Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Phoenix Suns Line | -3.5 |
| Charlotte Hornets Line | +3.5 |
| Total | 222.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two of the bottom-4 teams currently in each conference are clashing in this matchup, when the Charlotte Hornets are hosting the Phoenix Suns. The Hornets are on a free fall lately with ten consecutive losses, as they have fallen to the second to last place of the East. Charlotte is back home, where they have been playing slightly better than on the road. the Suns are on the second leg of a road back-to-back, and have been terrible as of late, with four consecutive losses, and just one win in their last eight matches.
Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report: Caleb Martin is questionable, Tre Mann and Grant Williams are out.
Phoenix Suns Injury Report: Oso Ighodaro, Tyus Jones are questionable. Royce O’Neale is out
Charlotte Hornets Form and Trends
The Charlotte Hornets have a 7-27 record this season and are sitting on the second to last place of the East. The Hornets are 17-17 against the spread and 12-21-1 in over/under, while having a 5-13 home record. The Hornets are 1-18 in their last 19 games, and 3-7 against the spread in their last 10. Under is 9-2 in their last 11 games.
The Hornets are coming off a 110-115 loss in Cleveland, as they shot with just 42% from the field. LaMello Ball and Brandon Miller led Charlotte’s offense with 24 points each.
LaMello Ball leads the Hornets both in scoring with 29.8 points, and in assists made with 7.3, adding 5.2 rebounds per game. Brandon Miller adds 21.5 points, 5 rebounds and 3.6 assists.
Phoenix Suns Form and Trends
The Suns have a 15-18 record this season and are sitting on the 12th place of the West. The Suns 11-22 against the spread and 16-16-1 in over/under, while having a 5-10 road record. The Suns are 1-7 in their last 8 games and 2-6 against the spread. Under is 7-1-1 in their last 9 games.
The Suns are coming off a 108-126 loss in Indiana, even though they shot slightly better than the Pacers from the field (49% to 48%). Kevin Durant led Phoenix’s offense once again with 25 points, adding 7 rebounds and 7 assists.
Durant leads the Suns in scoring with 27.6 points, adding 6.6 rebounds and 4 assists. Devin Booker adds 24.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 6.6 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Hornets average 105.8 points per game, which is the second-worst in the NBA. They have the worst field goal percentage in the league, with just 42.6%, while they shoot with 34.3% from beyond the arc (22nd). Defensively, the Hornets allow 112.5 points per game, which is 15th in the league.
Offensively, the Suns average 112.1 points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. Phoenix shoots with 46.6% from the field (11th), and with 37.6% from beyond the arc (6th). Defensively, the Suns allow 114.4 points per game, which is 19th in the league.
The Suns are 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against the Hornets, and are 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Under is 4-0-1 in their last 5 meetings in Charlotte.
Prediction
In this Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, the Suns are coming as -3.5 road favorites. The Suns are rightfully favored, as they are the better team on paper, but they are currently on their worst stretch of the season, and I wouldn’t take them as road favorites even against the Wizards. Phoenix is the third-worst covering road team in the NBA this season, and are playing their second road game in two nights. I also find it hard to pick the Hornets at this spot, as they are the team with the worst current form in the league. Both teams have been involved in lower scoring games lately, as they are 16-3-1 to the under in their last 20 games combined, and I expect this trend to continue. Take the under the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Under 222.5
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