NBA Prop Bets: Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns (April 2, 2026)
The Phoenix Suns (42-34) face the Charlotte Hornets (40-36) at Spectrum Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Thursday's matchup. The Hornets are favored to win at -205, currently marked as 5.5-point favorites, while the Suns are at +170. The total points line is set at 223.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 114-109 Charlotte.
- The Hornets (-108) have a 47-29-0 ATS record this season, while the Suns (-112) hold a record of 45-29-2.
- The Hornets have a 28-48-0 O/U record this season (meaning 28 games have gone over the total points line and 48 have gone under). The Suns have a 34-41-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Hornets are averaging 116.1 points per game this season (14th in the league). Comparatively, the Suns are averaging only 112.9 (25th).
- Defensively, the Hornets are giving up 111.4 points per game this season (8th in the league), while the Suns are giving up an average of 111.1 points (6th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Hornets currently rank 26th for pace this season, recording 97.0 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Suns sit 24th on that scale with 97.2 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 48.3% of the Hornets' field goal attempts come from three point range (2nd in the league), leaving 51.7% from two. Meanwhile, the Suns' opponents are taking 40.9% of their attempts from three (5th) and 59.1% from two.
- Comparatively, Phoenix takes 45.6% of shots from three (5th), leaving 54.4% from two, while Charlotte's opponents are attempting 40.5% from three (8th) and 59.5% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Hornets are shooting 37.9% from deep in 2025/26 (3rd in the NBA), compared to the Suns who are making 36.2% of their attempts (10th).
- On the opposite end, Charlotte is holding opponents to 35.8% of their three-point attempts (17th), while Phoenix's opponents are hitting 34.6% of their shots (2nd).
Ball Protection
- The Hornets are committing 15.5 turnovers per game this season, ranking 25th in the league. The Suns may be well placed to take advantage of those numbers given they're forcing 16.4 turnovers per contest (3rd).
- Flipping that script, Charlotte is forcing 12.6 turnovers (28th), while Phoenix is committing 14.4 (15th).
Crashing the Boards
- Charlotte is pulling down 46.2 rebounds per game this season (5th in the league), including 12.8 offensive boards (6th). Conversely, Phoenix's opponents are averaging 43.7 rebounds (16th), 11.8 of which have come on the offensive end (22nd).
- Meanwhile, the Suns are averaging 43.2 rebounds (19th) and 13.0 offensive rebounds (4th), while the Hornets are allowing 39.1 and 10.0, ranking 1st and 2nd.
First Quarter Winner
Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 38-33-5 | 21-14-3 | 17-19-2 | 20-10-1 | 18-23-4 | 7-3-0 |
| Phoenix | 38-34-4 | 20-18-1 | 18-16-3 | 20-15-1 | 18-19-3 | 8-2-0 |
First Half Winner
Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 42-32-2 | 23-15-0 | 19-17-2 | 21-8-2 | 21-24-0 | 7-3-0 |
| Phoenix | 39-35-2 | 19-18-2 | 20-17-0 | 22-13-1 | 17-22-1 | 5-5-0 |
HT/FT
Charlotte is -135 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Phoenix is +230.
- The Hornets have completed the HT/FT double in 42.1% of games this season, while the Suns have completed the HT/FT double in 42.1% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Thursday's matchup is +1600 to go to overtime.
- The Hornets have played in three games that went to overtime this season, while the Suns have appeared in two.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 30 of Charlotte's 76 games this season. Meanwhile, 29 of Phoenix's 76 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Phoenix recorded a 111-99 victory over Charlotte at Mortgage Matchup Center when these teams last met on March 8. Devin Booker facilitated the offense on that day, finishing with 30 points and 10 assists. The Suns have now won five straight at Mortgage Matchup Center against the Hornets.
NBA Injury News – Phoenix Suns @ Charlotte Hornets (April 2, 2026)
The Suns listed Williams as Questionable for Thursday's (Apr. 2) game against the Hornets.
The Suns listed Highsmith as Out for Thursday's (Apr. 2) game against the Hornets.
The Suns listed Coffey as Out for Thursday's (Apr. 2) game against the Hornets.
The Hornets listed Hall as Out for Thursday's (Apr. 2) game against the Suns.
