Hornets-Thunders Preview

The fans at Ford Center will be treated to a game between the New Orleans Hornets and the Oklahoma City Thunder when they take their seats on Friday. Oddsmakers currently have the Hornets listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game's total is sitting at 191. The Hornets were upset 105-96 by the Kings last time out, as 13.5-point favorites. That game's 201 points made it OVER the posted total of 197. Chris Paul had 20 points and 15 assists in a losing effort for the Hornets. The Thunder lost 108-88 to the Clippers last time out, as 1-point underdogs. The 196 points made it OVER the posted total of 188. Damien Wilkins led the Thunder with 17 points and five rebounds. Current streak: New Orleans has lost 2 straight games. Oklahoma City has lost 9 straight games. Team records: New Orleans: 5-5 SU, 2-7-1 ATS Oklahoma City: 1-11 SU, 5-7 ATS New Orleans most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Oklahoma City are 6-4 After playing Sacramento are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4 Oklahoma City most recently: When playing on Friday are 2-8 Before playing New Orleans are 4-6 After playing LA Clippers are 4-6 After a loss are 1-9 A few trends to consider: New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans Oklahoma City is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against New Orleans Oklahoma City is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against New Orleans Next up: New Orleans home to Oklahoma City, Saturday, November 22 Oklahoma City at New Orleans, Saturday, November 22