Oklahoma City Thunder (24-6) vs. Charlotte Hornets (7-23)
December 28, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +12; Over/Under: +217.5
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The Oklahoma City Thunder and Charlotte Hornets meet Saturday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Pick.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Wizards and Pacers, and they play the Grizzlies, Timberwolves and Clippers next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 115.2 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 103.6 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.1 points and 6.1 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 21.5 points and 5.9 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Hartenstein is grabbing 12.6 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 81.2 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Rockets and Wizards, and they play the Bulls, Pistons and Cavs next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.5 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 47 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 30.1 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 21.4 points and 5.1 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 15 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Thunder have won each of their last 13 games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Hornets’ last four games at Spectrum Center.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of the Thunder’s last 14 road games following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the last seven games between the Thunder and Hornets at Spectrum Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The Charlotte Hornets are just a mess right now, as they’re 1-9 SU and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. This is a massive line, but it should put you at ease, knowing the Thunder have covered 11 of their last 13 games as a double-digit favorite. The Thunder are also 19-8-3 ATS on the season. The Thunder simply cash tickets, and that’s all we care about in this line of work. Backing the Hornets isn’t an option. Give me OKC in a route.
