Charlotte Hornets at Phoenix Suns NBA Parlay 2/4/2018
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Sunday, February 4, 2018
Talking Stick Resort Arena
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The Charlotte Hornets head to Talking Stick Resort Arena to take on the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, February 4, 2018. The opening line for this game has Charlotte as 4 point favorites.
The Hornets come into this game with an overall record of 22-29. They are 3rd in the Southeast Division. They currently have a point differential of 0.3 as they are averaging 106.3 points per game while giving up 106.0 per contest. The Suns have an overall record of 18-35. They currently are 4th in the Pacific Division. They are averaging 104.8 points per game and surrendering 112.1, good for a point differential of -7.3.
Valuable Charlotte Hornets Betting Trends
The Charlotte Hornets are 22-25-4 against the spread
The Charlotte Hornets are 24-26-1 against the over/under
Important Phoenix Suns Betting Trends
The Phoenix Suns are 25-26-2 against the spread
The Phoenix Suns are 25-28-0 against the over/under
Key Charlotte Hornets Injuries
02/03/18 PF Marvin Williams Ankle is downgraded to doubtful Sunday vs Phoenix
Key Phoenix Suns Injuries
10/14/17 PG Brandon Knight Knee is out for season
02/02/18 C Alex Len Ankle is "?" Sunday vs Charlotte
01/31/18 G Isaiah Canaan Foot is out for season
Player Spotlight
Dwight Howard averages 15.9 points per contest in 31 minutes per game this year. He averages 1.4 assists per game and 12.7 rebounds per contest for Charlotte. His field goal percentage is 55% for the season while his free throw percentage is 55%. Kemba Walker comes into this game averaging 22.8 points per contest while playing 35 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 3.4 rebounds per contest and distributes 5.9 assists per game. His FG percentage is 43% while his free throw percentage is 85%.
Player Spotlight
T.J. Warren averages 19.5 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 32.3 minutes per game. He also brings in 5.2 rebounds per game and 1.4 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 50% and his free throw percentage is 75%. Devin Booker has scored 24.3 points per contest while playing 34.1 minutes per game this season for the Suns. He hauls in 4.4 rebounds per contest and has 4.8 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is at 90%.
Useful Team Statistics
The Hornets allow 106 points per contest which is 17th in the NBA. They also surrender a 46% shooting percentage and a 36% average from 3-point range, ranking them 16th and 15th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 43.1 rebounds a game which ranks 17th, and they allow 23.7 assists per game which puts them in 20th place in the league. They force 13.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 6th in the NBA. Charlotte averages 106.3 points per contest this year, which is 13th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 0.25 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a unit, which has them ranked 27th. From 3-point territory they shoot 36%, which is good for 16th in the NBA. They average 46.3 boards per contest and 20.8 assists per game, which ranks them 3rd and 29th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 28th with 13 per game.
Useful Team Statistics
The Suns give up 112.1 points per game, which ranks them 30th in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 47% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 24th and 17th in those defensive statistics. They rank 12th with 22.5 dimes allowed per game and 25th with 44.8 boards surrendered per contest. The Suns are 5th in the league in forcing turnovers with 13.6 per contest this year. Phoenix is 18th in the NBA with 104.8 points per contest this season. They are 28th in the league in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is -7.36. They shoot 34% from beyond the arc, which is good for 29th in the league. They are 13th in the NBA in rebounding with 44 boards per contest and 27th in assists per game with 21. The Suns are 4th in turnovers per contest with 15.8.
Advanced Statistics
The Hornets are 14th in the league in defensive rating with 107.4, and their offensive rating of 107.6 is ranked 19th. They are 9th in the NBA in pace with 98.4 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 50% is 29th. As a unit they are 26th in the league in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 30% of their shot attempts, ranking 24th in the NBA. Charlotte is 28th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 11.7 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.6 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 52%, which is 16th in the NBA.
Advanced Statistics
Phoenix is 6th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.1 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 53%, which is 10th in the NBA. The Suns are 27th in the league in defensive rating with 112.3, and their offensive rating of 105 is ranked 1st. They are 3rd in the NBA in pace with 99.6 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 50% is 30th. As a unit they are 27th in the league in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 32% of their shot attempts, ranking 20th in the NBA.
So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?
Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Phoenix +4 and under 218.5 total points
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