Thunder vs. Hornets Picks & Best Bets 28th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Charlotte Hornets will meet the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action on Saturday at Spectrum Center, beginning at 6:00 p.m. ET.
The Hornets will be led by Miles Bridges, Mark Williams and Seth Curry, while the Thunder will rely on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to reveal the best Thunder vs. Hornets bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Thunder will likely defeat the Hornets with a projected final score of 113-101.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly source the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Thunder vs. Hornets Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Thunder vs. Hornets picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Thunder vs. Hornets Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, December 28th, 2024
- Game Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Spectrum Center
- Spread: Thunder -13.5 / Hornets +13.5
- Moneyline: Thunder -950 / Hornets +675
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 214.5 Points (-110/-110)
Hornets +13.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Hornets have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Thunder have a probability of 46%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -110 for the Hornets +13.5, presenting a favorable 1.8% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 214.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 214.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis shows a 51% chance of the 214.5-point total going over.
Thunder vs. Hornets Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Oklahoma City Thunder at -950 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Charlotte Hornets are available at +675 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Thunder are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections giving them an 85% chance of prevailing.
Although the Thunder are more likely to win, BetMGM offers +675 odds on the Hornets moneyline, providing an edge of 2%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Thunder vs. Hornets
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Thunder vs. Hornets matchup.
Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 30 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
Jalen Williams | 21 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
Isaiah Hartenstein | 13 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
Aaron Wiggins | 13 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Isaiah Joe | 12 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Jalen Williams Over 5.5 Rebounds (+132)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Jalen Williams Over 5.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +132 |
- Our top prop bet for the Thunder is on Jalen Williams to record over 5.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 7 rebounds, giving us an edge of 13.1% on the +132 odds offered by FanDuel.
Charlotte Hornets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Miles Bridges | 22 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Mark Williams | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
Seth Curry | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Vasilije Micic | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Josh Green | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Mark Williams Over 7.5 Rebounds (-106)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
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Mark Williams Over 7.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -106 |
- Our best prop bet for the Hornets is on Mark Williams to record over 7.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 11 rebounds, giving us an edge of 16.7% on the -106 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Thunder vs. Hornets Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Thunder vs. Hornets trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Miles Bridges Over 6.5 Total Rebounds
Miles Bridges has recorded more than 6.5 rebounds in 8 of his last 10 appearances (80% of the time). You can bet on him to record 7+ rebounds again at odds of -130 (57% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Miles Bridges Over 2.5 Total Assists
Miles Bridges has had more than 2.5 assists in 10 of his last 13 appearances (77%). You can place a bet on him to record over 2.5 assists again at odds of -176 (64%), also available at FanDuel.
Miles Bridges Over 18.5 Points Scored
Miles Bridges has scored more than 18.5 points in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can wager on him to record over 18.5 points again at odds of -120 (55%), available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Mark Williams of the Hornets to record over 7.5 rebounds, with a projection of 11 rebounds marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Hornets +13.5 to cover.
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