| MATCHUP | Charlotte Hornets | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 32-32 | 36-27 |
| Where | PHX Arena, Phoenix, AZ | |
| When | Sunday, March 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | Peacock | |
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Celtics and lost to the Heat, and they play the Trail Blazers next. The Hornets have won 16 of their last 20 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 47 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 21 points and 3.4 assists, while Kon Knueppel is averaging 19.3 points and 5.5 rebounds. LaMelo Ball is the third double-digit scorer, and Miles Bridges is dishing out 3.4 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.3 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns beat the Pelicans, lost to the Bulls, and play the Bucks next. The Suns have lost 7 of their last 12 games.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 112.1 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 111.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 24.7 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks is averaging 20.9 points and 3.7 rebounds. Grayson Allen is the third double-digit scorer, and Collin Gillespie is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Hornets have lost 14 of their last 16 games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Suns have won seven of their last eight night games against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Suns teams that held a winning record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Suns’ last three games at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last 16 games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Suns have lost each of their last five home games following a win.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last seven games following a loss.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as home underdogs against Southeast Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last seven games against Pacific Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the last 10 games between the Hornets and Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center have gone OVER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Devin Booker ranks 13th amongst qualified players for points per game (24.8) this season.
- Royce O’Neale ranks 9th amongst qualified forwards for three-pointers made per game (2.7) this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Ryan Kalkbrenner is one of only seven players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
- Brandon Miller ranks 3rd amongst qualified forwards for FT% (89.1%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for steals per game this season (10.0).
- The Suns rank 29th in the league for Q1 points per game this season (27.9).
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons—the longest active streak in the NBA.
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.0).
Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Injury Report
The Suns will be without Jordan Goodwin, Mark Williams, and Dillon Brooks.
Tidjane Salaun is out for the Hornets.
Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
The Suns and the points are appealing when you consider they’re still an above-average team that’s also 36-24-3 ATS on the season. However, we’ve been backing the Hornets a ton during this run and their 41-23 ATS record is the best in the league. The Suns have lost some of their footing since Brooks got hurt, and they’re 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games. I’ll keep backing the cash cow of the NBA, which is the Hornets.