Hornets vs. Suns Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - April 2

The Phoenix Suns (42-34) go up against the Charlotte Hornets (40-36) on April 2, 2026 at Spectrum Center.

The Hornets match up against the Suns in a game that Charlotte is currently a favorite by 5.5 points. The game has a point total of 224.5.

Hornets vs. Suns Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Thursday, April 2, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Arena: Spectrum Center
• Total: 224.5 points
• Spread: Hornets -5.5
• Moneyline: Hornets (-220), Suns (+184)

How to watch Hornets vs. Suns

• TV Channel: FDSSE, AZFamily, Suns+

Betting the Over/Under: Hornets vs. Suns

• In 43 of 76 games this season, the Hornets and their opponents have combined to score more than 224.5 points.
• The Suns have played 38 games this season that ended with a combined score higher than 224.5 points.
• The two teams combine to score 229 points per game, 4.5 more points than this matchup's total.
• Combined, these teams surrender 222.5 points per game, 2.0 fewer points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Hornets vs. Suns

• Charlotte has covered 46 times in 76 chances against the spread this season.
• When playing as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, the Hornets have an ATS record of 13-4-1.
• The Suns have won 46 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 30 times.
• Phoenix has covered the spread 12 times this season (12-9-1 ATS) when playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs.
• At home this year, the Hornets are 19-19 overall and 23-14-1 against the spread.
• This year, as a 5.5-point favorite or more at home, Charlotte is 8-3-1 ATS.
• The Suns are 18-19 overall, and 23-13-1 against the spread, on the road.
• This season Phoenix is 6-1 ATS as 5.5-point underdogs or more on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Hornets vs. Suns

• The Hornets have won 24 of the 31 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (77.4%).
• The Suns have won 14, or 35.9%, of the 39 games they've played as underdogs this season.
• When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -220 or shorter, Charlotte has a record of 13-2 (86.7% win percentage).
• This season, Phoenix has won four of its 20 games, or 20%, when it is the underdog by at least +184 on the moneyline.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Hornets a 68.8% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Hornets vs. Suns

• Pick ATS: Suns (+ 5.5)
• Pick OU: Under (224.5)
  
• Prediction: Suns 108 - Hornets 107
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