The Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets meet Thursday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs. Suns Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs. Suns Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns beat the Grizzlies, lost to the Magic, and will play the Bulls next. The Suns have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 112.7 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.2 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 25.5 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks is averaging 20.9 points and 3.7 rebounds. Jaylen Green is the third double-digit scorer, and Grayson Allen is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Celtics, beat the Nets, and play the Pacers next. The Hornets have won 24 of their last 32 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116.1 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.3 points and 3.4 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.7 points and 4.8 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer, and Miles Bridges is dishing out 3.2 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last 13 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Suns have lost each of their last six road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Southeast Division opponents.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 12 home games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Suns have won nine of their last 10 games against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in 15 of their last 16 games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Suns have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against the Hornets following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last seven home games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Suns’ last six games at Spectrum Center has gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.7) this season.
- Kon Knueppel ranks 4th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.4) this season.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Grayson Allen ranks 8th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.3) this season.
- Devin Booker ranks 9th amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (27.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.1).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.2).
- The Suns have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q3 this season—led by 18 points vs. the Hawks on November 16.
- The Suns rank 30th in the league for Q4 points per game this season (26.0).
Hornets vs Suns Injury Report
PJ Hall is out for the Hornets.
The Suns will be without Mark Williams, Amir Coffey, and Haywood Highsmith.
Hornets vs Suns Prediction
We’ve been on the Hornets all season long and they should be favored at home. However, this is a lot of points for a Suns team that’s getting healthier and should have Brooks for this game. Also, while the Hornets are winning and covering games, it’s the Suns who actually have more wins and are 45-28-3 ATS. These are two of the top money-makers in the league and the fact you can get all of these points is a bit of a surprise. This should be a good game between two teams fighting for playoff position. Give me the points.