Thunder vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 5

The Oklahoma City Thunder (30-6) aim to build on a three-game home winning stretch when hosting the Charlotte Hornets (12-23) on January 5, 2026. The Thunder square off against the Hornets in a game that Oklahoma City is currently a heavy favorite by 15.5 points. The over/under for the game is set at 235.5.

Here's everything you need to know about the Thunder-Hornets game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Thunder vs. Hornets Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Monday, January 5, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• TV: FDSSE and FDSOK
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Thunder vs. Hornets Prediction

ATS Pick: Thunder (- 15.5)
O/U Pick: Under (235.5)
Score Prediction: Thunder 125 - Hornets 107

Thunder vs. Hornets Betting Insights

• Thunder games have gone over 235.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 11 times (out of 36) this year.
• The Hornets have played in 14 games this season (40% of opportunities) in which the teams combined to score more than 235.5 points.
• The two teams average a combined 2.2 more points per game, 237.7, than this game's over/under of 235.5 points.
• Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 225.7 points per game, 9.8 fewer than the over/under in this game.
• Oklahoma City has been chosen as the favorite in 36 games this year and has walked away with the win 30 times (83.3%) in those games.
• Charlotte has been victorious in 10, or 32.3%, of the 31 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
• Oklahoma City has come out on top in its one head-to-head matchup against Charlotte.
• The Hornets have a 1-0 advantage against the spread when matched up with the Thunder.
• The Hornets have covered the point spread in their previous three games, and were the favorite in zero of those games.

Thunder Recent Trends

• The Thunder have gone 6-4 in their last 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread in that span.
• Oklahoma City and its opponents have combined to score an average of 230.3 points over its last 10 games, 5.2 less than the 235.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Thunder have 19 wins against the spread in 36 games this season.
• Oklahoma City has an against the spread record of 9-4 in its 13 games as a favorite of 15.5 points or more so far this season.
• Thunder games this year have eclipsed the over/under 51.4% of the time (18 out of 35 games with a set point total).
• The 121.9 points per game the Thunder average are just 3.4 more points than the Hornets allow (118.5).
• Oklahoma City has a 17-7 record against the spread and a 23-1 record overall when putting up more than 118.5 points.
• The Thunder make 49.4% of their shots from the field this season, which is 0.5 percentage points higher than the Hornets have allowed to their opponents (48.9%).
• When playing at home, the Thunder have a better record against the spread (11-8-0) compared to their ATS record in away games (8-9-0).
• At home, Oklahoma City exceeds the over/under 52.6% of the time (10 of 19 games). It has hit the over in 47.1% of road games (eight of 17 contests).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Thunder have won a higher percentage of their games at home (.895) compared to away games (.765).

Thunder Recent Stats

Thunder Leaders

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posts 31.9 points, 6.4 assists and 4.5 rebounds per contest.
• Chet Holmgren puts up 18.2 points, 8.3 boards and 1.6 assists per game, shooting 57.7% from the field (10th in league) and 39.1% from downtown with 1.5 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Ajay Mitchell averages 13.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Isaiah Hartenstein averages 11.2 points, 3.0 assists and 10.4 boards.
• Cason Wallace puts up 7.7 points, 3.0 boards and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 42.3% from the floor and 36.5% from downtown with 1.4 made 3-pointers per game.

Thunder Player Props

Hornets Recent Trends

• The Hornets have an 8-2 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall in their last 10 contests.
• Charlotte's average total over the last 10 games is 0.6 points fewer than the 235.5 total given for this matchup.
• In the Hornets' 35 games this season, they have 20 wins against the spread.
• This season, Charlotte won ATS in its only game as an underdog of 15.5 points or more.
• The Hornets have eclipsed the over/under 40% of the time this season (14 of 35 games with a set point total).
• The Hornets' 115.8 points per game are 8.6 more points than the 107.2 the Thunder allow.
• When it scores more than 107.2 points, Charlotte is 18-9 against the spread and 12-15 overall.
• The Hornets have shot at a 45.6% clip from the field this season, 2.5 percentage points higher than the 43.1% shooting opponents of the Thunder have averaged.
• This season, the Hornets are 10-7-0 at home against the spread (.588 winning percentage). Away, they are 10-8-0 ATS (.556).
• In terms of the over/under, Charlotte's games have finished over more often at home (seven of 17, 41.2%) than on the road (seven of 18, 38.9%).
• When moneyline favorites, the Hornets have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-0) than on the road (0-2).

Hornets Recent Stats

Hornets Leaders

• Miles Bridges is averaging 20.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest. He's also sinking 43.8% of his shots from the field and 33.1% from 3-point range, with 2.4 triples per contest.
• The Hornets are receiving 19.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game from Kon Knueppel this season.
• LaMelo Ball is putting up 19.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 8.2 assists per contest. He is sinking 40.9% of his shots from the field and 36.5% from 3-point range, with 3.2 treys per game.
• Moussa Diabate gives the Hornets 7.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game while putting up 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
• Collin Sexton gives the Hornets 15.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game while delivering 0.8 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.

Hornets Player Props

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