Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Oklahoma City Thunder (-1422) will host the Charlotte Hornets (+828) in a non-conference matchup. The Thunder (-16) are currently 2nd in the Western Conference and have a record of 33-15. The Hornets are 13th in the East and have lost 5 straight games. The over/under line for the game is 227.5. You can watch this game on KSBI.
This game will be played at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Thunder have faced off vs. the Hornets as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. Over the last three head-to-head matchups between the Hornets and Thunder, taking the Hornets against the spread has been a good bet, as they are a perfect 3-0 ATS.
- In their last three games away from home, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 115 points per game in these contests.
- Through their last ten home games, Oklahoma City has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 118 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Hornets have an ATS mark of just 2-8 in their last ten games. Charlotte posted a straight up mark of 1-9 in these matchups.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Thunder have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-3.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
Charlotte is coming into today’s game as 16-point underdogs, which is consistent with their season-long trend. As the underdog, the Hornets are 8-34 and have failed to cover the spread in their last five games.
In terms of their O/U record, Charlotte is 24-22 for the season. Today’s O/U line of 227.5 is slightly lower than their season average of 228.1. On average, their games have finished with 228.8 points.
The Hornets are 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 10-36. In their most recent game, they lost to the Bulls by a score of 117-110. Charlotte was getting 6 points in that game and is now on a five-game losing streak.
This season, the Hornets have gone 15-29 against the spread. On the road, they are 8-15 ATS compared to 7-14 ATS at home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -12.1 points per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Hornets are 28th in the NBA at 108.6 points per game. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 109 points compared to 108.1 at home.
So far this season, Charlotte has scored below the NBA scoring average in 63% of their games. In terms of pace, the Hornets are 22nd in the league at 97.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Hornets are 28th in field goal percentage at 45%. They have been better inside the arc, ranking 27th in two-point shooting at 51%.
For the season, Charlotte is sitting 25th in terms of points allowed per game (120.3). It is worth noting they have given up a fewer number of points in two straight games. In the terms of takeaways, Hornets are causing 13.1 turnovers per game, ranking 19th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 19th in rejections, averaging 5 blocked shots each game.
Today, the Thunder are favored by 16 points at home against the Hornets. This season, Oklahoma City has been favored in 32 of their 48 games and has a record of 24-8 in those games. Against the spread, they are 20-12 as the favorite and have an average scoring margin of +10.9 points per game.
Oklahoma City’s ATS record for the season is 31-17, but they have failed to cover the spread in their last three games at home. At home, they are 16-8 ATS compared to 15-9 on the road.
The Thunder’s O/U record for the season is 25-23, and the under has hit in their last four games. This year, their games have averaged 233.1 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 227.5.
In their last game, the Thunder defeated the Nuggets by a score of 105-100. They were favored by 6 points in that game, and the O/U line was 223.5. This improved their overall record to 33-15, which is good for 2nd place in the Western Conference.
The Thunder have been one of the NBA’s most efficient offenses this season, ranking 2nd in both field goal percentage and true shooting percentage. They are also 4th in scoring at 120.4 points per game.
At home, the Thunder have been even better, averaging 122.2 points per game compared to 118.7 on the road. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 66.7% of their games.
Oklahoma City has been one of the league’s top three-point shooting teams, hitting 38% from beyond the arc. However, they are just 29th in offensive rebounds and 12th in pace.
This season, the Thunder’s defense is the 12th ranked defense in the NBA at 12th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 56.2% of their games. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Thunder are forcing 11.6 per game, which is 3rd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 2nd in blocked shots at 6.5 per game.
With a 16-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Thunder to secure a 113-108 victory.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Tips
- Take the Thunder on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hornets (+16)
- Our NBA model projects 221 points, and we suggest taking the under
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
- Isaiah Joe – Sternum – Out
- Jalen Williams – Ankle – Out
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Kyle Lowry – Not With Team – Out
- Gordon Hayward – Calf – Out
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Doubtful
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
