Need a Thunder vs. Hornets prediction? We’ve got what you need, as the Hornets hit the road to face the Thunder on Friday, Feb 2 at 8:00 ET. The current total stands at 226.5, with the Thunder being favored by 16 at home. Keep reading to get our Thunder vs. Hornets player props and predictions.
Thunder vs. Hornets Odds
- Spread: Thunder -16
- Total 226.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Feb 2
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City OK
- TV: KSBI
Hornets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Hornets have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 105 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-9. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-8.
Thunder Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, Oklahoma City has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 117 points per game.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Thunder have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Charlotte?
Currently in the Eastern Conference, the Hornets are in 13th place and 4th in the Southeast Division. Overall, their record is 10-36 and they hope to snap their five game losing streak as they take on the Thunder.
The Hornets scored 110 points in their last game vs. the Bulls. They shot 16/46 from three and had a field goal percentage of 44.4%. Miles Bridges was the Hornets’ leading scorer with 30 points while P.J. Washington added 26 points.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Charlotte Hornets defense has struggled this season, allowing 120.3 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. Over their last five games, they have given up 123 points per contest, which is also 25th in the league during that stretch.
On the season, opponents are shooting 50.4% from the field against the Hornets, which is 29th in the league. Over their last five games, they have been even worse, allowing teams to shoot 53.2% from the floor.
One area where Charlotte has been solid defensively is at the free-throw line. Over their last five games, they have given up just 15.8 made free throws per contest, which is 9th in the NBA during that span.
Can the Thunder Cover This Large Spread?
When playing against Western Conference teams, the Thunder are 21-11 and are 12-4 in non-conference games. In their last ten games, the Thunder are 6-4 and have an overall record of 33-15.
The Thunder’s offense is coming off a game in which they scored 105 points against the Nuggets. In the game, they shot 42.5% from the field and went 11/26 from beyond the arc. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the team’s leading scorer at 31.3 PPG, while Jalen Williams is averaging 18.7 PPG.
Coming into tonight’s game, the Thunder are 12th in the NBA in points allowed per game (112.6). Over their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 3rd in the league in points allowed (104.8). So far this season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 54.2% of games vs. OKC.
One area where the Thunder have excelled defensively is in blocking shots. They are currently 2nd in the NBA in blocked shots per game (6.5). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, OKC is tops in the league at 44.9%. Over their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 6th in field goal percentage allowed (45.3%).
One area where opponents have had success vs. the Thunder is from three-point range. On the season, OKC is 21st in three-point shooting percentage allowed (36.5%). For the year, opposing teams are making 13.5 threes per game vs. the Thunder. In terms of rebounding, they are 26th in the league at 41.4 rebounds per game.
Thunder vs. Hornets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Miles Bridges and his points prop of 23.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -120. In his matchup vs. the Thunder, we are recommending to take the under on Miles Bridges and his prop of 23.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 22.
- The Prop: Miles Bridges Under 23.5 Points (-120)
Thunder vs. Hornets Predictions
For a pick on the point-spread in this Thunder vs. Hornets matchup, our bet is to grab the Hornets at +16. Even though our projections have the Thunder winning 113-109, we see the Hornets as the play on the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 226.5, and our model predicts the Hornets and Thunder to score a combined 222 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Hornets +16 | at Fanduel Sportsbook