.9 per game.
On average, the Hornets are attempting 18.5 free throws per game, which is last in the league. In terms of pace, they are 25th in the NBA at 96.7 possessions per game.
At present, the Hornets’ defense is ranked 21st, allowing 116.5 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Hornets’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 57.9% and allowing 37.2% from beyond the arc.
The Thunder enter this game as 8-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 114-107.
Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Tips
- Take the Thunder on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hornets (+8)
- Projecting a combined 221 points, we like the over
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Seth Curry – Ankle – Out
- Cody Martin – Ankle – Out
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Out
- Nick Richards – Foot – Questionable
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
- Amari Bailey – Illness – Doubtful
- Leaky Black – Abdomen – Questionable
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
- Gordon Hayward – Lower Leg – Questionable
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Quad – Out
- Isaiah Joe – Ankle – Probable
- Jalen Williams – Ankle – Questionable
