Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Picks and Predictions for Sunday, March 8, 2026

The Charlotte Hornets will be on the road Sunday night for a 10:00 PM match-up inside the mortgage matchup center in Phoenix, AZ, against the Phoenix Suns, and we have you ready to roll with our Charlotte vs Phoenix prediction. Charlotte comes into Sunday with 32 wins and 32 losses on the year. Phoenix has 35 wins and 27 losses this season. Charlotte lost their last outing to the Miami Heat by eight points, ending a lengthy winning streak. The Phoenix Suns come into this matchup having lost three of the last five after a Nero 2-point home loss to the Chicago Bulls last time out to end the two-game winning streak. Read more about this Charlotte vs Phoenix prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!

Charlotte looks to get back rolling

The Charlotte offense has been solid enough this season, averaging 116.1 points on 46% shooting from the floor, but the Hornets averaged 119.25 points per game over their last four wins. Defensively, Charlotte is allowing 112.5 points per game, but gave up an average of 95.25 points per game over their last four victories. Offensively, Charlotte performed well in their last outing, pouring in 120 points, but scored only 19 in the fourth quarter, shooting 43% overall and 37% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Charlotte was outmatched, giving up 128 points, including seventy in the second half. Miami shot 46% from the floor and 47% from beyond the arc. Charlotte did win the rebounding 5 by 4, but turned the ball over 13 times in the loss. Kon Knueppel led the way for the Charlotte offense with 27 points on 14 shots.

Brandon Miller leads the Charlotte offense this season with 20.8 points per game. LaMelo Ball is second on the team, averaging 19.2 points to go along with the team-leading 7.3 assists per game. Rookie Kon Knueppel is tied for second on the roster with 19.2 points per game, and Miles Bridges is 3rd on the team, averaging 17.6 points per game this season.

Key Injury Report for Charlotte:

• Tidjane Salaun (GTD) -Calf

Phoenix tries to end the losing

The Phoenix offense has been up and down this season, averaging 112 points on 45% shooting from the floor, but the Suns have averaged only 87 points per game over the last three losses. Defensively, Phoenix has held its own, allowing 111.1 points per game this season. Offensively, Phoenix was terrible in their last outing, scoring just 103 points on 39% shooting, 20% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Phoenix gave up 105 points on 48% shooting. The Suns won the rebounding battle by two, but turned the ball over 15 times in the loss. Devin Booker led the way for the Phoenix offense with 27 points on 21 shots.

Devin Booker leads the Phoenix offense this season with 24.6 points and six assists per game. Dillon Brooks is averaging 20.9 points, and Grayson Allen averages 17.6 points per game. Colin Gillespie is 4th on the team after 13.5 points per game this season. Mark Williams is averaging 11.6 points and leads the team, pulling down 8.1 rebounds per contest.

Key Injury Report for Phoenix:

• Mark Williams (Out) – Foot
• Jordan Goodwin (Out) – Calf
• Dillon Brooks (Out) - Hand

Charlotte vs Phoenix Pick

• Charlotte vs Phoenix Spread Pick

Both teams fared well enough this season, and each will look to continue that trend in this matchup. Charlotte, however, has been one of the hottest teams in the NBA as of late and will overwhelm a shorthanded Phoenix team in this matchup. Takes Charlotte to set the tone Sunday night on the road against a good Phoenix team. The Hornets will get back to their winning ways Sunday night as they pick up their third victory of the season following a win and cover on the road against the Phoenix Suns.

• Charlotte vs Phoenix Over/Under Pick

Both teams have scored the ball well enough this season, but each has a solid defense. Look for a defensive dogfight between two teams looking to improve their comfort standings. Expect Charlotte to set the tone and control things from the onset against a good Phoenix team Sunday night. Take the under in this matchup as each team pursues a victory in their push towards a playoff berth.