OKC Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 28, 2024

The OKC Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets matchup is one of the nine games scheduled for Saturday. OKC leads the Western Conference standings with a 24-5 record, while Charlotte is 13th in the East with a 7-23 record.

The two teams have met each other 66 times in the regular season, with OKC having a 43-23 lead. The two teams clashed twice last season as the Thunder swept the series. Their most recent meeting was on April 7, when OKC won 121-118 behind Aaron Wiggins’ 26 points. Grant Williams led Charlotte with 19 points.

OKC Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets game details and odds

The OKC Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets game is scheduled for 6 p.m. EST on Saturday, Dec. 28, at Spectrum Center. The matchup will be broadcast nationally on NBA TV. It will also air locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Charlotte and FanDuel Sports Network - Oklahoma. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Thunder (-750) vs. Hornets (+525)

Spread: Thunder (-12.5) vs. Hornets (+12.5)

Total (O/U): Thunder -110 (o219) vs. Hornets -110 (u219)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

OKC Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets preview

The Thunder are on a league-leading nine-game win streak. They are coming off a 120-114 win against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had yet another great game with 45 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Jalen Williams played the perfect second fiddle with 20 points.

OKC has been one of the most dominant teams this season. Aside from the Emirates NBA Cup final loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Thunder have been near perfect in December. They are 12-3 on the road, which showcases their dominance irrespective of where they play.

The Hornets, on the other hand, have struggled to start the season. They are on a six-game losing streak and have won just one of their last 10 games. Their home record of 5-11 doesn’t exude any confidence either.

Charlotte is coming off a 113-110 loss to the Washington Wizards on Thursday. LaMelo Ball had 31 points, while Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller had 22 and 18 points, respectively.

OKC Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets betting props

SGA’s point total is set at 29.5. He has been on a tear recently, and the Hornets are unlikely to stop him. Bet on the over.

LaMelo Ball’s points total is set at 28.5. While he is currently listed as questionable to play with wrist and ankle issues, if he plays, he should find it hard to score more than 28 points against OKC’s elite defense.

OKC Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets prediction

The oddsmakers highly favor OKC despite being on the road. The two teams’ contrasting records make the choice obvious. We expect this to be another blowout win for the Thunder. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total going past 219 points.