The Suns will play the Hornets on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the Phoenix Suns and the Charlotte Hornets will take to the court on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Phoenix Suns arrive at this game with a 90.67 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets, have a 92.33 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Phoenix Suns - The Phoenix Suns sport a 18-19 away team record. That result ranks them 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets hit the floor with a 19-19 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 9th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Phoenix Suns sit 23rd (112.9) for average points scored per game. The Charlotte Hornets stand 13th, averaging 116.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.1 points against the Phoenix Suns per game this season. That result puts them 23rd in the league for the 2025-26 season. The Charlotte Hornets stand 21st in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 111.4 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Phoenix Suns wind down the season with a 10-6 Western Pacific Division division record. Their opponent, the Charlotte Hornets, have a 11-5 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Phoenix Suns have a 42-34 overall record, while the Charlotte Hornets have a 40-36 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! The Phoenix Suns set sail to face the Charlotte Hornets on April 2nd...In a battle for playoff positioning, the Suns (42-34) clash with the Hornets (40-36)...Suns hold a 10-6 division record, while the Hornets boast an 11-5 division record...Phoenix averages 112.9 points per game, while Charlotte scores 116.1 points per game...Review each team's season standings below, and check out the best bets...Don't forget to look at the prop bets for this high-stakes showdown...It's sure to be a fierce battle on the court as these two teams clash...May the best team emerge victorious and continue their quest for NBA glory!
Best Suns at Hornets Odds
| Underdog Phoenix Suns | Favorite Charlotte Hornets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Charlotte Hornets are -5.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Phoenix Suns are +5.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 225.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 225.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Charlotte Hornets are the -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Phoenix Suns are the +185 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Suns
Hornets
4/02/26 7:10pm EDT | +5.5 -105-5.5 -115 |
Underdog Phoenix Suns - Phoenix Suns bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +5.5 Phoenix Suns underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -5.5 Charlotte Hornets favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Phoenix Suns at Charlotte Hornets Prop Bets
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Suns
Hornets
Game to Overtime
4/02/26 7:10pm EDT | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
PHX at CHA 4/02/26 7:10pm EDT | 115.5 o -118115.5 u -110Bet |
Suns
Team Total Points
PHX at CHA 4/02/26 7:10pm EDT | 109.5 o -120109.5 u -105Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHX at CHA 4/02/26 7:10pm EDT | 28.5 o -11828.5 u -110Bet |
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Devin Booker
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHX at CHA 4/02/26 7:10pm EDT | 35.5 o -11035.5 u -120Bet |
Grayson Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHX at CHA 4/02/26 7:10pm EDT | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHX at CHA 4/02/26 7:10pm EDT | 20.5 o -13020.5 u -105Bet |
Royce O Neale
Points, Rebounds & Assists
PHX at CHA 4/02/26 7:10pm EDT | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| xp - Phoenix Suns | 45 | 37 | 0.549 | +19.0 | 25-16 | 20-21 | 10-7 | 29-23 | 112.6 | 111.1 | +1.5 | W1 | 5-5 |
| pb - Charlotte Hornets | 44 | 38 | 0.537 | +20.0 | 21-20 | 23-18 | 11-5 | 26-26 | 116.0 | 111.2 | +4.8 | W1 | 6-4 |
Phoenix Suns & Charlotte Hornets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
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Phoenix Suns & Charlotte Hornets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 at 7:10 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.