| MATCHUP | Charlotte Hornets | Oklahoma City Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 13-23 | 30-7 |
| Where | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK | |
| When | Monday, January 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN SE | |
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Bucks, beat the Bulls, and they play the Raptors next. The Hornets have lost 5 of their last 8 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 115.9 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 118.5 points on 48.9 percent shooting. Miles Bridges is averaging 20.2 points and 3.6 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.8 points and 5.2 rebounds. Brandon Miller is the third double-digit scorer and Kon Knueppel is dishing 3.5 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 38.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Warriors, lost to the Suns, and then play the Jazz next. The Thunder have won 34 of their last 40 regular season games.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 121.9 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 107.2 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.1 points and 6.4 assists, while Chet Holmgren is averaging 18.2 points and 8.2 rebounds. Jalen Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Ajay Mitchell is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 83.7 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 41 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won three of their last five games as road underdogs against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last four road games.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as home favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between the Hornets and Thunder at Paycom Center have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Hornets’ last five games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
The Thunder will be without Thomas Sorber, Ousmane Dieng, Isaiah Hartenstein, Nikola Topic, and Jaylin Williams. Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe are questionable.
The Hornets will be without Ryan Kalkbrenner, Grant Williams, and Mason Plumlee. Moussa Diabate, Tidjane Salaun, and Kon Knueppel are questionable.
Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The Thunder are capable of blowing the doors off here, but they’re on the end of a back to back and coming off a heartbreaking loss. Throw in the injury report, and it’s easy to see an uninspired OKC squad that does just enough to win. Also, the Hornets aren’t as bad as their record, as they compete, and they’re 19-15-1 ATS on the season. You can make money with the Hornets. Unlike past years, the Thunder are just 18-18 ATS on the season. OKC can’t keep up with these inflated lines. I’ll take a stab with the Hornets and the free buckets.