NBA Betting Preview: Suns vs Hornets

The Phoenix Suns meet the Charlotte Hornets in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Hornets Against the Spread Look the Best Bet

There’s a good opportunity to cover the spread by backing the Hornets at -5.5. We can get odds of -112 and our prediction is that they’ll overcome the Suns.

9 Suns Victories in Last 10 H2H Battles

Phoenix Suns were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Kia Center. Orlando Magic claimed a 115-111 win. Devin Booker led the way with 34 points, while Royce O’Neale added 14 and Rasheer Fleming chipped in 11.

Charlotte Hornets have suffered two consecutive home losses. Their last game was a 117-86 road triumph at Barclays Center when meeting Brooklyn Nets. Brandon Miller scored 25 points, while Miles Bridges finished with 19 and Coby White 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Suns have claimed back-to-back victories over the Hornets. Both wins came at Mortgage Matchup Center and the scorelines were 120-113 and 111-99. We’ve seen nine Suns wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Suns logo Suns
42
34
0.553
112.9
111.1
1.8
24-15
18-19
10-6
27-21
3-7
1L

Hornets logo Hornets
40
36
0.526
116.1
111.4
4.7
19-19
21-17
11-5
24-24
7-3
1W

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Phoenix Suns – Last 10 Games

The Suns have 3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 115.5 points, 42.6 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 8.9 steals and 4.7 blocks while shooting 45.4% from the field and 73.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 111.9 points and 41.6 rebounds per matchup.

Devin Booker is averaging 28.4 points and 5.5 assists, while Oso Ighodaro averages 6.8 rebounds and Jalen Green 2.8 (36.8%) 3-pointers made.

Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 118.7 points, 45.5 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 6.7 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.2% from the field and 81.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 105.3 points and 36.6 rebounds.

LaMelo Ball is averaging 22.1 points, 6.3 assists and 4.5 (37.8%) 3-pointers made, while Moussa Diabate has an average of 9.2 rebounds.

Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s a strong case for backing Hornets on the spread in this NBA matchup. The line looks really appealing considering you can get -112 when it comes to the favorites at -5.5.

The NBA experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Suns vs Hornets stats:

The -5.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 7 of their last 10 games.The -5.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 13 of their last 20 games.Hornets -5.5 Probability

The best NBA betting sites imply that our pick has a 52.9% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction


Hornets -5.5 @ -112

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Player Prop Picks

Coby White (Hornets) has racked up Over 2.5 rebounds in 5 straight home games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs bet and we’re more than happy to take the -109 available.

Latest Coby White Player Prop Odds

Devin Booker (Suns) has recorded Under 3.5 rebounds in 7 of the past 10 games. It stands to reason that he will fall short of the line and you can secure odds of +106 for this Player Rebounds bet.

Latest Devin Booker Player Prop Odds

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Correct Score Prediction

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Hornets on the correct score lines. For example, a 119-109 win in their favor is available at massive odds.

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Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Have Hornets as Favorites

Charlotte Hornets have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 68% probability due to their -208 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Phoenix Suns are least likely to win at +176.

The spread is 5.5 and the total points line is currently 221.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 221.5 at -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Devin Booker Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Devin Booker is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -103 that he gets Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -125.

Player Points

Devin Booker (Suns)

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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

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Brandon Miller (Hornets)

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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)

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Player Assists

LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

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Devin Booker (Suns)

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Brandon Miller (Hornets)

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Coby White (Hornets)

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Player Rebounds

Moussa Diabate (Hornets)

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Brandon Miller (Hornets)

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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)

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Mark Williams (Suns)

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Hornets Have Picked Up Seven Wins From Last Ten Home Games

The Hornets have gone 7-3 across their last 10 home games, averaging 119.70 points scored and 105.40 points allowed.

The Suns have four wins and six losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 113.30 points per matchup and giving up 112.50.

The Hornets beat the Suns 115-104 when they last met at Spectrum Center. Across the last 8 head-to-head meetings at Spectrum Center, the Suns have come out on top five times, with the Hornets having three wins.

Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Home Stats
7-3
225.10
119.70
105.40
6
4

Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Away Stats
4-6
225.80
113.30
112.50
6
4

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O220.5 = Games Over 220.5 Points
U220.5 = Games Under 220.5 Points

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Phoenix Suns Stats

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Charlotte Hornets Stats

3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games

7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

+5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
+5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

-5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
-5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Game Totals: An average of 227.40 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 225.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 220.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 220.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.50 pts and allowed 111.90 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 113.30 pts and allowed 112.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Game Totals: An average of 224.00 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 225.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 220.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 220.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.70 pts and allowed 105.30 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 119.70 pts and allowed 105.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 26.40 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 15.30 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 16.80 (73.68%)
Rebounds: Total 42.6, Offensive 12.90, Defensive 29.70
Assists: 26.50
Blocks: 4.70
Steals: 8.90
Turnovers : 11.30
Personal Fouls: 21.00

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 26.10 (52%)
3-Pointers Made: 15.40 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 14.90 (75.25%)
Rebounds: Total 42.2, Offensive 12.90, Defensive 29.30
Assists: 26.80
Blocks: 4.10
Steals: 9.20
Turnovers : 12.50
Personal Fouls: 20.10

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 23.90 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 17.70 (39%)
Free Throws Made: 17.80 (81.65%)
Rebounds: Total 45.5, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 33.00
Assists: 25.70
Blocks: 3.50
Steals: 6.70
Turnovers : 13.60
Personal Fouls: 19.50

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 23.70 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 18.30 (39%)
Free Throws Made: 17.40 (78.03%)
Rebounds: Total 48, Offensive 13.30, Defensive 34.70
Assists: 26.20
Blocks: 3.60
Steals: 7.20
Turnovers : 14.40
Personal Fouls: 21.10

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Expert Analysis by Elijah Jackson

Senior NBA Analyst

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Elijah Jackson is a Senior NBA Analyst and Head of the Basketball Editorial Betting Panel with 10+ years of experience, specialising in roster evaluation and efficiency-based analysis to uncover value across NBA markets.

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