Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Odds and Picks for Saturday, 12/28/24

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been flexing their offensive muscles of late, scoring at least 120-points in each of their last 2 games. Today they will be up against a Charlotte Hornets team that over the last 10 games has ranked below their previous 2 opponents in defensive rating. They have had recent success against them too, managing at least 120-points in each of their last 3 games against them. The Hornets had done their part in them too, scoring enough to take the total over the combined 220-point mark. It is worth noting that for both contests last year the Hornets were without LaMelo Ball. He and Brandon Miller are questionable to play tonight too. The over will have a great chance even without their presence. But if they do take to the floor, the likelihood of the over coming in certainly increases.

Over the last 10 games, the Hornets are just 21st in opponent points off turnovers and 23rd in opponent fast break points per game. With the Thunder leading the league in points off turnovers during that stretch, they will be very well positioned to create quick scores in transition off from Hornets mistakes. It should help increase the tempo of this game, leading to more possessions for both sides. These teams are also not shy about getting 3-pointers up, ranking 11th and 13th in attempts per game over their last 10 contests, respectively. That is another factor that should help ensure a high scoring game tonight.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction: Over 219 available at time of publishing. Playable to over 220.5.

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