Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets Predictions, Picks and Odds for Monday, January 5

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be up against the Charlotte Hornets at Paycom Center on Monday, January 5. The hosts are entering the matchup with a 30-6 win-loss record, having recorded a three-point loss to the Phoenix Suns in their most-recent game. The Hornets, on the other hand, is a poor-performing team in the East, seeded 12th with a win-loss tally of 12-23. They are entering the matchup off a blowout win over the Chicago Bulls.

The Thunder are -15.5 favorites, with the moneyline at Oklahoma City -1100 and total around 232.5. The odds clearly favor the Thunder to come on top with a heavy margin in a lopsided game. We’ve got our Best Bet, a same-game parlay, and some favorite player props for tonight’s matchup.

Here’s how we are betting Thunder vs Hornets tonight.

Best Bet for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets

Best Bet: OKC Thunder -15.5 (-114)

Book: Best price at FanDuel

The reigning champions, Oklahoma City Thunder, have been dominating the charts right from the beginning of the season. Despite coming off a setback, the Thunder are one of the strongest teams this season, maintaining the second-best offense and the best defense in the league. They have the fifth-best offensive rating and a table-top defensive rating. The Hornets, on the other hand, score 115.8 points per game, and allow too many points, suggesting that they need to put in overall effort to up their game.

The spread at -15.5 feels accurate for the Thunder in the upcoming game considering their home dominance against weaker teams. They cover big in these spots.

Given Thunder’s balance, home edge and the Hornets’ struggles on the road, we are laying the 14.5 points and expect the Thunder to cover the number tonight.

Same-Game Parlay Picks for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets

3-Leg SGP (Safer)

Leg 1: OKC Thunder -14.5 alternate spread
Leg 2: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 31.5 points
Leg 3: Chet Holmgren Over 18.5 points

Combined odds: +636

We are building this same-game parlay around the Oklahoma City Thunder winning seamlessly at home. Shai-Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the leading scorers in the league and knows his way to dominate with his offensive prowess. Chet Holmgren is also a high-usage player, scoring in double-digits for the home favorites.

These legs correlate if the Thunder maintain dominance at home, Gilgeous-Alexander will take offensive charge and Holmgren will contribute to the scoring sheet. Both players have been proving themselves ever since the season started, while the Thunder have been winning big. Hence, this is our safer SGP option.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets Odds and Top Player Props

Here are the latest Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder odds from top sportsbooks. Shop around for the best NBA odds before locking in your bets.

Team	Spread	Moneyline	Total
Charlotte Hornets	+15.5 (-106)	+700	O 232.5 (-106)
OKC Thunder	-15.5 (-114)	-1100	U 232.5 (-114)

Odds updated: Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:56 am ET. Lines may move throughout the day.

Top Player Props for Thunder vs Hornets

Given how prop-heavy NBA betting is, we are also eyeing these player props for tonight’s game.

Brandon Miller Over 17.5 points (-114)
LaMelo Ball Over 17.5 points (-112)
Moussa Diabaté Over 10.5 rebounds (-125)

Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball are two of the leading scorers of the Hornets, dropping around 20 points per game. They are expected to carry the team’s scoring responsibility against the Thunder. Diabate dominates the glass for the Raptors and is expected to do the same on Monday, keeping the visitors alive in the game.

For more markets, check out our dedicated Best NBA player props today page.

Trends to Know for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets

Given below are a few betting trends to keep in mind for Hornets vs Thunder.

The OKC Thunder are 10-8-0 ATS at home this season.
The Hornets are 10-8-0 ATS on the road this season.
Over has hit the Thunder in 17 of their 35 games this season.

Latest Injuries and NBA Injury Report for OKC Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets

Before betting this game, it’s important to check the NBA injury report, as late scratches and minutes limits can swing spreads and totals in a hurry.

Team	Players	Injuries	Status
Oklahoma City Thunder	Isaiah Hartenstein	Calf	Questionable
Oklahoma City Thunder	Jaylin Williams	Heel	Questionable
Oklahoma City Thunder	Brooks Barnhizer	Ankle	Questionable
Oklahoma City Thunder	Ousamane Dieng	Calf	Out
Oklahoma City Thunder	Nikola Topic	Groin	Out
Oklahoma City Thunder	Thomas Sorber	Knee	Out
Charlotte Hornets	Grant Williams	Knee	Out
Charlotte Hornets	Ryan Kalkbrenner	Elbow	Out
Charlotte Hornets	Moussa Diabate	Wrist	Questionable
Charlotte Hornets	Brandon Miller	Knee	Questionable
Charlotte Hornets	Tidjane Salaun	Ankle	Questionable
Charlotte Hornets	Kon Knueppel	Hip	Questionable
Charlotte Hornets	Mason Plumlee	Groin	Out

In the NBA, late injury news and minutes restrictions have a huge impact on spreads and totals, so re-check the injury report and final inactives about an hour before tip-off.

What time is Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets tonight?

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets is scheduled to tip off at 8 pm ET.

Where is Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets being played?

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets is being played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma.

Where can I watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets on TV and live stream?

The Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets will be available on FDSSE, FDSOK and NBA League Pass.

Detail	Information
Date	Monday, January 5, 2026
Time	8:00 pm ET
Venue	Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
TV and live stream	FDSSE, FDSOK and NBA League Pass, Fubo.