Hornets vs Suns Prediction and NBA Tips - 8 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 8, 2025, 12:09AM | Published: Jan 6, 2025, 11:11PM
The Charlotte Hornets will sqaure off with the favoured Phoenix Suns in NBA action at Spectrum Center on Wednesday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller and Mark Williams, the Hornets are up against a Suns line-up that includes Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Hornets vs Suns game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Charlotte vs Phoenix NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Suns a 68% chance of defeating the Hornets at Spectrum Center.
Hornets vs Suns: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Spectrum Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Hornets $2.70, Suns $1.49
- Line: Hornets +4.5 ($1.95), Suns -4.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 225.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Hornets at $2.70 and the Suns at $1.49.
The Hornets are listed as 4.5-point underdogs against the Suns, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Suns (-4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 225.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Suns (-4.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 225.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Hornets vs Suns: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Phoenix at $1.49 with Bet365
- Line: Hornets +4.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 225.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Hornets vs Suns best bets are based on market-leading simulations and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
Even though the Suns are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Hornets +4.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Hornets vs Suns: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Hornets vs Suns at Spectrum Center this Wednesday is the Suns winning 115-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Charlotte vs Phoenix game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Hornets vs Suns: Player Props
Looking for Hornets vs Suns player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Spectrum Center.
LaMelo Ball is expected to lead the way for the Hornets with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, while Kevin Durant is projected to finish with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the Suns.
Hornets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 27 | 6 | 8 |
| Brandon Miller | 18 | 5 | 3 |
| Mark Williams | 16 | 10 | 2 |
| Miles Bridges | 15 | 7 | 3 |
| Josh Green | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Suns Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 26 | 6 | 4 |
| Devin Booker | 22 | 4 | 8 |
| Bradley Beal | 15 | 4 | 5 |
| Tyus Jones | 10 | 2 | 6 |
| Ryan Dunn | 9 | 4 | 1 |
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Charlotte vs Phoenix game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Hornets vs Suns: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Hornets and Suns at Spectrum Center is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Wednesday 8 January 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Spectrum Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Charlotte vs Phoenix predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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