The Oklahoma City Thunder and Charlotte Hornets meet Sunday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Thunder vs Hornets prediction.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off losses to the 76ers, Celtics and Pacers. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 119.8 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.3 points and 6.3 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 19.5 points and 4 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 82.6 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets recently lost to the Celtics and Trail Blazers while beating the Magic. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.3 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 116.5 points on 49.3 percent shooting. Miles Bridges is averaging 21.4 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 17.1 points and 4.3 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Grant Williams is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Team Facts
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 12 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games following a win.
- Thirteen of the Hornets’ last 14 home night games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Oklahoma City Thunder Team Facts
- The Thunder have won each of their last seven games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- Each of the Thunder’s last six road games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Thunder vs Hornets prediction
I’m going to assume Gilgeous-Alexander is going to play despite a quadriceps injury, given what this line is. The Thunder have fallen off the wagon as cash cows, as they’ve failed to cover 7 of their last 10 games. However, the Hornets aren’t trying to win games, they’re injured, and they’re 31-46 ATS on the season. With a cover percentage of 40.2 percent, only the Hawks are worse at covering numbers in the NBA. OKC is still in the running for the best record in the West, so the motivation should be there. Better options out there on a stacked Sunday, but it’s Thunder or pass for me.