Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets 1/2/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

The Phoenix Suns will go against the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action in Spectrum Center Charlotte, NC, on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at 7:00 PM (EST). On Friday night, the Phoenix Suns not only endured an unusual defeat but also a rare thrashing. As 3.5-point favorites, they were thrashed 123-108 by a struggling Celtics club.

The margin of win may not appear large at first glance, but when you realize that Boston led 67-41 at halftime and 100-77 after 3 quarters, you can see that it was a sweep. The Suns were missing Deandre Ayton, but the Celtics were also missing Jayson Tatum.

If I were a Suns fan, I wouldn’t be concerned. Perhaps they were exhausted following the long trip from Oklahoma City, where they performed the day before. Perhaps they were planning their New Year’s Eve celebrations for later that evening. They only shot 41% from the field, and to make matters worse, they permitted the Celtics to shoot 54% from the field. They were also thrashed 51-37 on the boards.

Devin Booker paved the charge with 22 points and six rebounds, while Cam Johnson chipped in with 20 points and six rebounds. Chris Paul scored 14 points and 8 assists, while Jalen Smith produced 19 points and 7 rebounds. Ayton and his backup Javale McGee, as well as Jae Crowder, are all in COVID procedures.

The Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The Phoenix Suns are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 matches against Charlotte.
The Suns are 9-1 SU in their last 10 matches in the Eastern Conference.

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Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets Predictions 1/2/2022

The Hornets of Charlotte won three consecutive matches to climb to 19-17 on the season. They are currently ranked 7th in the Eastern Conference. They are returning from a 116-108 victory over the Indiana Pacers. They shot 52 percent from the field while holding Indiana to 42 percent. They also caused 18 turnovers and had 12 steals.

Terry Rozier had a big night, scoring 35 points and pulling down seven rebounds. He had a total of five threes. LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with a great all-around performance, scoring 21 points, collecting 12 rebounds, and dishing out 9 assists.

Gordon Hayward scored 18 points, while Kelly Oubre came off the bench to score 13 points. Miles Bridges and PJ Washington are both out for the Hornets, who are suffering from ailments. With 115.2 points per game, Charlotte is the NBA’s second-best scoring club. However, they have the weakest defense in the league, allowing 116.1 points per game.

The Charlotte Hornets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total went OVER in 8 of Charlotte’s last 11 matches at home against Phoenix.
The total went OVER in 5 of Charlotte’s last 6 matches in the Pacific Division.

Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets. The NBA pick for this game is the Phoenix Suns. The Phoenix Suns aren’t accustomed to losing and especially not to being blown away.

Without Deandre Ayton or Javale McGee in the middle, their defense was decimated. However, I fully anticipate the Suns to bounce back with a much better defensive effort in this game. Against the high-scoring Hornets, they’ll have to.

Phoenix is sixth in the NBA in terms of points surrendered, allowing only 105 per game. Charlotte will be able to move the ball more in this match and will tally more than the 106 points they posted a few weeks ago against Phoenix. But, in the end, the Suns will come up with the win by making the necessary adjustments. The Phoenix Suns will win to a predicted score of 119-113.

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