The OKC Thunder will host the Charlotte Hornets at 7 p.m. CST Monday.
OKC (30-6) fell short in a 108-105 road loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. That snapped a four-game winning streak for the Thunder.
Charlotte (12-23) secured a 112-99 road win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. That snapped a three-game losing streak for the Hornets.
Here’s everything you need to know about Monday’s game between the Thunder and Hornets:
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What time is Thunder vs Hornets game tonight?
- Date: Monday, Jan. 5
- Time: 7 p.m. CST
- Where: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City
What channel is OKC Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets on tonight?
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network
- How to watch online: Fubo (free trial)
Thunder vs Hornets predictions, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 124, Charlotte 103
OKC struggled on the glass against Phoenix without Isaiah Hartenstein. But it should be able to hold its own in that department against a Charlotte team that’ll have to go small due to injuries. And while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got held to 25 points on 8-for-22 shooting from the field (36.4%) against Dillon Brooks and the Suns, he’ll now face a Hornets defense that ranks 26th in defensive rating. It’s a favorable matchup for OKC, and I expect it to bounce back with a convincing home win.
Thunder vs Hornets betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Monday, Jan. 5
- Odds: Thunder by 15.5
- Over/under: 234.5
- Moneyline: OKC -1200 | Charlotte +725
Thunder vs Hornets injury updates
- Thunder: Brooks Barnhizer (G League two-way) is out. Alex Caruso (low back soreness) is out. Ousmane Dieng (right calf strain) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain) is out. Thomas Sorber (right ACL surgical recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (surgical recovery) is out. Jaylin Williams (right heel bursitis) is out.
- Hornets: Moussa Diabaté (right wrist sprain) is probable. Ryan Kalkbrenner (left elbow sprain) is out. Kon Knueppel (right hip contusion) is probable. Brandon Miller (left knee contusion) is probable. Mason Plumlee (right groin surgery) is out. Tidjane Salaun (left ankle sprain) is probable. KJ Simpson (G League two-way) is out. Grant Williams (right knee surgery) is out.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
Projected Charlotte Hornets starters
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