Oklahoma City Thunder
Charlotte Hornets
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Thunder vs Hornets

The Oklahoma City Thunder face the Charlotte Hornets in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Find Out Our Best Bet on the Spread

The Thunder at -15.5 on the spread really stand out. We are prepared to have a bet at -106 and expect the favorites to cover this line against the Hornets.

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141-106 Victory for Thunder in Pair’s Last Matchup

Oklahoma City Thunder claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 121-92 triumph against LA Lakers at Paycom Center made it four straight wins. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 30 points, as Isaiah Joe finished with 21 and Ajay Mitchell 14.

Charlotte Hornets lost on the road in their last game. Milwaukee Bucks won 147-134 (OT) at Fiserv Forum. Miles Bridges recorded 32 points, Kon Knueppel scored 32, with LaMelo Ball racking up 16 points and 10 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Thunder beat the Hornets in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 141-106 scoreline at Paycom Center. The Thunder have four straight wins against the Hornets. They’ve also claimed 5 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Hornets logo Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Hartenstein.

Charlotte Hornets lineup: Miles Bridges, Sion James, Kon Knueppel, Collin Sexton, Ryan Kalkbrenner.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’d be surprised if Thunder don’t exceed a -15.5 spread in this NBA showdown. That is why the wager has to be the favorites to cover the line at -106.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our basketball picks. We combine this insight with up-to-date NBA stats for sharper predictions.

Key Thunder vs Hornets stats:

  • The -15.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -15.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -15.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 2 consecutive games.

Thunder -15.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 51.5% prospect of winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Isaiah Hartenstein Over 10.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder) has averaged 17.4 points in the past 5 road games. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -118 available that it’s covered.

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Ajay Mitchell Over 3.5 Rebounds +106 BetMGM logo

Ajay Mitchell (Thunder) has covered the 3.5 rebounds total in 5 straight games on the road. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Rebounds, with this line making appeal at odds of +106.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -17.5
Totals Under 224.5
Player Points Isaiah Hartenstein Over 10.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Thunder -17.5, Under 224.5 and Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder) to score Over 10.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Thunder Thunder logo 121 - 102 Hornets logo Hornets

Let’s roll the dice and try the Thunder to enjoy a 121-102 winning scoreline here. There are massive odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Thunder Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -2000 about Oklahoma City Thunder which reflects they have a 95% chance of winning this NBA game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +1100 about Charlotte Hornets.

The current spread is 17.5 and the total points line is 224.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those who wager Under 224.5 can get -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -118 that he gets Over 30.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -114.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 30.5
-118
Under 30.5
-114
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 19.5
-123
Under 19.5
-108
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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Over 17.5
-108
Under 17.5
-123
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 15.5
-122
Under 15.5
-109
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
-122
Under 6.5
-109
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 3.5
-141
Under 3.5
+107
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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Over 3.5
+118
Under 3.5
-159
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 2.5
-175
Under 2.5
+128
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Player Rebounds
Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 9.5
-114
Under 9.5
-118
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 7.5
+108
Under 7.5
-143
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 7.5
-112
Under 7.5
-120
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Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 7.5
-128
Under 7.5
-105
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Hornets Home Form Reads Six Defeats in Last Ten

The Hornets have gone 4-6 across their last 10 home games, averaging 112.50 points scored and 117.20 points allowed.

The Thunder have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 115.90 points on offense and surrendering 108.60 on defense.

The last time these teams met at Spectrum Center, the Thunder came out on top 135-114 against the Hornets. Over the last 9 head-to-head clashes at Spectrum Center, the Thunder have secured six victories, as the Hornets have picked up three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O229.5 U229.5
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Home Stats 4-6 229.70 112.50 117.20 4 6
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Away Stats 7-3 224.50 115.90 108.60 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O229.5 = Games Over 229.5 Points
  • U229.5 = Games Under 229.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 13 33.91 423 86 32.5 6.6 2.2 5.2 1.0 1.3
Luguentz Dort 7 31.84 50 11 7.1 1.6 1.0 5.0 - 1.0
Chet Holmgren 9 29.23 168 16 18.7 1.8 1.6 8.2 1.3 0.8

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Miles Bridges 12 35.41 272 48 22.7 4.0 3.3 7.2 0.4 0.6
Kon Knueppel 12 33.09 215 34 17.9 2.8 3.3 6.1 0.1 0.8
LaMelo Ball 7 32.49 156 69 22.3 9.9 3.1 7.1 0.1 1.4

Injuries & Suspensions

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jalen Williams
Injured
Kenrich Williams
Injured
Aaron Wiggins
Injured
Nikola Topic
Injured
Thomas Sorber
Injured

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Josh Green
Injured
Liam McNeeley
Injured
Brandon Miller
Injured
LaMelo Ball
Unavailable

Starting Lineups

Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Confirmed Lineup
0 Miles Bridges
4 Sion James
7 Kon Knueppel
8 Collin Sexton
11 Ryan Kalkbrenner
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup
2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
5 Luguentz Dort
7 Chet Holmgren
22 Cason Wallace
55 Isaiah Hartenstein

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

12 Nov NBA
Lakers 92-121 Thunder
11 Nov NBA
Warriors 102-126 Thunder
09 Nov NBA
Thunder 114-100 Grizzlies
07 Nov NBA
Thunder 132-101 Kings
05 Nov NBA
Thunder 119-121 Trail Blazers
04 Nov NBA
Thunder 126-107 Clippers
02 Nov NBA
Pelicans 106-137 Thunder
30 Oct NBA
Wizards 108-127 Thunder
28 Oct NBA
Kings 101-107 Thunder
27 Oct NBA
Thunder 101-94 Mavericks

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

14 Nov NBA
Hornets 134-147 Bucks
12 Nov NBA
Bucks 100-111 Hornets
10 Nov NBA
Lakers 121-111 Hornets
07 Nov NBA
Hornets 108-126 Heat
04 Nov NBA
Hornets 112-116 Pelicans
02 Nov NBA
Jazz 103-126 Hornets
01 Nov NBA
Timberwolves 122-105 Hornets
30 Oct NBA
Magic 123-107 Hornets
28 Oct NBA
Hornets 117-144 Heat
26 Oct NBA
Hornets 139-113 Wizards

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak