The Charlotte Hornets (7-27) are set to host the Phoenix Suns (16-18) at the Spectrum Center as part of the Tuesday NBA schedule. The Suns ended their four-game losing streak when they knocked off the Philadelphia 76ers 109-99 on Monday. The Hornets will be looking to put an end to their 10-game losing streak on Tuesday. Charlotte lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-105 in its last outing on Sunday. The Suns lead the all-time series 43-25, and have won seven straight against the Hornets.
Tipoff at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte is at 7 p.m. ET. Phoenix is a 4.5-point favorite in the latest Suns vs. Hornets odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 221.5. Before locking in any Hornets vs. Suns picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has simulated Suns vs. Hornets 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Suns vs. Hornets:
- Suns vs. Hornets spread: Phoenix -4.5
- Suns vs. Hornets over/under: 221.5 points
- Suns vs. Hornets money line: Phoenix -188, Charlotte +156
- CHA: The Hornets are 16-17-1 against the spread this season
- PHX: The Suns are 12-22 against the spread this season
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Why the Hornets can cover
The Hornets have struggled this season, but they have played better at home than on the road thus far. Charlotte is 5-13 overall and 7-10-1 against the spread in games at the Spectrum Center. They have also covered in three of their last four games heading into Tuesday night's matchup and will be facing a Suns team on the second night of back-to-back road games.
Point guard LaMelo Ball has been one of the few bright spots for the Hornets this season. The 23-year-old is in his fifth NBA season, and is averaging 29.8 points, 7.3 assists, and 5.2 rebounds per game. At 6-foot-7, Ball is a matchup nightmare for opposing guards. See which team to back at SportsLine.
Why the Suns can cover
The Suns snapped out of their funk and recorded a solid 109-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Kevin Durant (23 points, six rebounds, five assists) was solid in the win, but Bradley Beal, who came off the bench, was the difference maker. Beal scored 25 points to go with five assists and three rebounds in the win.
Despite some early season struggles, Phoenix remains one of the most explosive offensive teams in the NBA. The Suns have six players averaging double-figures in scoring -- Durant (27.4), Devin Booker (24.1), Beal (18.1), Tyus Jones (12.4), Royce O'Neale (10.5), and Grayson Allen (10.4). Center Jusuf Nurkic is an imposing presence in the paint, and averages 8.6 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. See which team to back at SportsLine.
How to make Suns vs. 76ers picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over the total, projecting 224 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits over 50% of the time. You can only see the model's picks and analysis at SportsLine.
So who wins the Hornets vs. 76ers on Monday, and which side of the spread hits in over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Suns vs. 76ers spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
