Published Nov 15, 1:00am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Nov 15, 1:00am ET
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One of the games on Saturday's NBA slate features the Charlotte Hornets hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder. Who has the edge in our Hornets vs Thunder pick?
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| Charlotte Hornets | +16 (-110) |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | -16 (-110) |
Charlotte comes into this interconference tilt having dropped four of their last five games. This includes a 147-134 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.
Charlotte trailed by five points heading into the final frame. But as it turned out, an extra session was needed to determine the outcome of this contest. In the overtime period, Milwaukee pulled away for good, outscoring the Hornets by an 18-5 margin.
The Hornets' offense featured six players who reached double figures. Miles Bridges scored 32 points and collected seven rebounds. Kon Knueppel finished with 32 points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
Charlotte dropped to 0-2 in the in-season tournament.
After a 121-119 setback against the Trail Blazers on Nov. 5, the Thunder have won five straight, including a blowout 121-92 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Thunder led 30-18 after the first quarter. And thanks to a superb defensive stretch in which they held the Lakers without a field goal for eight minutes, the home team took an insurmountable 70-38 lead into the break.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 30 points, nine assists, and five rebounds. Isaiah Joe was the second unit's top performer. He contributed 21 points and five assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Thunder have won four straight in this series. Additionally, they boast the top defense in the association. Given those trends, look for OKC to come out on top.
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Oklahoma City Thunder
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