New Orleans Hornets (+3) at Phoenix Suns (-3)

The Pick: Phoenix Suns -3


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Suns vs. Hornets Betting Overview

The New Orleans Hornets will take on the Phoenix Suns on Friday night in a big Western Conference tilt. New Orleans comes into the game as the 7th seed in the Western Conference, while Phoenix is three games back of the final spot. This is the third team these two teams have played this season; with the two teams splitting the first two. They will meet again on April 8th in New Orleans.  Before we get to tonights pick, take a look at some of these expert MLB predictionsas baseball season is just around the corner.

Phoenix Suns News and Betting Tips for Friday, March 25, 2011

The Phoenix Suns are the fourth best scoring team in the league; with 105.4 points per game. The Suns leading scorer has been Jason Richardson, with his 19.3 points per game. Future hall of famer Steve Nash continues to chug right along, as he is the leading assist man on the team with 11.4 per game. Phoenix beat Toronto on Wednesday, after their tough loss in triple overtime to the Lakers. The Suns are 20-15 when playing at home this season. When looking at their record against the spread, Phoenix is 33-34-3 overall. The Suns have had the under hit in six of their last eight games overall.

New Orleans Hornets News and Betting Tips for Friday, March 25, 2011

The New Orleans Hornets are led by youngsters David West and Chris Paul. West is the leading scorer for the Hornets, with 18.7 points per game. New Orleans has struggled at times offensively; scoring just 94.7 per game. The Hornets have surpassed their win total from last year, as they won just 37 games.  The Hornets have won 16 of 36 games on the road this season. New Orleans is 34-35-2 against the spread this season. They have also won the last eight games against the spread, and are 8-3 against teams from the Pacific Division.

 

Our Hornets vs. Suns Pick and Predictions

This should be a fun game, as the Suns will want to get the ball up and down, and New Orleans will look to slow it down a bit. The Suns have a bit of an edge, playing at home. Also in the long run of postseason chances, Phoenix needs a win more than the Hornets do. Look for the Suns to come away with a win.


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In-depth Hornets at Suns Betting Trends

ATS Trends

New Orleans
  • Hornets are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.
  • Hornets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
  • Hornets are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
  • Hornets are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
  • Hornets are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 vs. NBA Pacific.
  • Hornets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.
  • Hornets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.
Phoenix
  • Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.
  • Suns are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
  • Suns are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
  • Suns are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
  • Suns are 23-11-1 ATS in their last 35 vs. NBA Southwest.
  • Suns are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5.
  • Suns are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.

OU Trends

New Orleans
  • Under is 5-1 in Hornets last 6 road games.
  • Under is 13-4 in Hornets last 17 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.
  • Under is 12-4 in Hornets last 16 games playing on 0 days rest.
  • Under is 21-7 in Hornets last 28 games as a road underdog.
  • Over is 8-3 in Hornets last 11 vs. NBA Pacific.
  • Under is 21-8 in Hornets last 29 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
  • Under is 18-7-2 in Hornets last 27 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5.
  • Under is 20-8 in Hornets last 28 games as an underdog.
  • Over is 7-3 in Hornets last 10 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
  • Under is 36-16 in Hornets last 52 Friday games.
  • Under is 41-19 in Hornets last 60 overall.
Phoenix
  • Under is 5-1 in Suns last 6 vs. Western Conference.
  • Under is 4-1 in Suns last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
  • Under is 22-7 in Suns last 29 Friday games.
  • Under is 6-2 in Suns last 8 overall.

Head to Head

  • Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Phoenix.
  • Home team is 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
  • Hornets are 0-3-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings.