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We have a competitive NBA game tonight when the Phoenix Suns face the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center.
Charlotte’s defense has been the story this season, and my Suns vs. Hornets predictions and NBA picks expect Charlotte’s defense to lead them to a comfortable victory.
Suns vs Hornets prediction
Suns vs Hornets best bet: Hornets -5.5 (-110)
The Charlotte Hornets have quietly won seven of their last 10, and this team is starting to click.
LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel are all producing offensively at a high level, but what’s really turned things around is this Hornets defense.
Charlotte is Top 6 in defensive net rating over the last 10 games, and they do one thing better than anyone right now, and that’s keeping teams off the free-throw line.
That matters in this matchup because the Phoenix Suns love easy points at the stripe. Charlotte also defends the three well, ranking fourth in opponent 3-point shooting percentage in their last 10, which is another problem for a Suns team dependent on knocking down a ton of threes every night.
Phoenix is banged up and thin up front, and that’s a bad combo against a Charlotte team that’s second in the league in defensive rebounding. No second-chance points mean no safety net.
On top of that, the Suns are coming off a physical road loss in Orlando. This shortened Phoenix roster looked fatigued against the Magic, and that’s not a good look against these Hornets.
Suns vs Hornets same-game parlay
The Hornets are 7-3 in their last 10 and now get a Suns team that’s going the other way, just 3-7 in their last 10, and it has not been good on the road.
Brandon Miller is right around 20 a night over his last five, and this is a matchup he can take advantage of.
They’ve gone Under the total in three of their last five previous meetings, and tonight’s clash should follow that trend.
Suns vs Hornets SGP
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Brandon Miller Over 18.5 points
Our “from downtown” SGP: Sting like a bee!
Moussa Diabate leads the Hornets with nearly nine rebounds per game and has secured at least 10 rebounds in four of his past six games.
LaMelo Ball has been a sneaky rebounder this season. He averaged five per game in March and has at least five boards in three of his past five games.
Josh Green doesn’t see more than 20 minutes a night, but he’s recorded at least one steal in seven of his previous eight games.
Suns vs Hornets SGP
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Moussa Diabate Over 9.5 rebounds
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LaMelo Ball Over 4.5 rebounds
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Josh Green Over 0.5 steals
Suns vs Hornets odds
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Spread: Suns +5.5 | Hornets -5.5
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Moneyline: Suns +185 | Hornets -225
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Over/Under: Over 221 | Under 221
Suns vs Hornets betting trend to know
The Hornets have cashed the moneyline in 32 of their last 50 games for +19.15 units and a 13% ROI. Find more NBA betting trends for Suns vs. Hornets.
How to watch Suns vs Hornets
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Location |
Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC |
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Date |
Thursday, April 2, 2026 |
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Tip-off |
7:00 p.m. ET |
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TV |
Suns+, FDSN-Charlotte |
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