Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Charlotte Hornets (17-49) will host the Phoenix Suns (38-28) in a non-conference matchup. The Spectrum Center in Charlotte will be the site for this game.
Phoenix is favored by 9.5 points and the over/under line is set at 217.5. The Suns are 7th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Charlotte is 13th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Southeast Division. NBA TV will have the broadcast.
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Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Suns have faced off vs. the Hornets as the favorite, they have gone 3-0. In the last five head to head games between the Suns and Hornets, the average combined point total is 229 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 3-2.
- Although Phoenix has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 115 points per game in these games.
- Charlotte has a 1-4 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 105 points per game while allowing 111. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Suns have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 0-3 against the spread.
Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
In Phoenix’s games this season, the average combined scoring total is 231.4 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 217.5. The Suns have gone over the O/U line in their last two games.
Phoenix’s ATS record for the season is 25-40, including a 13-18 mark on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in their last four games and are favored by 9.5 points today.
The Suns are 38-28 overall this season, which is good for 7th place in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 22-19 and 7-8 against their division. In non-conference play, they are 16-9.
In their most recent game, the Suns lost to the Celtics by a score of 127-112. The O/U line for that game was 227.5, and Phoenix was a 5.5-point underdog.
This season, the Suns are one of the top offensive teams in the NBA, averaging 116.9 points per game (12th). They are also one of the league’s best teams at getting to the free-throw line, ranking 3rd in free throw attempts per game (24.7).
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Suns have attempted the 26th most threes in the league but have a solid three-point shooting percentage of 37% (11th).
On the road, Phoenix is averaging 117.0 points per game. Overall, they are 15th in the NBA in pace at 98.5 possessions per game.
At this time, the Suns’ defense is positioned 16th in the NBA, permitting 114.5 points per game. For the season, Phoenix is ranked 23rd in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 21.3 free-throws per game vs. the Suns and have an overall field goal percentage of 46.6%.
Charlotte’s ATS record for the season is 26-38, with a home ATS record of 13-17 and a road ATS record of 13-21. Today, they are 9.5-point underdogs at home.
In the Eastern Conference, the Hornets are currently in 13th place with a record of 17-49. Against other teams in the East, they are 10-32 and 4-8 against division opponents.
On average, Charlotte’s games have finished with 224.1 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 217.5. This season, their games have averaged an O/U line of 226.4.
Charlotte’s O/U record for the season is 31-35. Out of their 66 games, 56 of them have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 217.5.
In their last game, the Hornets defeated the Grizzlies by a score of 110-98. The O/U line for that game was 202.5, and Charlotte covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites.
Charlotte’s offense has struggled this season, as they are currently 29th in scoring at 107.1 points per game. At home, they are averaging 108.3 points per game.
When it comes to pace, the Hornets are 22nd in the league at 97.3 possessions per game.
So far, Charlotte has made 11.9 three-pointers per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. Overall, they are hitting 35% of their shots from deep.
At this time, the Hornets’ defense is positioned 19th in the NBA, permitting 117.0 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Hornets are forcing 13.1 per game, which is 19th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 23rd in blocked shots at 4.6 per game.
The Suns enter this game as 9.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 114-108.
Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
- Take the Suns on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hornets (+9.5)
- Projecting a combined 222 points, we like the over
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Seth Curry – Ankle – Out
- Cody Martin – Ankle – Out
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Out
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
- Bryce McGowens – Knee – Out
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Eric Gordon – Knee – Questionable
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
- Josh Okogie – Hip – Out
