Suns vs Hornets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 15

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 15, 2024, 5:30 PM
  • The Suns are -9.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 217.5 points
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The Phoenix Suns visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Charlotte, NC.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Suns are 25-39 against the spread, while the Hornets are 27-38 against the spread.


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Suns vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phoenix Suns O
Charlotte Hornets U

Hornets vs Suns Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Suns will win Friday‘s game with 85.4% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Suns and Hornets.

Hornets vs Suns Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 54.6% confidence.


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  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 54 of their last 85 games (+18.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 40 away games (+14.45 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the Game Total Under in 30 of their last 46 games (+13.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 1H Spread in 51 of their last 90 games (+7.65 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 42 away games (+6.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 44 of their last 69 games (+15.35 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 73 games (+13.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 23 games (+12.75 Units / 54% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 4Q Spread in 18 of their last 23 games (+12.25 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 76 games (+9.65 Units / 12% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 25-39 (-17.9 Units / -24.66% ROI).

  • 38-28 against the Moneyline (-5.65 Units / -3.52% ROI)
  • 29-36 against the Over for game total points (-10.65 Units / -14.66% ROI)
  • 36-29 against the Under for game total points (+4.1 Units / 5.65% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 27-38 (-14.8 Units / -20.39% ROI).

  • 17-49 against the Moneyline (-5.1 Units / -7.38% ROI)
  • 31-35 against the Over for game total points (-7.5 Units / -10.33% ROI)
  • 35-31 against the Under for game total points (+0.9 Units / 1.24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 73 games (-25.40 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 73 games (-24.60 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 3Q Spread in 27 of their last 69 games (-20.85 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 36 games at home (-16.75 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 30 of their last 72 games (-16.65 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 4Q Spread in 28 of their last 90 games (-40.30 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 85 games (-30.70 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the Spread in 35 of their last 90 games (-23.30 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 46 games (-18.05 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 51 games (-14.85 Units / -25% ROI)

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

The Suns were 28-17 (.622) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

The Suns are 11-6 (.647) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .560

The Suns are 12-4 (.750) when they win the turnover margin this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .541

The Suns are 14-5 (.737) when they win the turnover margin this season — 4th-best in the NBA. The Hornets have averaged 13.9 turnovers per game this season — 10th-highest in the NBA.

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

The Hornets are 2-9 (.182) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Hornets are 2-13 (.133) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .420

The Hornets were 7-28 (.200) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Hornets are 4-23 (.148) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — T-6th-worst in the NBA. The Suns have shot 38% from three this season — T-7th-best in the NBA.

Injury Report: Hornets vs. SunsFriday‘s Game, Mar. 15

  • Davis Bertans (Charlotte Hornets): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): Ankle, Out
  • Mark Williams (Charlotte Hornets): Back, Out
  • Jusuf Nurkic (Phoenix Suns): Ankle, Out
  • Bradley Beal (Phoenix Suns): Hamstring, Game Time Decision
  • Damion Lee (Phoenix Suns): Knee, Out

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 1.38 points per shot (3,215 points/2,336 shots) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Suns are shooting 50% (2,268/4,545) this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Suns averaged 10.5 fast break points per game (863 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Suns have averaged 1.37 points per shot (6,222 points/4,545 shots) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets shot 33% from three (881/2,669) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Hornets averaged 1.23 points per shot (9,098 points/7,413 shots) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

The Hornets had a TS% of 49% last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Hornets averaged 109.2 points per game (4,479 points/41 games) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 115.9

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 35.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,895 rebounds/53 games) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Suns averaged 5.3 blocks per game (432 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Suns have blocked 316 shots this season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Suns have blocked 748 shots since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th most among NBA teams

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,754 rebounds/53 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Hornets have allowed opponents to shoot 43% from three (386/895) on the road this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Hornets have averaged 6.5 steals per game (345 steals/53 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Hornets averaged 7.7 steals per game (634 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3


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