Oklahoma City Thunder (57-12) vs Charlotte Hornets (17-51)
Game Info: Friday, March 21, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Paycom Center)
Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -19.5 -- Over/Under: 229.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FanDuel SN OK
The Charlotte Hornets travel to the Paycom Center to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets have been in decent shape as they've won four of their last seven games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after routing the Knicks in a 115-98 home win last night. LaMelo Ball led the team with 25 points and eight assists, Mark Williams added 19 points with 14 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks, while Miles Bridges chipped in with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Hornets shot 48 percent from the field and 15 of 32 from the 3-point line as they took the fight to the Knicks from the start. They simply outscored them in every quarter to come away with the impressive upset win at home to snap a two-game skid. The Hornets will take on the Heat after this game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been on a tear as they've won 11 of their last 12 games overall and they will be aiming for a fifth straight victory after routing the 76ers in a 133-100 home win on Wednesday. Aaron Wiggins led the team with 26 points and six assists, Isaiah Joe added 21 points with five assists while Jaylin Williams chipped in with a triple-double of 19 points with 17 rebounds and 11 assists. As a team, the Thunder shot 52 percent from the field and a sizzling 24 of 52 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 42 points in the first quarter to jump out to an early double-digit lead. Before they dominated the third quarter by 33-18 to put the game to bed early.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 20 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last seven road games on the second leg of a back-to-back after winning as underdogs.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Thunder.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The road team has won four of the Thunder's last five games.
- The Thunder have lost four of their last five home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Thunder.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against Hornets teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets' last four games at Paycom Center has gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Thunder's last seven home games against the Hornets have gone OVER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The Hornets don't currently have anyone on their injury report, but they have been known to rest players just before tip-off, especially on the second game of a back-to-back set. The Thunder have ruled out Ousmane Dieng and Lugentz Dort again, with Cason Wallace listed as questionable. The line was always going to be massive for this matchup, but it just seems a tad too high with the Hornets winning four of their last seven games. Sure, the Hornets are playing their second game of a back-to-back set, but even if the Thunder dominates the first half, I can see the Hornets hanging around and getting the backdoor cover in the end. Unless they decide to rest Ball and Bridges for this meeting.
Peter’s Pick Charlotte +19.5
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
