Published Apr 1, 9:34am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Apr 1, 9:34am ET
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One of the games on Thursday's NBA slate features the Charlotte Hornets hosting the Phoenix Suns. Who has the edge in our Hornets vs Suns pick?
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| Charlotte Hornets | -284 |
| Phoenix Suns | +138 |
Charlotte recently snapped a two-game skid with a dominant 117-86 victory against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.
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On the heels of two straight home losses, the Hornets raced out to a 35-18 lead after the first quarter. Although Brooklyn got within eight points, Charlotte outscored its opponent 70-47 the rest of the way.
Brandon Miller was one of six players in double figures for the Hornets. He poured in 25 points on 7-for-13 shooting overall and 4-for-8 from downtown. Miles Bridges scored 19 points and collected five rebounds.
On the other side, the Suns' two-game win streak was snapped with a 115-111 setback against the Orlando Magic.
Phoenix trailed by 14 points at the break, but rallied to tie the game at 94 heading into the fourth quarter. Dillon Brooks' long jumper gave the road team a 107-105 lead. Unfortunately, the Magic closed the game on a 10-4 run to clinch their 40th win of the season.
Devin Booker paced the offense with 34 points and seven assists. He also shot 16-of-19 from the charity stripe. Royce O'Neale was the bench unit's top performer, finishing with 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Hornets are 1-9 in the previous 10 meetings of this series and just 3-11 in their last 14 outings against Pacific Division opponents. Look for the Suns to continue their dominance in this one.
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Phoenix Suns
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