Phoenix Suns (33-29) vs. Charlotte Hornets (20-43)
March 1, 2023 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +10; Over/Under: -
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The Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 112.9 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 111.4 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 26.5 points and 5.6 assists, while Deandre Ayton is averaging 18.7 points and 10.1 rebounds. Chris Paul is the third double-digit scorer and Terrence Ross is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
The Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 112.6 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 118.6 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Terry Rozier is averaging 21.4 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Kelly Oubre Jr. is averaging 19.7 points and 5.1 rebounds. PJ Washington is the third double-digit scorer and Gordon Hayward is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Suns vs Hornets Trends
The Suns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games and 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Hornets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The under is 5-1 in Suns last 6 road games. The under is 4-0 in Hornets last 4 overall. The over is 12-4 in the last 16 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Phoenix Suns will have to work Durant into the lineup and there could be growing pains, but the Hornets aren’t good and now just ruled out Ball for the season. The Suns are getting a big boost to the lineup, while the Hornets have been given every reason to just throw in the towel. This could get ugly. I’ll lay the chalk.
