I think the Hornets may win this outright with Miles Bridges out of protocols and the Suns sans Deandre Ayton, JaVale McGee and Jae Crowder so I pondered the moneyline but will take the 2.5.

Phoenix secured a blowout win the last time it played Charlotte, but I think the script will flip this time around. The Suns have lost three of their last four games and will be at a major disadvantage in the post without Deandre Ayton and JaVale McGee available. The Hornets should bully the visitors on the board with Mason Plumlee and could benefit from Miles Bridges and P.J. Washington clearing health and safety protocols. Phoenix doesn't have the depth to stop Charlotte from winning its fourth consecutive contest.