{"id":272890,"date":"2025-03-26T03:11:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T03:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/26\/charlotte-hornets-vs-okc-thunder-prediction-and-betting-tips\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:09:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:09:04","slug":"charlotte-hornets-vs-okc-thunder-prediction-and-betting-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/26\/charlotte-hornets-vs-okc-thunder-prediction-and-betting-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlotte Hornets vs OKC Thunder Prediction and Betting Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"4834462\" data-slug-id=\"2431762\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Two exciting NBA teams led by two of the league\u2019s flashiest point guards will clash as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder welcome <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/lamelo-ball\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">LaMelo Ball<\/a> and the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. This will be their second and last meeting of the season, with the Thunder taking the first matchup 106-94 back in December.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, both squads have gone through notable changes \u2014 the Thunder have had more time to fine-tune their rotations, while the Hornets have battled injuries and revamped their roster.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a preview of the <strong>Charlotte Hornets vs OKC Thunder<\/strong> game, scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET at Paycom Center in Oklahoma.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"bets-today-poll\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"preview-card-holder bets-today-poll\">\n<p><span class=\"date\"\/> \u2022 <span class=\"time\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"march-madness-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/march-madness-logo.png\" height=\"42\" width=\"99\" alt=\"march madness logo\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Charlotte Hornets vs OKC Thunder Preview and Odds<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Moneyline:<\/strong> Hornets (+1271) vs Thunder (-2851)<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spread:<\/strong> Hornets +19.5 (-110) vs Thunder -19.5 (-110)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Total (O\/U):<\/strong> Hornets o227.5 (-110) vs Thunder u227.5 (-110)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Editor&#8217;s note:<\/strong> <em>The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>Charlotte Hornets vs OKC Thunder preview<\/h3>\n<p>The Hornets come into this matchup on the second night of a back-to-back. On Thursday, they pulled off a surprise 115-98 win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/new-york-knicks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">New York Knicks<\/a> with standout performances across the board.<\/p>\n<p>LaMelo Ball led the way with an impressive 25 points, eight assists and five rebounds. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/mark-williams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Mark Williams<\/a> dominated inside with a 19-point, 14-rebound double-double that included three blocks. Miles Bridges, Nick Smith Jr. and DaQuan Jeffries also contributed 15, 14 and 13 points apiece.<\/p>\n<p>Though the Hornets&#8217; victory was highlighted by sinking 15 3-pointers at a 46.9% rate, they now face a much bigger challenge: the top-seeded OKC Thunder, who also boast the league\u2019s best defense.<\/p>\n<p>The Thunder officially clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference on Thursday \u2014 before any other West team even secured a playoff spot. They\u2019ve won four straight games, including one against the Philadelphia 76ers, where they had most of their starters out.<\/p>\n<p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to return tonight, although <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/luguentz-dort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Luguentz Dort<\/a> and Jalen Williams remain sidelined. But if this season has proven anything, it\u2019s that OKC can plug in anyone and still dominate.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>Charlotte Hornets vs OKC Thunder predicted starting lineups<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Hornets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>G &#8211;<\/strong> LaMelo Ball | <strong>G &#8211; <\/strong>DaQuan Jeffries | <strong>F &#8211; <\/strong>Josh Green | <strong>F &#8211;<\/strong> Miles Bridges | <strong>C &#8211;<\/strong> Mark Williams<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thunder<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>G &#8211;<\/strong> Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | <strong>G &#8211; <\/strong>Isaiah Joe | <strong>F &#8211; <\/strong>Aaron Wiggins | <strong>F &#8211;<\/strong> Chet Holmgren | <strong>C &#8211;<\/strong> Isaiah Hartenstein<\/p>\n<p><strong>Editor&#8217;s note:<\/strong> <em>These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>Charlotte Hornets vs OKC Thunder betting props<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander O\/U 31.5 points \u2013 Take the over.<\/li>\n<li>Chet Holmgren O\/U 14.5 points \u2013 Take the over.<\/li>\n<li>Miles Bridges O\/U 22.5 points \u2013 Take the under.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>Charlotte Hornets vs OKC Thunder prediction<\/h3>\n<p>Even with key players missing, OKC has proven they can adapt and still come out on top. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander back in the fold, expect them to stay in rhythm tonight. 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