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The OKC Thunder will host the Charlotte Hornets at 7 p.m. Friday.
OKC (57-12) cruised to a 133-100 home win over Philadelphia on Wednesday. The Thunder will be without starters Jalen Williams (right hip strain) and Lu Dort (right hip impingement) on Friday.
Charlotte (18-51) secured a 115-98 home win over New York on Thursday. After going on a nine-game skid, the Hornets have won four of their last seven games.
Here's a preview of the Thunder-Hornets game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.
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Justin Martinez: OKC 127, Charlotte 101
OKC has won 11 of its last 12 games. During that stretch, all five of the Thunder's usual starters have missed various amounts of time. OKC keeps finding ways to win, and I don't see that changing Friday against a Charlotte team that has the third-worst record in the league.
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Odds courtesy of via BetMGM as of Thursday, March 20
Odds: Thunder by 20.5
Over/under: 228.5
Moneyline: OKC -5000 | Charlotte +1450
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Thunder:Ousmane Dieng (left calf strain) is out. Lu Dort (right hip impingement) is out. Ajay Mitchell (right great toe surgery) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out. Cason Wallace (right shoulder strain) is questionable. Jalen Williams (right hip strain) is out.
Hornets: Not yet submitted.
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(With season averages)
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The Thunder and Hornets will play at 7 p.m. Friday, March 21, on FanDuel Sports Network.
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OKC (57-12) cruised to a 133-100 home win over Philadelphia on Wednesday. The Thunder will be without starters Jalen Williams (right hip strain) and Lu Dort (right hip impingement) on Friday.
Charlotte (18-51) secured a 115-98 home win over New York on Thursday. After going on a nine-game skid, the Hornets have won four of their last seven games.
Here's a preview of the Thunder-Hornets game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.
More: OKC Thunder clinches division title in rout of 76ers as Jaylin Williams nets triple-double
Thunder vs. Hornets prediction, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 127, Charlotte 101
OKC has won 11 of its last 12 games. During that stretch, all five of the Thunder's usual starters have missed various amounts of time. OKC keeps finding ways to win, and I don't see that changing Friday against a Charlotte team that has the third-worst record in the league.
More: Will OKC Thunder get 76ers' 2025 first-round pick? Explaining the protections, odds
More: OKC Thunder still aiming for consistency with officiating and calls across NBA
Thunder vs. Hornets betting odds
Odds courtesy of via BetMGM as of Thursday, March 20
Odds: Thunder by 20.5
Over/under: 228.5
Moneyline: OKC -5000 | Charlotte +1450
More: For Trey Alexander, playing with 'Mr. Oklahoma' Russell Westbrook brings life full circle
Thunder vs. Hornets injury updates
Thunder:Ousmane Dieng (left calf strain) is out. Lu Dort (right hip impingement) is out. Ajay Mitchell (right great toe surgery) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out. Cason Wallace (right shoulder strain) is questionable. Jalen Williams (right hip strain) is out.
Hornets: Not yet submitted.
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Projected Thunder starting lineup
(With season averages)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 33 points, 5 rebounds and 6.2 assists
- Isaiah Joe: 9.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists
- Aaron Wiggins: 11.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists
- Chet Holmgren: 15.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks
- Isaiah Hartenstein: 11.4 points, 11.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists
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Projected Hornets starting lineup
- LaMelo Ball: 25.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists
- Josh Green: 7.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists
- DaQuan Jeffries: 6.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists
- Miles Bridges: 21 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists
- Mark Williams: 15.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks
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What channel is Thunder vs. Hornets NBA game on tonight?
The Thunder and Hornets will play at 7 p.m. Friday, March 21, on FanDuel Sports Network.
More: FanDuel Sports Network now available on Amazon Prime. What it means for OKC Thunder fans
We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Thunder vs Hornets prediction, picks, odds: Latest news, injury updates
Continue reading...
