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NBA Betting Preview: Hornets vs Suns

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

Hornets to Dominate Suns

There’s a case for backing the Hornets against the spread in their clash against the Suns. The line looks attractive considering you can get odds of -112 when it comes to the favorites at -4.5.

8 Suns Victories in Last 10 H2H Battles

Charlotte Hornets have won ten straight road games. Most recently, they lost 128-120 at home to Miami Heat at Spectrum Center. Kon Knueppel tallied 27 points, while Brandon Miller put up 22 and LaMelo Ball 21.

Phoenix Suns last game saw them claim a 118-116 home win over New Orleans Pelicans at Mortgage Matchup Center. Devin Booker scored 32 points, with Jalen Green adding 25 and Oso Ighodaro 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Suns won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 120-113 victory was registered against the Hornets at Mortgage Matchup Center. We’ve seen eight Suns wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Suns logo Suns 36 27 0.571 112.1 111.2 0.9 21-13 15-14 10-6 25-18 5-5 1W
Hornets logo Hornets 32 32 0.5 116.2 112.5 3.7 14-17 18-15 9-5 20-22 7-3 1L
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Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Hornets are averaging 118.1 points, 48.1 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 9.1 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 45.4% from the field and 81.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 105.0 points and 39.6 rebounds per matchup.

Brandon Miller is averaging 22.7 points and 6.2 rebounds, LaMelo Ball 6.7 assists and Kon Knueppel 4.3 (49.4%) 3-pointers.

Phoenix Suns – Last 10 Games

The Suns have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 104.2 points, 46.1 rebounds, 23.8 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 41.3% from the field and 71.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 110.1 points and 45.7 rebounds.

Jalen Green is averaging 14.6 points, Oso Ighodaro 6.6 rebounds and Collin Gillespie 5.4 assists along with 3.1 (40.8%) 3-pointers made.

Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, key player prop picks and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

Hornets are capable of covering the -4.5 line. We’re confident of a strong showing in this NBA showdown and a spread bet is the best play at odds of -112.

We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our basketball predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the NBA action.

Key Hornets vs Suns stats:

  • The -4.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 6 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -4.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -4.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.

Hornets -4.5 Probability

If you go by the top NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brandon Miller Over 4.5 Rebounds -152 BetMGM logo

Brandon Miller (Hornets) has totaled Over 4.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. We recommend backing the -152 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Rebounds bet hopefully providing a return.

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Kon Knueppel Over 18.5 Points -109 BetMGM logo

Kon Knueppel (Hornets) has recorded Over 18.5 points in 5 straight road games. This statistic guides us towards Player Points where we’re able to back him at odds of -109 to cover the line.

Latest Kon Knueppel Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hornets -4.5
Totals Under 218.5
Player Rebounds Brandon Miller Over 4.5

Our same game parlay pick is Hornets -4.5 on the spread, Under 218.5 and Brandon Miller (Hornets) to record Over 4.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets Hornets logo 110 - 102 Suns logo Suns

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. The Hornets to claim a 110-102 victory is available at huge odds.

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Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns 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.

Hornets Favorites to Win According to the Books

With a 64% chance of securing victory, Charlotte Hornets are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -179. Phoenix Suns are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +152.

The current spread is 4.5 and the total points line is 218.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to bet Under 218.5, there are odds of -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Devin Booker Favorite to Get Most Points

Devin Booker is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -106 that he gets Over 24.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -122.

Player Points
Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 20.5
-110
Under 20.5
-118
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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Over 18.5
-106
Under 18.5
-122
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 18.5
-105
Under 18.5
-123
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 6.5
-135
Under 6.5
+104
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Devin Booker (Suns)
Over 5.5
-112
Under 5.5
-115
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Grayson Allen (Suns)
Over 4.5
+132
Under 4.5
-172
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Collin Gillespie (Suns)
Over 4.5
-133
Under 4.5
+103
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Player Rebounds
Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 10.5
-103
Under 10.5
-125
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Oso Ighodaro (Suns)
Over 7.5
-132
Under 7.5
+102
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 5.5
+120
Under 5.5
-156
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 4.5
-164
Under 4.5
+126
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The Suns own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 103.40 points per contest and giving up 108.70.

The Hornets have put together ten straight wins on the road. They own a 10-0 mark in their past 10 games on the road, scoring 121.50 points per contest and conceding 102.90.

When the teams last met at Mortgage Matchup Center, the Suns beat the Hornets 120-113. Looking back at the last 8 head-to-head meetings at Mortgage Matchup Center, the Suns have posted five victories, while the Hornets have logged three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O218.5 U218.5
Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Home Stats 4-6 212.10 103.40 108.70 5 5
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Away Stats 10-0 224.40 121.50 102.90 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O218.5 = Games Over 218.5 Points
  • U218.5 = Games Under 218.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kon Knueppel 63 31.9 1216 216 19.3 3.4 3.5 5.4 0.3 0.7
Miles Bridges 59 31.78 1032 201 17.5 3.4 2.1 5.9 0.5 0.6
Brandon Miller 47 29.94 980 159 20.9 3.4 3.1 5.0 0.8 1.1

Phoenix Suns Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Devin Booker 47 33.31 1164 282 24.8 6.0 1.8 4.0 0.3 0.9
Dillon Brooks 50 30.61 1044 88 20.9 1.8 2.3 3.7 0.2 1.0
Grayson Allen 41 30.13 716 171 17.5 4.2 3.4 3.0 0.3 1.5

Injuries & Suspensions

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

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Phoenix Suns Injury Table

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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.

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

06 Mar NBA
Heat 128-120 Hornets
04 Mar NBA
Hornets 118-89 Celtics
03 Mar NBA
Mavericks 90-117 Hornets
28 Feb NBA
Trail Blazers 93-109 Hornets
26 Feb NBA
Hornets 133-109 Pacers
24 Feb NBA
Hornets 131-99 Bulls
22 Feb NBA
Hornets 129-112 Wizards
20 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 118-113 Hornets
19 Feb NBA
Rockets 105-101 Hornets
11 Feb NBA
Hawks 107-110 Hornets

Previous Phoenix Suns Lineups

06 Mar NBA
Pelicans 116-118 Suns
05 Mar NBA
Bulls 105-103 Suns
04 Mar NBA
Suns 114-103 Kings
26 Feb NBA
Lakers 110-113 Suns
24 Feb NBA
Celtics 97-81 Suns
22 Feb NBA
Trail Blazers 92-77 Suns
21 Feb NBA
Magic 110-113 Suns
19 Feb NBA
Suns 94-121 Spurs
11 Feb NBA
Thunder 136-109 Suns
10 Feb NBA
Mavericks 111-120 Suns

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 42 21 0.667 114.5 107 7.5 21-10 21-11 9-5 27-14 8-2 1W
Knicks 41 23 0.641 117.2 110.6 6.6 23-9 18-14 11-3 27-15 7-3 1W
Raptors 35 27 0.565 113.5 112 1.5 16-16 19-11 4-10 27-16 5-5 2L
76ers 34 29 0.54 115.8 116.1 -0.3 17-16 17-13 8-7 21-21 4-6 1L
Nets 16 47 0.254 106.9 115.6 -8.7 8-22 8-25 3-10 12-28 1-9 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 17 0.726 116.8 109.6 7.2 24-8 21-9 10-4 30-9 6-4 3L
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Bucks 26 35 0.426 111.4 115.8 -4.4 14-16 12-19 8-5 19-23 5-5 4L
Bulls 26 37 0.413 115.5 119.7 -4.2 16-18 10-19 4-10 17-26 2-8 1W
Pacers 15 48 0.238 111.4 119.9 -8.5 10-22 5-26 3-9 11-30 2-8 8L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 34 28 0.548 114.8 114 0.8 20-12 14-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 3W
Heat 35 29 0.547 120.1 116.6 3.5 20-11 15-18 6-5 19-18 7-3 4W
Hawks 33 31 0.516 117.7 117.3 0.4 15-16 18-15 7-6 19-21 7-3 6W
Hornets 32 32 0.5 116.2 112.5 3.7 14-17 18-15 9-5 20-22 7-3 1L
Wizards 16 46 0.258 112.2 123 -10.8 11-22 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 7L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 49 15 0.766 118.9 107.8 11.1 25-7 24-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 4W
Timberwolves 40 24 0.625 118.6 114.5 4.1 22-12 18-12 8-5 24-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 39 25 0.609 120.2 116.5 3.7 17-13 22-12 6-4 23-13 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 30 34 0.469 115.1 118.1 -3 16-15 14-19 5-7 23-19 4-6 1L
Jazz 19 44 0.302 117.7 125.2 -7.5 11-21 8-23 1-10 10-30 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 38 25 0.603 116 115.3 0.7 19-12 19-13 8-7 26-16 6-4 1W
Suns 36 27 0.571 112.1 111.2 0.9 21-13 15-14 10-6 25-18 5-5 1W
Warriors 32 30 0.516 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 13-17 6-6 22-19 4-6 1W
Clippers 30 32 0.484 112.4 112.1 0.3 16-13 14-19 8-5 19-19 5-5 1L
Kings 14 50 0.219 110.4 121.3 -10.9 9-22 5-28 2-10 10-34 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 46 17 0.73 118.2 111.4 6.8 23-6 23-11 10-3 27-13 9-1 3W
Rockets 39 23 0.629 114.5 109.3 5.2 21-8 18-15 6-5 22-17 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 23 38 0.377 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-18 11-20 6-6 18-25 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 42 0.333 113.3 117.7 -4.4 14-19 7-23 3-10 11-29 2-8 6L
Pelicans 20 45 0.308 115.2 120.2 -5 11-21 9-24 6-7 13-29 5-5 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 17 0.726 116.8 109.6 7.2 24-8 21-9 10-4 30-9 6-4 3L
Celtics 42 21 0.667 114.5 107 7.5 21-10 21-11 9-5 27-14 8-2 1W
Knicks 41 23 0.641 117.2 110.6 6.6 23-9 18-14 11-3 27-15 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Raptors 35 27 0.565 113.5 112 1.5 16-16 19-11 4-10 27-16 5-5 2L
Magic 34 28 0.548 114.8 114 0.8 20-12 14-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 3W
Heat 35 29 0.547 120.1 116.6 3.5 20-11 15-18 6-5 19-18 7-3 4W
76ers 34 29 0.54 115.8 116.1 -0.3 17-16 17-13 8-7 21-21 4-6 1L
Hawks 33 31 0.516 117.7 117.3 0.4 15-16 18-15 7-6 19-21 7-3 6W
Hornets 32 32 0.5 116.2 112.5 3.7 14-17 18-15 9-5 20-22 7-3 1L
Bucks 26 35 0.426 111.4 115.8 -4.4 14-16 12-19 8-5 19-23 5-5 4L
Bulls 26 37 0.413 115.5 119.7 -4.2 16-18 10-19 4-10 17-26 2-8 1W
Wizards 16 46 0.258 112.2 123 -10.8 11-22 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 7L
Nets 16 47 0.254 106.9 115.6 -8.7 8-22 8-25 3-10 12-28 1-9 1W
Pacers 15 48 0.238 111.4 119.9 -8.5 10-22 5-26 3-9 11-30 2-8 8L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 49 15 0.766 118.9 107.8 11.1 25-7 24-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 4W
Spurs 46 17 0.73 118.2 111.4 6.8 23-6 23-11 10-3 27-13 9-1 3W
Rockets 39 23 0.629 114.5 109.3 5.2 21-8 18-15 6-5 22-17 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 40 24 0.625 118.6 114.5 4.1 22-12 18-12 8-5 24-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 39 25 0.609 120.2 116.5 3.7 17-13 22-12 6-4 23-13 5-5 1L
Lakers 38 25 0.603 116 115.3 0.7 19-12 19-13 8-7 26-16 6-4 1W
Suns 36 27 0.571 112.1 111.2 0.9 21-13 15-14 10-6 25-18 5-5 1W
Warriors 32 30 0.516 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 13-17 6-6 22-19 4-6 1W
Clippers 30 32 0.484 112.4 112.1 0.3 16-13 14-19 8-5 19-19 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 30 34 0.469 115.1 118.1 -3 16-15 14-19 5-7 23-19 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 23 38 0.377 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-18 11-20 6-6 18-25 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 42 0.333 113.3 117.7 -4.4 14-19 7-23 3-10 11-29 2-8 6L
Pelicans 20 45 0.308 115.2 120.2 -5 11-21 9-24 6-7 13-29 5-5 1L
Jazz 19 44 0.302 117.7 125.2 -7.5 11-21 8-23 1-10 10-30 3-7 1W
Kings 14 50 0.219 110.4 121.3 -10.9 9-22 5-28 2-10 10-34 2-8 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 49 15 0.766 118.9 107.8 11.1 25-7 24-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 4W
Spurs 46 17 0.73 118.2 111.4 6.8 23-6 23-11 10-3 27-13 9-1 3W
Pistons 45 17 0.726 116.8 109.6 7.2 24-8 21-9 10-4 30-9 6-4 3L
Celtics 42 21 0.667 114.5 107 7.5 21-10 21-11 9-5 27-14 8-2 1W
Knicks 41 23 0.641 117.2 110.6 6.6 23-9 18-14 11-3 27-15 7-3 1W
Rockets 39 23 0.629 114.5 109.3 5.2 21-8 18-15 6-5 22-17 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 40 24 0.625 118.6 114.5 4.1 22-12 18-12 8-5 24-17 8-2 1L
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Nuggets 39 25 0.609 120.2 116.5 3.7 17-13 22-12 6-4 23-13 5-5 1L
Lakers 38 25 0.603 116 115.3 0.7 19-12 19-13 8-7 26-16 6-4 1W
Suns 36 27 0.571 112.1 111.2 0.9 21-13 15-14 10-6 25-18 5-5 1W
Raptors 35 27 0.565 113.5 112 1.5 16-16 19-11 4-10 27-16 5-5 2L
Magic 34 28 0.548 114.8 114 0.8 20-12 14-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 3W
Heat 35 29 0.547 120.1 116.6 3.5 20-11 15-18 6-5 19-18 7-3 4W
76ers 34 29 0.54 115.8 116.1 -0.3 17-16 17-13 8-7 21-21 4-6 1L
Hawks 33 31 0.516 117.7 117.3 0.4 15-16 18-15 7-6 19-21 7-3 6W
Warriors 32 30 0.516 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 13-17 6-6 22-19 4-6 1W
Hornets 32 32 0.5 116.2 112.5 3.7 14-17 18-15 9-5 20-22 7-3 1L
Clippers 30 32 0.484 112.4 112.1 0.3 16-13 14-19 8-5 19-19 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 30 34 0.469 115.1 118.1 -3 16-15 14-19 5-7 23-19 4-6 1L
Bucks 26 35 0.426 111.4 115.8 -4.4 14-16 12-19 8-5 19-23 5-5 4L
Bulls 26 37 0.413 115.5 119.7 -4.2 16-18 10-19 4-10 17-26 2-8 1W
Grizzlies 23 38 0.377 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-18 11-20 6-6 18-25 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 42 0.333 113.3 117.7 -4.4 14-19 7-23 3-10 11-29 2-8 6L
Pelicans 20 45 0.308 115.2 120.2 -5 11-21 9-24 6-7 13-29 5-5 1L
Jazz 19 44 0.302 117.7 125.2 -7.5 11-21 8-23 1-10 10-30 3-7 1W
Wizards 16 46 0.258 112.2 123 -10.8 11-22 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 7L
Nets 16 47 0.254 106.9 115.6 -8.7 8-22 8-25 3-10 12-28 1-9 1W
Pacers 15 48 0.238 111.4 119.9 -8.5 10-22 5-26 3-9 11-30 2-8 8L
Kings 14 50 0.219 110.4 121.3 -10.9 9-22 5-28 2-10 10-34 2-8 3L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak