This is s hefty line for Miles Bridges who averages 21 PPG on the season. The Hornets could possibly be shorthanded tonight and missing LaMelo Ball which is why this line is bloated. Even without LaMelo in the lineup, Bridges averages 22 PPG. This is also an extremely difficult matchup vs the best defense in the league, furthermore, the Thunder excel are limiting the opposing teams top scorer. Charlotte are also nearly 20 point underdogs which is some massive blowout potential as well.

This should be an OKC blowout so ideally Miles Bridges isn't out there for 35+ minutes for the Hornets, especially after playing 36 last night in an upset of the Knicks. The Hornets don't want to win again, trust me. The Thunder are resting a couple of key guys but still should be dominant defensively in the post where Bridges usually lives with 7-footers Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein both in the lineup. Our model only has Bridges at 19.4 PPG.

The Thunder backups essentially dropped 130 the other night when everyone rested and whatever lineup they field tonight will be loaded and motivated. They seem intent on flexing til the end of the regular season and are the most explosive team in the sport. Huge line here, so I'll go TT route. Hornets allowing 124/G over last 9 on the road. And this is a tough back to back spot for CHA. Defense optional to the max. This goes over 125 in my projections.