Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/8
The Charlotte Hornets will visit the Phoenix Suns in the middle of the NBA regular season. The game will take place at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on Pea.
The Hornets have a record of 32-32 and are ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference. Their head coach is Charles Lee. On the other side, the Suns hold a 36-27 record, placing them 7th in the Western Conference. The Suns are led by head coach Jordan Ott.
Hornets vs Suns Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs. Phoenix Suns
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center
- Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Betting Odds: Hornets -4.5 (-111), Suns +4.5 (-109)
Charlotte Hornets Team Preview
The Charlotte Hornets have shown solid performances in recent games. They scored 120 points in their last game against the Miami Heat but lost by 8. Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel stood out, scoring 22 and 27 points respectively.
The Hornets have a strong offensive lineup this season. They are ranked second in three-pointers made per game and third in three-point percentage. Their effective field goal percentage also ranks them in the top ten, highlighting their shooting strength.
Key players for the Hornets include Brandon Miller, who averages 20.9 points per game, and LaMelo Ball, who provides 7.3 assists per game. Moussa Diabaté is a defensive asset with 8.8 rebounds per game. The team will miss Tidjane Salaün due to a knee injury.
Phoenix Suns Team Preview
The Phoenix Suns recently had a close win against the New Orleans Pelicans, finishing 118-116. Devin Booker led the team with 32 points and was key in the win. Jalen Green also contributed 25 points, showing his skills on the court.
In the game before, the Suns faced a narrow loss to the Chicago Bulls, 105-103. Despite the loss, Devin Booker again shined with 27 points and 6 rebounds. Grayson Allen added 21 points, making a significant impact with his assists.
This season, the Suns have been strong in defense, allowing only 111.2 points per game, ranking 6th. They are also 3rd in blocked shots per game with 4.0. On offense, the team makes an average of 14.7 three-pointers per game, putting them 5th in that category. However, they struggle with free throws, ranking 28th in attempts per game.
BTB Betting Pick
The Hornets are favored by 4.5 points against the Suns. Charlotte scores 116.2 points per game, while Phoenix allows 111.2 points per game. Given these numbers, the Hornets are likely to cover the spread, with a projected score of Hornets 115, Suns 110.
The over/under for this game is set at 218.5 points. The Hornets allow 112.5 points per game, and the Suns score 112.1 points per game. With these stats, the total is expected to be under, with a projected total of 225 points.