Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 24

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 24, 2023, 9:46 AM
  • The Suns are -6.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 9:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSAZ & BSSE

The Charlotte Hornets visit Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Phoenix.

The Suns are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Hornets vs Suns Over/Under is 227.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 20-26 against the spread, while the Suns are 25-23 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Suns Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+6.5 -110O 227.5 -110+200
Phoenix Suns -6.5 -110U 227.5 -110-250

Suns vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Suns will win Tuesday‘s game with 67.8% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 51.8% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Hornets and Suns, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 43 of their last 68 games (+15.63 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2H Moneyline in 39 of their last 71 games (+15.22 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 3Q Spread in 47 of their last 77 games (+13.92 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 42 away games (+13.70 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 11 away games (+12.22 Units / 108% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.20 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 3Q Spread in 25 of their last 36 games at home (+12.75 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 49 games at home (+11.52 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 31 of their last 49 games (+11.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 49 games at home (+11.32 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 20-26 (-8.6 Units / -16.3% ROI).

  • 13-35 against the Moneyline (-9.75 Units / -18.8% ROI)
  • 25-23 against the Over for game total points (-0.3 Units / -0.57% ROI)
  • 23-25 against the Under for game total points (-4.5 Units / -8.52% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 25-23 (-0.3 Units / -0.57% ROI).

  • 24-24 against the Moneyline (-10.05 Units / -9.36% ROI)
  • 22-25 against the Over for game total points (-5.5 Units / -10.42% ROI)
  • 25-22 against the Under for game total points (+0.8 Units / 1.52% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the Moneyline in 33 of their last 67 games (-35.55 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 33 of their last 72 games (-21.90 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 74 games (-20.60 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 95 games (-19.88 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 37 of their last 87 games (-17.85 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 84 games (-25.76 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 84 games (-23.30 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 25 of their last 70 games (-23.30 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1Q Spread in 32 of their last 84 games (-21.90 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 81 games (-20.20 Units / -20% ROI)

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Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

The Hornets are 4-15 (.211) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .470

The Hornets are 3-20 (.130) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .472

The Hornets are 16-27 (.372) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Hornets are 20-38 (.345) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The Suns are 33-7 (.825) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Suns are 52-11 (.825) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

The Suns are 58-10 (.853) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .686

The Suns are 30-15 (.667) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .493

Injury Report: Suns vs. HornetsTuesday‘s Game, Jan. 24

  • Cameron Payne (Suns): Payne will be re-evaluated in two weeks, according to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.
  • Devin Booker (Suns): The Suns announced that Booker has a left groin strain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
  • Landry Shamet (Suns): Shamet is out for Tuesday’s (Jan. 24) game against Charlotte.
  • Deandre Ayton (Suns): Ayton is out for Tuesday’s (Jan. 24) game against Charlotte.
  • Kelly Oubre Jr. (Hornets): Oubre Jr. will undergo surgery on a torn ligament in his left hand and will miss 4-6 weeks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Cody Martin (Hornets): Martin did not play in Monday’s (Jan. 23) game against Utah.
  • LaMelo Ball (Hornets): Ball did not play in Monday’s (Jan. 23) game against Utah.

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 1.21 points per shot (5,291 points/4,357 shots) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

The Hornets have averaged 1.18 points per shot (2,304 points/1,957 shots) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Hornets have an eFG% of 49% at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Hornets are shooting 32% from three (223/697) at home this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (5,467 assists/ 2,529 TOs) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (2,719 assists/ 1,253 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Suns are shooting 83% from the free throw line (1,609/1,947) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%

The Suns have 20.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.6

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 4.9 blocks per game (977 blocks/201 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Hornets have averaged 9.0 steals per game (600 steals/67 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Hornets have 1,644 steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have averaged 5.2 blocks per game (325 blocks/62 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 31.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,518 rebounds/48 games) this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Suns have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (908 blocks/202 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Suns have 1,037 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Suns have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (261 blocks/65 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6


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