Suns vs Hornets prediction, odds, pick

The Suns are struggling and have lost four straight entering this game. The Hornets were one of the worst teams in the NBA and had lost 10 straight games entering this game. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with Suns-Hornets prediction and pick.

The Suns were among the most disappointing teams in the NBA last year, and after a great start, they are just as disappointing this year. They’re 15-18 despite having stars like Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, but they haven’t been able to put it together. A big trade may be on the horizon for the Suns, but in the meantime, they still have more talent than the Hornets and can get back on track in this game.

The Hornets were among the worst teams in the NBA last season and look just as bad this season. They have talent, with LaMelo Ball at guard and Brandon Miller at wing. However, there isn’t much next to them, and the Hornets were reeling with a 7-27 record. They can get back on track in this home game. This is a big game for both teams in Charlotte.

Here is the Sun-Hornet NBA oddscourtesy of FanDuel.

NBA Odds: Odds Suns-Hornets

Phoenix Suns: -4.5 (-106)

Money line: -184

Charlotte Hornets: +4.5 (-114)

Moneiline: +154

Over: 223.5 (-110)

Under: 223.5 (-110)

How to watch the Sun against the Hornets

Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT

TV: FanDuel Sports Network South/Arizona Family

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Why the Suns could cover the spread/win

The Suns’ offense has been good, but it should still be much better. They are 16th in points per game at 112.1 points, 11th in field goal percentage at 46.8%, and sixth in three-point shooting at 37.6% from behind the arc. Six Suns reached double figures. Kevin Durant was the best player on the team so far with 27.6 points per game. Devin Booker is just behind with 24.6 points per game. Next, Booker leads the team in assists with 6.6 per game, while Jones is right behind with 6.3 per game. This offense looks much better than last year, thanks to coaching and the addition of Tyus Jones in the backfield, but it still has issues. This offense should be able to score against the Hornets; despite some roster changes, the Suns are still talented and should score easily in Charlotte.

The Suns defense has been solid this year. They are 20th in points allowed at 114.4 points per game, 18th in field goal percentage allowed at 46.9% and 23rd in three-point field goal percentage at 36.6%. Jusuf Nurkic is the leading rebounder with 9.5, but he was just on the bench, so Durant and Mason Plumlee became the best rebounders with 6.6 and 6.1 per game. Then, Durant leads in blocks with 1.3 per game. Finally, six Suns are averaging at least one steal per game, with Bradley Beal leading the way with 1.2 per game, but he might not be as good since he was on the bench. This defense gets a great matchup against a terrible Hornets offense.

The Hornets have struggled offensively this season. They are 29th in scoring at 105.8 points per game, 30th in field goal percentage at 42.6% and 23rd in three-point field goal percentage at 34.3%. Six different Hornets averaged double figures, with LaMelo Ball leads with 29.8 points per game. Ball also leads the Hornets in assists with 7.3 per game. The ball is the engine that drives this attack. Brandon Miller is another big key to this offense and will challenge the Suns on the wing. Miller is second with 21.5 points per game. The Hornets should be able to find offense thanks to Ball and Miller, but everyone else faces a tough game against the Suns.

Why the Hornets could cover the spread/win

The Hornets defense has been solid at best this year. They are 15th in scoring defense at 112.5 points per game, 15th in field goal defense at 46.5%, and eighth in three point defense at 35.2%. Low, Miles Bridges leads the team in rebounding with 7.8 per game. Then, two Hornets are averaging at least one block per game, with Nick Richards leading the team in blocks with 1.2. Finally, five players are averaging at least one steal, and Ball leads the way with 1.3 per game. The defense has been solid at best, but this Suns offense is a poor matchup for them defensively. This matchup makes or breaks the game for the Hornets at home.

Final Suns-Hornets Prediction & Pick

The Suns are playing bad basketball right now, but they should win and cover in this game. The Hornets haven’t done very well all year, and this is a bad matchup for them. The Suns are better, and they prove it in this game on the road.

Final Suns-Hornets Prediction & Pick: Phoenix Suns -4.5 (-106)