Suns vs. Hornets, 3/1/23 NBA Betting Prediction, Odds & Trends

Suns vs. Hornets Prediction & Odds

The Suns should add to their win column on Wednesday night when they visit the 20-43 Hornets at 7:00 p.m. ET. That said, will Phoenix cover as a double-digit favorite or is there a smarter play tonight?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

523 Phoenix Suns (-10) at 524 Charlotte Hornets (+10); o/u 232.5

7:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC

Suns vs. Hornets Public Betting Information

Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 66% of public bettors are currently backing the Suns when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

Phoenix Suns DFS Spin

Kevin Durant (sprained right MCL) will make his debut for the Suns against Charlotte on Wednesday, per Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. As expected, KD will make his debut for the Suns on March 1st. They'll take on a tanking Hornets team that just lost LaMelo Ball for the season. It should be a nice trial run for Phoenix to figure out lineups that work in a game that they should win. We'll see if Josh Okogie or Torrey Craig is pushed to the bench with Durant in the lineup. Both will likely still play solid roles, but the one that comes off the bench will be limited to deeper league production.

Charlotte Hornets DFS Spin

LaMelo Ball (fractured right ankle) will miss the remainder of the season, per The Athletic's Shams Charania. This shouldn't come as a surprise, as LaMelo injured his ankle Monday night. As the face of a franchise that has one of the worst records in the league, they'll prioritize his health for next season while improving their lottery odds. This shouldn't be an injury that impacts his status for opening night, but the amount of ankle injuries he suffered this season is a concern. Dennis Smith Jr. and Terry Rozier should play more prominent roles in LaMelo's absence.

Suns vs. Hornets NBA Betting Trends

Suns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest

Over is 12-4 in the last 16 meetings

Suns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest

Suns are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss

Suns vs. Hornets NBA Prediction:

The under is 5-1 in the Suns’ last six road games, is 4-1 in their last five road games versus a team with a losing home record and is 4-1 in their last five road games versus an opponent with a home winning percentage of less than .400. On the other side, the under is 4-0 in the Hornets’ last four games overall, is 6-0 in their last six games following an ATS win and is 5-0 in their last five games following a win.

NBA BETTING PREDICTION: SUNS/HORNETS UNDER 232.5