Suns vs. Hornets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 15, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 15, 2024

The Phoenix Suns (38-28) face the Charlotte Hornets (17-49) as 10-point favorites on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET on NBA. The over/under is 220 points for the matchup.

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Suns vs. Hornets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Suns -10 220

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Injury Report as of March 15

Suns: Eric Gordon: Out (Knee), Damion Lee: Out (Knee), Josh Okogie: Out (Hip)

Hornets: Kai Jones: Out (Personal), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Cody Martin: Out (Ankle), LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Bryce McGowens: Out (Knee), Mark Williams: Out (Back), Frank Ntilikina: Questionable (Hip)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Hornets (+10)
Total Pick Over (220)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Suns vs. Hornets Stat Rankings

Suns Avg. (Rank) Hornets Avg. (Rank)
116.9 (12th) Points Scored 107.1 (29th)
114.5 (16th) Points Allowed 117.0 (19th)
44.1 (11th) Rebounds 41.0 (29th)
10.3 (17th) Off. Rebounds 9.8 (23rd)
12.0 (21st) 3pt Made 11.9 (22nd)
26.5 (13th) Assists 24.7 (24th)
14.1 (25th) Turnovers 13.1 (19th)

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Suns Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kevin Durant 59 28.3 6.6 5.4 0.9 1.3 2.2
Devin Booker 52 27.4 4.6 6.8 0.9 0.4 2.2
Bradley Beal 37 18.7 4.1 4.6 1 0.3 1.7
Grayson Allen 60 13.1 3.9 3 0.9 0.7 2.7
Jusuf Nurkic 62 11.6 10.9 3.8 1 1.1 0.3

Hornets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Miles Bridges 55 21.5 7.5 3.3 1 0.5 2.4
Brandon Miller 59 16.8 4.2 2.5 0.9 0.5 2.4
Grant Williams 15 13.7 5.3 2.5 0.8 0.5 1.5
Tre Mann 12 11.5 5.2 4.3 1.7 0 1.4
Vasilije Micic 15 11.3 2.2 6.1 0.7 0 1.1

Betting Trends

  • The Suns have 25 wins in 66 games against the spread this season.
  • As 10-point favorites or more, Phoenix is 3-6 against the spread.
  • There have been 29 Suns games (out of 66) that hit the over this season.
  • Phoenix’s games have finished with more than 220 points 52 times so far this year.
  • The average total for Suns games this season has been 231.4, 11.4 points higher than the total for this game.
  • The Hornets have beaten the spread 26 times in 66 games.
  • As a 10-point underdog or more, Charlotte is 10-15 against the spread.
  • There have been 31 Hornets games (out of 66) that hit the over this year.
  • Charlotte’s games have finished with over 220 points scored 36 times this season.
  • This season, Hornets games have resulted in an average scoring total of 224.1, which is 4.1 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

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