The Charlotte Hornets’ six-game win streak was snapped on Friday, but the visiting team will look to keep another win streak intact when it takes on the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center.
The Hornets have won 10 straight road games, and my Hornets vs. Suns predictions and NBA picks expect Charlotte to cover the spread as a small favorite.
Hornets vs Suns prediction
Hornets vs Suns best bet: Hornets -4.5 (-110)
The Charlotte Hornets are a league-best 40-24 ATS this season. They’re 7-3 as the road favorite and a league-best 22-11 on the road, and they can get back on track against the shorthanded Phoenix Suns.
Phoenix is 3-6-1 ATS across its last 10 games overall and 2-5-1 across its last eight at home. Conversely, Charlotte has covered six straight and nine of its last 10 on the road.
The Hornets are playing at full strength, while the absences of Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams will have a significantly negative impact on the Suns.
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Hornets vs Suns same-game parlay
Moussa Diabate has averaged 11.1 points and 11.1 rebounds per game across his last seven road games. He's recorded 16 double-doubles on the season, including six across his last 15 appearances. Over the last three games, the Suns have allowed the sixth-most points in the paint and the eighth-most offensive rebounds.
Brandon Miller has averaged 7.6 rebounds across his last five outings, grabbing 6+ three times and at least five in every game. Without Mark Williams and Dillon Brooks, Miller is set up with a favorable matchup to cash the Over on this modest rebound line.
Hornets vs Suns SGP
- Hornets -4.5
- Moussa Diabate to record a double-double
- Brandon Miller Over 5.5 rebounds
Our "from downtown" SGP: Booker the Board Man
Devin Booker is grabbing four rebounds per game, and he's reached that mark in 24 of 47 games, including 12 of 23 at home. He's recorded 4+ rebounds in three straight games, and without Mark Williams and Dillon Brooks, more rebounding boards will be available.
Hornets vs Suns SGP
- Hornets -4.5
- Moussa Diabate to record a double-double
- Brandon Miller Over 5.5 rebounds
- Devin Booker Over 3.5 rebounds
Hornets vs Suns odds
- Spread: Hornets -4.5 | Suns +4.5
- Moneyline: Hornets -185 | Suns +155
- Over/Under: Over 219 | Under 219
Hornets vs Suns betting trend to know
The Hornets have covered the spread in 32 of their last 45 games for +18.8 units and a 38% ROI. Find more NBA betting trends for Hornets vs. Suns.
How to watch Hornets vs Suns
| Location | Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ |
| Date | Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBC Sports Network |
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