Oklahoma City Thunder vs

Charlotte Hornets Prediction

In the upcoming matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Charlotte Hornets, the BetQL model favors the Thunder as solid 72.2 percent favorites. The Thunder have been shooting an impressive 54.7 percent from the field, a significant advantage over the Hornets who are projected to shoot 44.7 percent. While the rebounding battle between the two teams is fairly even, with the Thunder forecasted for 39.1 rebounds compared to 37.7 for the Hornets, turnovers are also expected to be evenly matched, with the Thunder forecasted for 12.7 turnovers and the Hornets for 12.0. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Thunder are making 11.4 three-pointers on 38.8 percent shooting, while the Hornets are hitting 14.7 three-pointers on 36.0 percent shooting.

Key player statistical data also plays a crucial role in this matchup, with Shai Gilgeous Alexander leading the way for the Thunder with an impressive average of 42.2 points per game, along with 8.3 assists. On the other side, LaMelo Ball is key for the Hornets with averages of 30.2 points and 8.1 assists per game. Rebounding will be essential as well, with Isaiah Hartenstein averaging an impressive 11.1 rebounds for the Thunder, while Mark Williams contributes 5.7 rebounds per game for the Hornets.

As sportsbooks and handicappers have set the line at CHA -12.5 and a total of 218.5 points, it's clear that the Thunder come into this game as heavy favorites with their impressive win-loss record of 24-6 compared to the struggling Hornets at 7-23 this season. When it comes to against-the-spread (ATS) records, the Thunder are favored at 19-10 while the Hornets hold a record of 12-17 ATS. If you want more insights on how our model is picking this game and where to place your bets, make sure to subscribe to BetQL for all the latest analysis and predictions before tip-off!