Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Matchup

Read our Hornets vs Suns prediction for this NBA regular season game in Phoenix. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Hornets possess a 8-27 record so far.
  • The Hornets are averaging 106.1 points per game so far.
  • The Hornets are coming off a 115-104 win vs. the Suns.
  • The Suns hold a 18-19 record so far.
  • Defensively, Phoenix are giving up 113.8 points per game.
  • The Suns are coming off a 114-106 win vs. the Hornets.

Hornets vs Suns Prediction

At 9:00 ET, the Hornets (+238) will travel to Phoenix to take on the Suns (-289) in a non-conference matchup. The Suns (-7.5) are favored and have won two straight games.

This game will be played at Footprint Center and can be seen on AZFa.

Hornets vs. Suns Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Charlotte Hornets at Phoenix Suns
  • Where: Phoenix at Footprint Center
  • Date: Sunday, January 12th
  • Betting Odds PHO -7.5, CHA +238 | PHO -289 O/U 223.5

Hornets Preview: Will Charlotte Shock Everyone at Footprint Center?

The Hornets improved to 8-27 on the season with a 115-104 win over the Suns on Tuesday. Charlotte, who were +5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total of 219 points fell short of the 226-point O/U line.

Charlotte’s key moment came during a 14-0 run, where they turned a 40-36 deficit into a 50-40 lead. They dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 37-17, and held off the Suns in the 4th quarter, winning it 27-21.

LaMelo Ball's 32-point, 10-rebound performance led the Hornets to a win over the Suns, despite shooting just 31.2% from deep. Ball hit 5 threes, and added 13 points in the 3rd quarter.

Overall, the Hornets shot 38.8% from the field and 27.7% from three, making 13 threes. Miles Bridges contributed 21 points, while Nick Richards added 15 points and 12 rebounds.

Despite a shaky 3rd quarter, the Hornets' defense held strong, allowing just 104 points to the Suns. They were particularly effective in the 2nd quarter, giving up only 17 points, and they finished strong with a 21-point 4th quarter.

Charlotte limited Phoenix to 42% shooting, including just 24% from beyond the arc, where the Suns made only 8 threes. The Hornets also recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Suns Preview: Will Phoenix Win at Home?

The Hornets improved to 8-27 on the season with a 115-104 win over the Suns on Tuesday. Charlotte, who were +5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total of 219 points fell short of the 226-point line.

A pivotal 14-0 run turned the game in Charlotte’s favor, as they went from trailing 40-36 to leading 50-40. They dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 37-17, and held off the Suns in the 4th, winning that quarter 27-21.

Devin Booker led the Suns to a win over the Jazz on Saturday, scoring 34 points and hitting 6 threes at a 50% rate. He also added 5 rebounds and 4 assists, shooting 60% from the field. Kevin Durant contributed 25 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds, shooting 57.9%.

The Suns shot 51.2% as a team, making 13 threes at a 35.1% clip. Booker scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter, while Grayson Allen added 9 of his 14 points in the 4th. Bradley Beal also chipped in 9 of his 12 points in the 2nd quarter.

The Suns' defense held strong against the Jazz, giving up just 106 points while allowing 27 points in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th quarters, and 25 in the 3rd.

They limited Utah to 43% shooting from the field and just 21% from beyond the arc, where the Jazz made only 9 threes. The Suns also recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.

Hornets vs Suns Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last five road contests, Charlotte has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-5, while averaging 104 points per game.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Suns have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 111 points per game in these contests.
  • Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have a strong record vs the spread going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
  • Over the team's last five games as the favorite, the Suns struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.

Hornets vs Suns Prediction

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