Thunder vs. Hornets prediction: Why Oklahoma City is favored to win Saturday's NBA matchup [11/15/2025]

NBA action continues on Saturday at 7:00PM ET as the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center.

Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' proven NBA model projects the Thunder as the most likely winner of the Thunder vs. Hornets game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Hornets lineup will feature players like Miles Bridges, Kon Knueppel and Collin Sexton, while the Thunder will be led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell.

This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Thunder vs. Hornets prediction: Who will win and cover?

As part of Dimers' NBA predictions coverage—and following a review of recent results—our pregame model has generated moneyline, spread, and over/under probabilities for Saturday's clash between the Thunder and Hornets.

According to our model, the Hornets (+17.5) have a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the 224.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.

Thunder vs. Hornets odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Thunder	Hornets
Spread	-17.5 (-108)	+17.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-1600	+1100
Total	o224.5 (-105)	u224.5 (-112)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Thunder vs. Hornets picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Hornets +17.5	-110
Moneyline	Hornets	+1100
Total	Over 224.5	-105

According to our best NBA bets for Saturday, the top play to make on this game is Hornets +17.5 at the spread.

Thunder vs. Hornets player props

Looking for Oklahoma City vs. Charlotte NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Spectrum Center.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the Thunder with 31 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, while Miles Bridges is projected to have 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the Hornets.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every game this season.

Thunder prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Thunder are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
S. Gilgeous-Alexander	31	5	7	2	53
Chet Holmgren	17	8	2	2	37
Ajay Mitchell	15	3	3	1	29
Isaiah Joe	14	3	2	3	26
I. Hartenstein	12	11	4	0	36

Hornets prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Hornets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Miles Bridges	21	8	4	3	42
Kon Knueppel	18	6	3	4	35
Collin Sexton	17	3	5	2	33
Tre Mann	13	4	4	2	29
Moussa Diabate	10	8	1	0	25

Thunder vs. Hornets game-day updates and essential details

Saturday's matchup between the Hornets and Thunder at Spectrum Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Charlotte Hornets
• Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
• Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Spectrum Center

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Conclusion

We predict the Thunder, with a 90% win probability, will likely beat the Hornets on Saturday, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander projected for a game-high 53 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Thunder vs. Hornets insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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