The Hornets will play the Thunder on Monday, January 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Oklahoma City Thunder set for Monday, January 5th, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 88.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Oklahoma City Thunder is 100.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 5-13 record as an away team. That standing puts them 9th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder start this matchup with a 17-1 record as a home team. They now rank 1st in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 18th (115.8) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Oklahoma City Thunder stand at 2nd averaging 122.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 118.5 points against the Charlotte Hornets, ranking them 9th in the league. The Oklahoma City Thunder currently rank 28th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 107.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets have notched a 4-4 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Oklahoma City Thunder possess a 6-2 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 12-23 overall record, while the Oklahoma City Thunder have a 30-5 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Hornets be takin' on the Thunder...in Oklahoma City, where the fans be rowdy and thunderous...
The Hornets be sittin' at a paltry 12-23 record this season...while the Thunder be dominatin' with a 30-5 overall standin'...
Charlotte be holdin' a 4-4 record in the Eastern Southeast Division...while Oklahoma City be boastin' a 6-2 record in the Western Northwest...
The Hornets be scorin' an average of 115.8 points per game...but the Thunder be lightnin' up the scoreboard with 122.4 points...
See you courtside at today's game, me hearties...be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks...look at this game's prop bets below...aye, it's sure to be a swashbucklin' affair!
Best Hornets at Thunder Odds
| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Oklahoma City Thunder are -15.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +15.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 235.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 235.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the -1200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Charlotte Hornets are the +750 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Hornets
Thunder
1/05/26 8:10pm EST | +15.5 -110-15.5 -110 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +15.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 15 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 16 or more.
Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -15.5 Oklahoma City Thunder favorite bet wins if they win by 16 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 15 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Charlotte Hornets at Oklahoma City Thunder Prop Bets
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Hornets
Thunder
Game to Overtime
1/05/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 109.5 o -110109.5 u -115Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 126.5 o -110126.5 u -118Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points Scored
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -115Bet |
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Ajay Mitchell
Points Scored
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points Scored
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet |
Cason Wallace
Points Scored
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
Chet Holmgren
Points Scored
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -105Bet |
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Collin Sexton
Points Scored
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
Isaiah Joe
Points Scored
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1256.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points Scored
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
Kon Knueppel
Points Scored
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -14515.5 u +105Bet |
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LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points Scored
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u -105Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -125Bet |
Moussa Diabate
Points Scored
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u -105Bet |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points Scored
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11830.5 u -115Bet |
Sion James
Points Scored
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1055.5 u -140Bet |
Tidjane Salaun
Points Scored
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -110Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
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Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 24.5 u -11024.5 o -120Bet |
Cason Wallace
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -115Bet |
Chet Holmgren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -10527.5 u -130Bet |
Isaiah Joe
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u -105Bet |
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Jalen Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 28.5 u -12528.5 o -110Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -135Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 25.5 u -10525.5 o -125Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at OKC 1/05/26 8:10pm EST | 42.5 u -12042.5 o -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Oklahoma City Thunder | 34 | 7 | 0.829 | 0.0 | 20-2 | 14-4 | 7-2 | 27-6 | 121.3 | 108.1 | +13.2 | W4 | 8-2 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 14 | 26 | 0.350 | +19.5 | 7-12 | 7-14 | 4-4 | 11-18 | 116.1 | 116.7 | -0.6 | L1 | 4-6 |
Charlotte Hornets & Oklahoma City Thunder Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Charlotte Hornets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Thunder | +115 Bet |
Charlotte Hornets & Oklahoma City Thunder Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, January 5th, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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