Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder will host LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets at 7 p.m. CST Monday.

OKC (30-6) fell short in a 108-105 road loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Charlotte (12-23) secured a 112-99 road win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday.

Follow along for live updates for today’s Thunder-Hornets game:

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What time is Thunder vs Hornets game tonight?Date: Monday, Jan. 5Time: 7 p.m. CSTWhere: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City

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What channel is OKC Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets on tonight?TV: FanDuel Sports NetworkHow to watch online: Fubo (free trial)

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Thunder vs Hornets predictions, picks

Justin Martinez: OKC 124, Charlotte 103

OKC struggled on the glass against Phoenix without Isaiah Hartenstein. But it should be able to hold its own in that department against a Charlotte team that’ll have to go small due to injuries. And while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got held to 25 points on 8-for-22 shooting from the field (36.4%) against Dillon Brooks and the Suns, he’ll now face a Hornets defense that ranks 26th in defensive rating. It’s a favorable matchup for OKC, and I expect it to bounce back with a convincing home win.

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Thunder vs Hornets betting odds

Odds via BetMGM as of Monday, Jan. 5

Odds: Thunder by 15.5Over/under: 234.5Moneyline: OKC -1200 | Charlotte +725

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Thunder vs Hornets injury updatesThunder: Brooks Barnhizer (G League two-way) is out. Alex Caruso (low back soreness) is out. Ousmane Dieng (right calf strain) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain) is out. Thomas Sorber (right ACL surgical recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (surgical recovery) is out. Jaylin Williams (right heel bursitis) is out.Hornets: Moussa Diabaté (right wrist sprain) is probable. Ryan Kalkbrenner (left elbow sprain) is out. Kon Knueppel (right hip contusion) is probable. Brandon Miller (left knee contusion) is probable. Mason Plumlee (right groin surgery) is out. Tidjane Salaun (left ankle sprain) is probable. KJ Simpson (G League two-way) is out. Grant Williams (right knee surgery) is out.

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