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\nApr 2, 2026 , 09:37 AM ET<\/p>\n
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Our Suns vs. Hornets predictions expect Charlotte to find separation on the scoreboard against this banged-up Phoenix lineup.<\/p>\n
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Brandon Miller brings the ball up the floor for the Hornets.<\/p>\n
We have a competitive NBA game tonight when the Phoenix Suns face the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center.<\/p>\n
Charlotte\u2019s defense has been the story this season, and my Suns vs. Hornets predictions and NBA picks<\/a> expect Charlotte\u2019s defense to lead them to a comfortable victory. <\/p>\n Suns vs Hornets prediction The Charlotte Hornets<\/a> have quietly won seven of their last 10, and this team is starting to click.<\/p>\n LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel are all producing offensively at a high level, but what’s really turned things around is this Hornets defense.<\/p>\n Charlotte is Top 6 in defensive net rating over the last 10 games, and they do one thing better than anyone right now, and that\u2019s keeping teams off the free-throw line.<\/p>\n That matters in this matchup because the Phoenix Suns<\/a> love easy points at the stripe. Charlotte also defends the three well, ranking fourth in opponent 3-point shooting percentage in their last 10, which is another problem for a Suns team dependent on knocking down a ton of threes every night.\u00a0<\/p>\n Phoenix is banged up and thin up front, and that\u2019s a bad combo against a Charlotte team that\u2019s second in the league in defensive rebounding. No second-chance points mean no safety net.<\/p>\n On top of that, the Suns are coming off a physical road loss in Orlando. This shortened Phoenix roster looked fatigued against the Magic, and that\u2019s not a good look against these Hornets.\u00a0<\/p>\n Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account The Hornets are 7-3 in their last 10 and now get a Suns team that\u2019s going the other way, just 3-7 in their last 10, and it has not been good on the road.<\/p>\n Brandon Miller is right around 20 a night over his last five, and this is a matchup he can take advantage of.<\/p>\n They\u2019ve gone Under the total in three of their last five previous meetings, and tonight\u2019s clash should follow that trend.\u00a0<\/p>\n Suns vs Hornets SGP<\/p>\n Hornets moneyline Our “from downtown” SGP: Sting like a bee!<\/p>\n
\nSuns vs Hornets best bet: Hornets -5.5 (-110)<\/p>\n![\"Add](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775137716_788_google-preferred-source-badge.png\"){kind=icon}
<\/a>Suns vs Hornets same-game parlay<\/p>\n
\nBrandon Miller Over 18.5 points
\nUnder 223<\/p>\n