The Phoenix Suns prepare to host the Charlotte Hornets this Fri 13 Nov, 1:10 pm AEDT in a Regular Season matchup. Devin Booker is setting the pace for Phoenix averaging 25.1 points per game, while Charlotte is struggling to generate offense at just 98.8 points per game.
If you are hunting for nba betting tips, the numbers highlight a clear statistical divide in offensive efficiency between these two sides heading into Friday afternoon.
Who takes the win?
The numbers say the head-to-head clash heavily favours Phoenix's offensive output. The Suns hold a 4-6 record and boast a 114.4 offensive rating, scoring 112.8 points per game. Alongside Booker's 25.1 points per game, Miles Bridges (15.0 pts) and Dillon Brooks (14.9 pts) provide reliable secondary scoring.
Charlotte comes in at 4-7 with a net rating of -12.1 and an offensive rating of 103.4. While Brandon Miller leads their chart with 20.6 points per game and Naz Reid contributes 17.4 points, the Hornets average a modest 98.8 points per game. Phoenix sits at 1.40 in head-to-head markets while Charlotte is priced at 2.95, giving the home team a big tick to collect the result.
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Head-to-head context
Season and last-five scoring — context for the match-winner market.
Leading scorers
Season points per game.
Phoenix Suns
| Player | Pts |
|---|---|
| Devin BookerSG | 25.5 |
| Dillon BrooksSF | 14.9 |
| Miles BridgesPF | 14.6 |
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | Pts |
|---|---|
| Brandon MillerSF | 20.6 |
| Naz ReidC | 17.3 |
| Grayson AllenSG | 15.2 |
Line Analysis: Cover time
The line is set at 6.5 points, with Phoenix asked to cover as -6.5 favourites. Charlotte's margin per game stands at -11.55, reflecting heavy defensive and offensive differentials across their 11 outings.
Phoenix holds a margin per game of -5.3, but their scoring ceiling is considerably higher than Charlotte's. With Charlotte turning the ball over 19 times per game compared to Phoenix's 14.5, extra possessions should allow the Suns to pull clear and cover the 6.5-point line.
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Line context
Season average margin, set against this match's line. The marker is the margin that covers.
Total Points Target
The total points line sits at 213.5 points. Charlotte operates at a slower pace of 95.5 possessions per game, contributing to their low scoring average of 98.8 points for and 110.4 points against.
Combining Phoenix's 112.8 points per game with Charlotte's 98.8 results in an expected aggregate of 211.6 points. Given Charlotte's 30.8% three-point field goal percentage and low scoring output, Under 213.5 total points rates a real chance.
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Total points
Hit rate vs 204.5
Season points per game. Marker is the live total of 204.5.
Combined pace 96.9 possessions per game.