Phoenix Suns – Charlotte Hornets Preview – Can the Hornets survive without their guards?
Our Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets betting tips start with the injury report. Charlotte arrive in the desert with Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller and Dennis Schroder all listed as out, which strips the perimeter of the people who create their shots. Tip-off is at 02:00 GMT on Friday 13 November (9:00 pm ET on Thursday 12 November), so this one is for the late shift.
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The records are close. The Hornets are 4-7 and the Suns are 4-6. The gap in the market is not, because the Suns are firm favourites at home. The reasons are easy to find.
Charlotte have lost three in a row on the road, and Phoenix have the centre Mark Williams out after shoulder surgery. Guard Jordan Goodwin is off the report after a calf problem and came back in the win over the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this week.
That Clippers result matters for confidence, though Phoenix have been uneven. Our look at the Suns against the Spurs covered a side that can look dominant one night and flat the next. A depleted opponent is a good cure for flat.
Phoenix Suns – Charlotte Hornets Betting Tips
Betting Tip: Charlotte Hornets Total points: Under 103.5
This is the best bet. Take away three guards and the Hornets lose the players who handle the ball, run the pick-and-roll and get them into their sets. Moussa Diabate and Grant Williams are listed as probable, so check the final report, but they are big men who will not fix a shortage of creators.
Three straight road defeats tell you how this team travels. Phoenix only have to make Charlotte’s possessions ugly, and a clear majority of those should end in contested jumpers. The Hornets team total under 103.5 points needs them to stay at 103 or fewer, overtime included.
Betting Tip: PHX Suns (-6.5)
The Phoenix Suns -6.5 on the spread asks for a win by seven or more, so a six-point win loses it. That is a real ask, but the matchup supports it. One side has Goodwin back, and the other is playing its reserves in the backcourt. If Phoenix lead by double figures going into the fourth quarter, the cover is comfortable. The risk is garbage time, when a deep Charlotte bench scores late and shaves the margin. We still make the Suns the stronger side by a distance, and the line is fair.
Betting Tip: PHX Suns Total points: Over 110.5
Our read is that this is a game where one side scores freely and the other is held. The Suns to score over 110.5 points is the other half of that read. Phoenix have been scoring well at home lately, and against a Hornets rotation with no proven guard to pressure the ball, they should get into the paint and the open court at will.
This bet and the Hornets under are not a hedge. Both come from the same view of the game. Once you have settled on your stakes, check the latest NBA odds at Campeonbet, where the prices will have moved since this was written.
What to expect
Expect Phoenix to lead early and keep leading. The one thing that can derail it is their own habit of switching off with a lead. Our preview of the Suns against the Rockets showed how narrow the margin can get when they relax. Against a team this short on playmakers, that risk is smaller than usual.
Frequently asked questions
When does Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets tip off?
It tips off at 02:00 GMT on Friday 13 November, which is 9:00 pm ET on Thursday 12 November.
Who is favoured?
The Suns are the firm favourites. They are at home and have Goodwin back, while Charlotte have three guards out and a three-game road losing streak.
What is our main tip for this game?
The Hornets team total under 103.5 points. After that we back the Suns on the spread and to score over 110.5 points. Check the injury report before tip-off, because Diabate and Williams are listed as probable.
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