The Charlotte Hornets (8-13) will be 4-point underdogs at home in the Spectrum Center when they clash against the Phoenix Suns (8-10). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 225.5 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Arizona at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 2, 2019.
Phoenix Suns vs. Charlotte Hornets Betting Odds
Both teams failed to cover as underdogs in their last contest. The Suns (2.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Dallas Mavericks, 120-113, while the Hornets (14-point underdogs) fell to the Milwaukee Bucks, 137-96. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Phoenix game went 3.5 points over the projected point total of 229.5, while the Charlotte game went 7 points over the projected point total of 226.
Phoenix had a better offensive rebounding percentage (22.4 vs. 20.0) while Charlotte held Milwaukee to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.6 (below their season average of 21.8). Charlotte was lifted by Devonte’ Graham, who had 24 points and five assists. Kelly Oubre Jr. led the way for Phoenix, finishing with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
The Hornets dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last matchup, Charlotte won 135-115. Charlotte won the rebounding battle. The Hornets had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (39 vs. 19) and total rebounds (53 vs. 26). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Of the Suns’ 18 games, 11 have finished over the total. Phoenix comes into the contest with records of 8-10 straight up (SU) and 10-8 against the spread (ATS).
Hornets games also have typically gone over the O/U total (57.1 percent). Moreover, Charlotte owns records of 8-13 SU and 11-10 ATS.
It might be an error-filled game for the Charlotte offense. Charlotte ranks 22nd in the league in ball protection (turnover percentage of 14.9 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Phoenix forces the fifth-most turnovers in the NBA (15.4 percent).
Phoenix Suns at Charlotte Hornets Pick
NBA Pick: SU Winner – Suns, ATS Winner – Hornets, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Hornets rank 24th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Suns rank 26th (3.9).
- Phoenix averages 27.6 assists per game, which ranks second in the NBA. Charlotte ranks last in assists allowed per game (27.9).
- The Suns average 35.3 three pointers per game, which ranks ninth in the league. The Hornets rank 21st in three pointers allowed per game (34.5).
- Phoenix ranks 16th in points in the paint per game (47.4) while Charlotte ranks 28th in points allowed in the paint per game (52.6).
- Phoenix ranks 10th in fast break points per game (14.6) while Charlotte ranks 13th in fast break points allowed per game (13.0).
- The Suns average 19.6 points off turnovers per game, which ranks third in the league. The Hornets rank 24th in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.7).
- Neither of these teams are great at rebounding the ball. The Suns are 25th in the league with 42.5 rebounds per game while the Hornets are 29th with 41.3 rebounds per game.
- Charlotte ranks 25th in second chance points per game (12.0) while Phoenix ranks 26th (11.1).
- Phoenix ranks 15th in steals allowed per game (7.6) while Charlotte ranks 27th (8.7).
- When allowing less than 100 points, Charlotte is 1-0 and Phoenix is 2-2.
- When reaching 100 points, the Hornets are 7-7 and the Suns are 8-8.
- Phoenix is 4-2 ATS on the road, while Charlotte is 5-4 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 5 of the Hornets’ 9 home games, while 4 of the Suns’ 6 road games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Phoenix and Charlotte have both had 4 overs and 1 under.
- The Hornets are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Suns are 1-4.
- The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.0, up from 8.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Suns have scored an average of 114.0 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 119.6 points per game (6.7 above their season average).
