The Phoenix Suns will travel to Charlotte tonight to battle a struggling Hornets team. The Suns are coming off of 127-112 loss to the Bucks, while Charlotte is coming off a 110-98 win over a depleted Memphis Grizzlies team.
Can Durant and the Suns bounce back and get the win, or will the Hornets stun them and defend their home court?
Phoenix Suns vs. Charlotte Hornets Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | O/U | MoneyLine |
| Phoenix Suns | -9
-112 |
O216.5
-112 |
-455 |
| Charlotte Hornets | +9
-108 |
U216.5
-108 |
+350 |
**Odds Courtesy of DraftKings and Subject to Change**
Phoenix Suns vs. Charlotte Hornets Match Details
- Fixture: Phoenix @ Charlotte
- Date and Time: March 15, 2024 @ 7:00 pm EST
- Location: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Phoenix Suns | Vs. | Charlotte Hornets |
| 38-28 | Record | 51-14 |
| 116.9 | Points Per Game | 107.1 |
| 49.3 | FG% | 45.8 |
| 37.6 | 3PT% | 35.6 |
| 44.1 | Rebounds Per Game | 41.0 |
| 114.3 | Points Allowed Per Game | 117.0 |
| 46.4 | Defensive FG% | 49.3 |
| 36.6 | Defensive 3PT% | 37.6 |
| 76.7 | Defensive FT% | 79.8 |
| 41.5 | Defensive Rebounds Per Game | 45.5 |
| 3-2 | Last 5 W-L | 2-3 |
| 98.85 | Team Pace | 97.84 |
Key Stats
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are currently 7th in the Western Conference standings and vying for a playoff spot. Kevin Durant leads the team in scoring, averaging 28.3 points and 1.3 blocks per game. Big man Jusuf Nurkic is averaging 10.8 rebounds per game and 1.0 steals per game. Superstar Guard Devin Booker is averaging 6.8 assists per game, which is tops on the team.
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference standings and have a season to forget. Miles Bridges leads the team with 21.5 points and 1.0 steals per game. Nick Richards is averaging 8.1 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game. Ish Smith is paving the way with 3.4 assists per game.
Injury Report
Phoenix Suns
- Eric Gordon- OUT
- Damion Lee- OUT
- Josh Okogie- OUT
Charlotte Hornets
- Lamelo Ball- OUT
- Seth Curry- OUT
- Cody Martin- OUT
- Bryce McGowens- OUT
- Mark Williams- OUT
Game Prediction
While the Hornets have been a feisty team this year, and the Suns have been highly inconsistent, there is only one pick for this game. With Phoenix coming off a loss to the Celtics and the Western Conference being loaded with playoff contenders, they know they must win every winnable game to remain in the mix. This is one of those games. There isn’t a player on the Hornets team that will be able to slow Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker and Jusuf Nurkic should both have a decent game against this rather weak Hornets team. I am rolling the Suns to cover the spread in this one on the road.
Final Pick
Phoenix Suns -9 (-112)
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