Game Tonight: OKC Thunder vs Hornets Odds, Injury Report, Predictions, for December 29th

OKC Thunder are on the road against Charlotte Hornets. Both teams are eager to win despite the Victor Wembanyama bowl. LaMelo Ball has two ankle injuries and Miles Bridges is on probation for domestic violence. The NBA takes a very strong stance on domestic abuse. The Lakers are interested in signing Bridges. He will not serve time behind bars, but on three years probation. If he is re-signed, he won't play immediately.

The Hornets are the favorite team with a one-point advantage. The Thunder have the home-court advantage and the moneyline is plus 103 for the Thunder and minus 113 for Hornets.

OKC Thunder are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games. Charlotte Hornets are 2-11 straight-up in last 13 games and 2.4 ATC in the last 6 games against OKC. The Thunder have won 14-6 straight up in 20 games vs. the Hornets.

The OKC Thunder are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games. The Hornets are 2-11 straight-up in last 13 games and 2.4 Ats in the last 6 games against OKA. Charlotte is 0-5 straight up in its last five games at home.

OKC Thunder players Aleksej Pokusevski, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Ousmane Dieng are out Thursday. Chet Holmgren is out for the season. Lindy Waters III is on G League assignment. Kelly Oubre Jr. is doubtful, Dennis Smith Jr., is questionable and Nick Richards is injured. Cody Martin is also out indefinitely.

OKC Thunder and Charlotte Hornets are playing tonight. OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will play against LaMelo Ball. The Thunder's offense is improving, but their defense is not. Charlotte's defense has been a problem for Steve Clifford. Charlotte is trying to win the draft pick. I'm backing OKc to take the win. They are 11th in the NBA. Their opponents are in 28th place. It's not a gimme game. they are within range of tying the Wolves in 11st.

The Thunder-Hornets game starts at 7:00 p.m. EST (6:30 p., CT) from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The game will be broadcast on Bally Sports Oklahoma or NBA League Pass.

OKC Thunder and Hornets are playing tonight.

OKC Thunder play against Hornets tonight. The Thunder return home to play the 76ers on New Year's Eve.