Thunder Vs Hornets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – March 28, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 27, 2023

The Oklahoma City Thunder (37-38) take on the Charlotte Hornets (25-51) as 10-point favorites on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET on BSO. The over/under is set at 226.5 points for this matchup.

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Thunder Vs Hornets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Thunder -10 226.5

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Injury Report as of March 28

Thunder: Kenrich Williams: Out (Wrist), Lindy Waters: Out (Foot), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Out (Ankle)

Hornets: LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Cody Martin: Out (Knee), Terry Rozier: Out (Foot), Gordon Hayward: Out (Thumb), Kelly Oubre: Out (Shoulder), Dennis Smith: Out (Toe)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Thunder (-10)
Total Pick Over (226.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Thunder Vs Hornets Stat Rankings

Thunder Avg. (Rank) Hornets Avg. (Rank)
117.4 (5th) Points Scored 111.1 (27th)
116.2 (19th) Points Allowed 117.1 (22nd)
43.7 (13th) Rebounds 44.6 (8th)
11.4 (8th) Off. Rebounds 11.2 (10th)
12.3 (13th) 3pt Made 10.6 (27th)
24.5 (20th) Assists 25.0 (17th)
12.6 (6th) Turnovers 13.3 (15th)

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Thunder Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 64 31.3 4.8 5.4 1.7 1.0 0.9
Josh Giddey 70 16.3 7.9 6.1 0.8 0.4 1.0
Jalen Williams 69 13.7 4.5 3.2 1.3 0.5 1.0
Luguentz Dort 68 13.7 4.4 2.1 1.0 0.3 1.9
Isaiah Joe 65 9.3 2.4 1.2 0.6 0.1 2.3

Hornets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kelly Oubre Jr. 48 20.3 5.2 1.1 1.4 0.4 2.3
P.J. Washington 71 15.4 4.9 2.4 0.9 1.1 2.0
Gordon Hayward 50 14.7 4.3 4.1 0.8 0.2 1.0
Dennis Smith Jr. 54 8.8 3.1 4.8 1.4 0.5 0.4
Mark Williams 39 8.5 6.7 0.5 0.6 1.1 0.0

Betting Trends

  • The Thunder have 44 wins in 75 games against the spread this season.
  • As a 10-point favorite or greater, Oklahoma City has one win ATS (1-1) this season.
  • There have been 43 Thunder games (out of 75) that hit the over this year.
  • Oklahoma City’s games have had more than 226.5 points scored on 51 occasions this season.
  • Thunder games have had an average of 233.6 points this season, 7.1 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • Against the spread, the Hornets are 34-40-2 this season.
  • Charlotte is 10-6-1 as a 10-point underdog or greater.
  • Out of 76 Hornets games so far this season, 32 have hit the over.
  • Charlotte’s games have finished with over 226.5 points scored 43 times this season.
  • The average total points scored in Hornets games this year (226.5) is 1.8 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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