Charlotte Hornets (4-7) vs. Phoenix Suns (4-6)
November 12, 2026 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Phoenix Suns -6.5; Over/Under: 213.5
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The Charlotte Hornets invade the Mortgage Matchup Center to battle the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets have really been struggling as they’ve dropped seven of their first 11 games and they were on a six-game losing streak before they finally took down the Cavaliers in a 124-112 home win on Monday. Grayson Allen led the way with 27 points and six assists on eight of 14 shooting, Naz Reid added 25 points with 13 rebounds and four assists while Tidjane Salaun chipped in with 14 points off the bench. As a team, the Hornets shot 47 percent from the field and a sizzling 23 of 46 from the 3-point line as they caught fire with 40 points in the second quarter to take a 16-point lead into halftime, before they poured in another decisive 16-0 run in the third quarter to lead by as many as 33 points at one stage.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns are starting to heat up now as they’ve won three of their past four games overall and they will be looking to stay hot after blowing past the slumping Clippers in a 133-110 home win on Tuesday. Jordan Goodwin drained six 3-pointers to finish with 18 points off the bench, Devin Booker added 17 points with five assists while Luke Kennard chipped in with 14 points on five of seven shooting. As a team, the Suns shot a healthy 56 percent from the field and an efficient 22 of 43 from the 3-point line as they swarmed the Clippers from the tipoff, jumping out to an immediate double digit lead that grew to as many as 32 points despite pulling all their starters early.
Charlotte v Phoenix Free Prediction
The Hornets have ruled out Brandon Miller and Dennis Schroder while the Suns are still missing Mark Williams.
The Hornets were really struggling during their six-game slide, but they looked like a completely different team in their impressive win over the Cavaliers on Monday, so they might fancy their chances against this rising Suns squad who are starting to heat up. Something in me wants to believe that the Hornets are about to go on a run, but they still have so banged up right now, so I prefer a play on the more consistent Suns to secure the win and cover at home.
