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The Charlotte Hornets (9-26) are 1.5-point favorites against the Oklahoma City Thunder (15-19) on December 29, 2022 at Spectrum Center — despite the Hornets struggling recently, having lost two in a row and going 2-8 during their past 10 games. The over/under is set at 238.5 points for this matchup.
How to bet Hornets vs. Thunder
Charlotte Hornets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 1.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Hornets as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Hornets have -117 odds to pick up the win, while the Thunder are listed at -102 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 238.5 points.
Hornets vs. Thunder Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Thursday, December 29, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSSE
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Arena: Spectrum Center
Hornets vs. Thunder Betting Trends
Against the spread, the Hornets are 15-19-1 this season. Charlotte has been victorious in three of the eight contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season. Hornets games this year have hit the over on 18 of 34 set point totals.
The Thunder are 21-13-0 against the spread this year. Oklahoma City has won 12 of the 25 games it was the underdog on the moneyline this season (48%). Thunder games this year have eclipsed the over/under 55.9% of the time (19 out of 34 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Hornets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 11 | 23.5 | 5.5 | 7.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 4.1 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | 34 | 20.6 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 2.4 |
| Terry Rozier | 25 | 20.3 | 4.4 | 5.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
| P.J. Washington | 34 | 14.8 | 4.9 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.9 |
| Gordon Hayward | 18 | 14.8 | 5 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
Thunder
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 31 | 31.5 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1 |
| Josh Giddey | 29 | 14.6 | 8.1 | 5.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Luguentz Dort | 33 | 13.6 | 4.2 | 2.4 | 1 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Jalen Williams | 30 | 11.1 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Tre Mann | 29 | 8.7 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
Hornets vs. Thunder Injury Report
Thunder: Aleksej Pokusevski: Out (Leg), Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: Out (Ankle), Ousmane Dieng: Out (Wrist), Chet Holmgren: Out (Foot)
What you need to know about the Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte ranks 24th in the NBA with 111.2 points per game, but its defense has been less effective, giving up 118 points per game (third-worst in league). The Hornets are averaging 108.7 points per game this year when playing at home, which is 4.3 fewer points than they’re averaging away from home (113). In their last 10 games, the Hornets have been putting up 115.2 points per game, an average that’s slightly higher than the 111.2 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Charlotte ranks worst in the NBA with a 32.4% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, it is sinking 10.7 threes per game (25th-ranked in league). Of the shots attempted by the Hornets in 2022-23, 64.6% of them have been two-pointers (74.2% of the team’s made baskets) and 35.4% have been threes (25.8%).
What you need to know about the Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is seventh in the NBA in points scored (115.8 per game) and 25th in points allowed (116.8). The Thunder are putting up more points at home (117.8 per game) than on the road (113.6). In their past 10 games, the Thunder are compiling 113 points per game, compared to their season average of 115.8.
Oklahoma City is 16th in the league in 3-pointers made (11.6 per game) and 17th in 3-point percentage (34.8%). In 2022-23, the Thunder have attempted 36% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 64% percent from inside it. In terms of made shots, 27.1% of the Thunder’s buckets have been 3-pointers, and 72.9% have been 2-pointers.
Our pick to win this game is the Thunder, and we predict that Thunder will cover the spread (Hornets -1.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 238.5 points.
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