Thunder vs. Hornets Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 5

The Oklahoma City Thunder (30-6) welcome in the Charlotte Hornets (12-23) after winning three straight home games.

Oklahoma City is a colossal 15.5-point favorite against Charlotte when the Thunder play the Hornets on Monday. The over/under is 235.5 points for the game.

Thunder vs. Hornets Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Monday, January 5, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Arena: Paycom Center
• Total: 235.5 points
• Spread: Thunder -15.5
• Moneyline: Thunder (-1205), Hornets (+750)

How to watch Thunder vs. Hornets

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Thunder vs. Hornets

• The Thunder and their opponents have scored more than 235.5 points in 11 of 36 games this season.
• Hornets games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 235.5 points in 14 of 35 outings.
• These two teams score 237.7 points per game between them, 2.2 more than this game's over/under.
• Opponents of these teams average 225.7 points per game combined, 9.8 fewer than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Thunder vs. Hornets

• Oklahoma City has covered 19 times in 36 matchups with a spread this season.
• The Thunder are 9-4 ATS this season when playing as at least 15.5-point favorites.
• The Hornets have compiled a 20-15-0 record against the spread this season.
• Charlotte has covered the spread when playing as at least 15.5-point underdogs in its only opportunity this season.
• The Thunder are 11-8 against the spread, and 17-2 overall, at home.
• This season, as a 15.5-point favorite or more at home, Oklahoma City is 8-2 ATS.
• On the road, the Hornets are 5-13 overall and 10-8 against the spread.

Betting the Moneyline: Thunder vs. Hornets

• The Thunder have won 30 of the 36 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (83.3%).
• This season, the Hornets have won 10 out of the 31 games, or 32.3%, in which they've been the underdog.
• Oklahoma City has won all 10 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -1205 or shorter.
• Charlotte has played as an underdog of +750 or more once this season and lost that game.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Thunder have an implied win probability of 92.3%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Thunder vs. Hornets

• Pick ATS: Hornets (+ 15.5)
• Pick OU: Under (235.5)
  
• Prediction: Thunder 118 - Hornets 109
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