Thunder vs. Hornets Predictions, Odds & Stats – Jan. 5

The Oklahoma City Thunder (30-6) are heavy favorites (-15.5) as they try to continue a three-game home win streak when they host the Charlotte Hornets (12-23) on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Paycom Center. The matchup airs at 8 p.m. ET on FDSSE and FDSOK.

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Thunder vs. Hornets Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final result of Thunder 125, Hornets 107.

  • Moneyline Pick: Thunder (-1163)
  • Total Pick: Under 234.5 (computer predicts 231.7 points)
  • Pick ATS: Thunder (-15.5)

Recent Thunder vs. Hornets Matchups

Thunder vs Hornets (Recent Matchups)
Date Favorite Spread Total Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Result
11/15/2025 Thunder -17.5 224.5 -1818 +970 109-96 OKC
3/21/2025 Thunder -20 221 -2632 +1223 141-106 OKC
12/28/2024 Thunder -12.5 216 -1010 +655 106-94 OKC

Thunder 2025-26 Betting Trends

  • Oklahoma City's ATS record is 19-17-0 this season.
  • When they have played as at least 15.5-point favorites this season, the Thunder are 9-4 against the spread.
  • A total of 18 of Oklahoma City's 35 games with a set total have hit the over (51.4%).
  • The Thunder have entered the game as favorites 36 times this season and won 30, or 83.3%, of those games.
  • Oklahoma City has been at least a -1163 moneyline favorite 11 times this season and won all of those games.

Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends

  • Charlotte has a 20-15-0 record against the spread this year.
  • The Hornets are a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 15.5 points or more this season.
  • The teams have combined to hit the over in 14 of Charlotte's 35 games with a set total.
  • The Hornets have been the underdog on the moneyline 31 total times this season. They've finished 10-21 in those games.
  • Charlotte has played as a moneyline underdog of +725 or longer in only one game this season, which it lost.

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Thunder vs. Hornets Injury Report

Thunder

Thunder:

Nikola Topic: Out (Groin),

Thomas Sorber: Out For Season (Knee),

Jaylin Williams: Out (Heel),

Ousmane Dieng: Day-To-Day (Calf),

Isaiah Hartenstein: Day-To-Day (Calf)

Hornets

Hornets:

Ryan Kalkbrenner: Out (Elbow),

Grant Williams: Out (Acl),

Tidjane Salaun: Questionable (Ankle),

Moussa Diabate: Questionable (Wrist),

Mason Plumlee: Out (Groin),

Brandon Miller: Probable (Knee),

Kon Knueppel: Questionable (Hip)

Thunder vs. Hornets Game Time and TV Channel

  • Game day: Monday, January 5, 2026
  • Game time: 8 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: FDSSE and FDSOK
  • Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Arena: Paycom Center
  • Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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