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The Phoenix Suns (33-29) visit the Charlotte Hornets (20-43) at Spectrum Center on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The contest starts at 7:00 PM ET and airs on BSSE. The Hornets are 10-point underdogs in the game. The matchup’s over/under is 229.
How to bet Suns vs. Hornets
Phoenix Suns vs. Charlotte Hornets Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 10 points, with sportsbooks listing the Suns as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Suns have -512 odds to pick up the win, while the Hornets are listed at +385 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 229 points.
Suns vs. Hornets Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, March 1, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSSE
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Arena: Spectrum Center
Suns vs. Hornets Betting Trends
Against the spread, the Suns are 31-28-3 this season. Phoenix has come away with 24 wins in the 37 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season. Suns games this year have hit the over 27 times in 63 opportunities (42.9%).
The Hornets have played 63 games, with 27 wins against the spread. Charlotte is 13-35 in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 27.1% of those games). Hornets games this year have gone over the total in 29 of 63 opportunities (46%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Suns
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 39 | 29.7 | 6.7 | 5.3 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Devin Booker | 35 | 26.5 | 4.6 | 5.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.1 |
| Deandre Ayton | 53 | 18.7 | 10.1 | 2 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Chris Paul | 41 | 13.8 | 4.2 | 8.9 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Cameron Payne | 30 | 11.9 | 2.4 | 4.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
Hornets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | 52 | 21.4 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | 38 | 19.7 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
| P.J. Washington | 60 | 15.3 | 4.8 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 2 |
| Gordon Hayward | 37 | 14.6 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | 41 | 8.5 | 2.7 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Suns vs. Hornets Injury Report
Hornets: Cody Martin: Out (Knee), P.J. Washington: Doubtful (Foot), LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle)
What you need to know about the Phoenix Suns
Phoenix owns a top-five defense this year, ranking fifth-best in the league with 111.3 points allowed per game. On offense, it ranks 21st with 112.7 points scored per contest. Offensively the Suns have fared better at home this season, scoring 113.8 points per game, compared to 111.6 per game when playing on the road. The Suns’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, scoring 111.4 points a contest compared to the 112.7 they’ve averaged this year.
With 12.3 treys per game, Phoenix is 12th in the NBA. It owns a 37.8% shooting percentage from downtown, which ranks sixth in the league. So far this season, the Suns have taken 63.8% two-pointers, accounting for 70.5% of the team’s buckets. They have shot 36.2% from beyond the arc (29.5% of the team’s baskets).
What you need to know about the Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte is 22nd in the league in points scored (112.6 per game) and fourth-worst in points allowed (118.4). The Hornets are scoring fewer points at home (111.9 per game) than away (113.3). While the Hornets are posting 112.6 points per game in 2022-23, they have bettered that mark in their past 10 games, tallying 116 a contest.
In 2022-23 Charlotte is 22nd in the NBA in 3-point makes (10.8 per game) and second-worst in 3-point percentage (32.8%). The Hornets take 64.2% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 35.8% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 74.2% of the Hornets’ baskets are 2-pointers, and 25.8% are 3-pointers.
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