{"id":647344,"date":"2026-03-08T16:09:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T16:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/647344\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T16:09:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T16:09:24","slug":"hornets-vs-suns-prediction-picks-odds-for-tonights-nba-game-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/647344\/","title":{"rendered":"Hornets vs Suns Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight\u2019s NBA Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Charlotte Hornets\u2019 six-game win streak was snapped on Friday, but the visiting team will look to keep another win streak intact when it takes on the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center.<\/p>\n

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The Hornets have won 10 straight road games, and my Hornets vs. Suns predictions and NBA picks<\/a> expect Charlotte to cover the spread as a small favorite.<\/p>\n

Hornets vs Suns prediction<\/p>\n

Hornets vs Suns best bet: Hornets -4.5 (-110)<\/p>\n

The Charlotte Hornets<\/a> are a league-best 40-24 ATS this season. They\u2019re 7-3 as the road favorite and a league-best 22-11 on the road, and they can get back on track against the shorthanded Phoenix Suns<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Phoenix is 3-6-1 ATS across its last 10 games overall and 2-5-1 across its last eight at home. Conversely, Charlotte has covered six straight and nine of its last 10 on the road.<\/p>\n

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The Hornets are playing at full strength, while the absences of Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams will have a significantly negative impact on the Suns.<\/p>\n

Hornets vs Suns same-game parlay<\/p>\n

Moussa Diabate<\/a> has averaged 11.1 points and 11.1 rebounds per game across his last seven road games. He’s recorded 16 double-doubles on the season, including six across his last 15 appearances. Over the last three games, the Suns have allowed the sixth-most points in the paint and the eighth-most offensive rebounds.<\/p>\n

Brandon Miller<\/a> has averaged 7.6 rebounds across his last five outings, grabbing 6+ three times and at least five in every game. Without Mark Williams and Dillon Brooks, Miller is set up with a favorable matchup to cash the Over on this modest rebound line.<\/p>\n

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Hornets vs Suns SGP<\/p>\n

Moussa Diabate to record a double-double<\/p>\n

Brandon Miller Over 5.5 rebounds<\/p>\n

Our “from downtown” SGP: Booker the Board Man<\/p>\n

Devin Booker is grabbing four rebounds per game, and he’s reached that mark in 24 of 47 games, including 12 of 23 at home. He’s recorded 4+ rebounds in three straight games, and without Mark Williams and Dillon Brooks, more rebounding boards will be available.<\/p>\n

Hornets vs Suns SGP<\/p>\n

Moussa Diabate to record a double-double<\/p>\n

Brandon Miller Over 5.5 rebounds<\/p>\n

Devin Booker Over 3.5 rebounds<\/p>\n

Hornets vs Suns odds<\/p>\n

Spread: Hornets -4.5 | Suns +4.5<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Hornets -185 | Suns +155<\/p>\n

Over\/Under: Over 219 | Under 219<\/p>\n

Hornets vs Suns betting trend to know<\/p>\n

The Hornets have covered the spread in 32 of their last 45 games for +18.8 units and a 38% ROI. Find more NBA betting trends<\/a> for Hornets vs. Suns.<\/p>\n

How to watch Hornets vs Suns<\/p>\n

Location<\/p>\n

Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ<\/p>\n

Date<\/p>\n

Sunday, March 8, 2026<\/p>\n

Tip-off<\/p>\n

10:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV<\/p>\n

NBC Sports Network<\/p>\n

Hornets vs Suns latest injuries<\/p>\n

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