Charlotte Hornets at Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Picks & Predictions 11/23/2018

Friday, November 23, 2018

Chesapeake Energy Arena

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The Charlotte Hornets travel to Chesapeake Energy Arena to play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, November 23, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Oklahoma City as 5.5 point favorites.

The Hornets have a record of 9-8. They are 1st in the Southeast Division. They have a point differential of 5.4 as they average 115.7 points per game while giving up 110.3 per contest. The Thunder have an overall record of 11-6 this season. They are 2nd in the Northwest Division. They average 111.8 points per game and surrender 105.6, good for a point differential of 6.2.

Valuable Charlotte Hornets Betting Trends

The Charlotte Hornets are 11-6-0 against the spread

The Charlotte Hornets are 9-8-0 against the over/under

Important Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Trends

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 11-6-0 against the spread

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 8-9-0 against the over/under

Key Charlotte Hornets Injuries

11/21/18 F Marvin Williams Facial left last game, is probable Friday vs Okalhoma City
11/21/18 SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Ankle is questionable Friday vs Oklahoma City
11/21/18 C Willy Hernangomez Ankle is questionable Friday vs Oklahoma City

Key Oklahoma City Thunder Injuries

11/22/18 G Alex Abrines Illness is questionable Friday vs Charlotte
11/22/18 SF Jerami Grant Ankle is questionable Friday vs Charlotte
11/22/18 G Terrance Ferguson Personal is questionable Friday vs Charlotte
10/04/18 G Andre Roberson Knee is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Kemba Walker averages 28.8 points per game in 34.8 minutes per contest. He averages 6.4 assists per contest and 4.3 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 47% for the year while his free throw percentage is 87%. Jeremy Lamb comes into this contest averaging 14.1 points per game while playing 26.1 minutes per night. He pulls down 5.1 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.8 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 45% while his free throw percentage is at 91%.

Player Spotlight

Paul George averages 24.3 points per game and he sees the court an average of 35.5 minutes per contest. He also averages 7.9 rebounds per contest and 4.4 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage is 82%. Dennis Schroder averages 16.9 points per game while playing 30.1 minutes per contest. He grabs 4.5 rebounds per game and has 5.6 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage is at 84%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Hornets allow 110.3 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 15th in the league. They also allow a 46% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the arc, ranking them 14th and 5th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 45.8 rebounds a game which ranks 19th, and they give up 23.9 assists per contest which puts them in 21st place in the league. They force 14.8 turnovers per game which ranks them 19th in the league. Charlotte averages 115.7 points per contest this season, which ranks them 6th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 5.4 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team, which has them ranked 10th. Behind the arc they shoot 37% which is good for 8th in the league. They average 44.4 rebounds per game and 24.7 assists per contest, which ranks them 19th and 10th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 29th with 12.3 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Thunder surrender 105.6 points per contest, which ranks them 5th in the NBA. Their defense allows a 45% shooting percentage and a 33% average from 3-point range, ranking them 11th and 4th in those defensive statistics. They rank 14th with 23.5 assists allowed per contest, and 9th with 43.4 rebounds surrendered per game. The Thunder are 30th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 17.5 per game. Oklahoma City is 12th in the league with 111.8 points per game this year. They are 19th in the league in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is 6.2. They shoot 32% from 3-point range, which is good for 30th in the NBA. They are 4th in the league in rebounding with 48.3 boards per game and 25th in assists per contest with 21.8. The Thunder are 21st in turnovers per game with 13.9.

Advanced Statistics

The Hornets are 4th in the league in defensive rating with 109.2, and their offensive rating of 114.6 is ranked 13th. They are 17th in the NBA in pace with 99.8 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% is 8th. As a unit they are 6th in the league in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 38% of their shot attempts, ranking 9th in the NBA. Charlotte is 29th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 10.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.1 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 52%, which is 16th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

Oklahoma City is 26th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 11.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 15.4 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 51%, which is 24th in the league. The Thunder are 13th in the NBA in offensive rating with 109.9, and their defensive rating of 103.8 is ranked 1st. In terms of pace they are 9th in the league with 101.7 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 50% is 22nd. As a team they are 28th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shots, ranking 19th in the league.

Who will win tonight's Hornets/Thunder NBA game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Charlotte +5.5

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