Hornets Missing Miller and Schroder, Suns Should Cover 6.5

Hornets at Suns on November 12 looks like a spot where the availability report does most of the talking. Charlotte is without Brandon Miller, who was averaging 20.6 points per game, and without Dennis Schroder. That's about 52 expected minutes walking out the door, and it lands on a team that already struggles to move the ball. The Hornets score 98.8 points per game and produce 100.8 points per 100 possessions. Phoenix sits at 112.8 points per game and 112.6 per 100. Charlotte also turns it over 17.7 times a night, which is the kind of number that turns a competitive game into a runaway.

Phoenix has the rest edge too, with two days off against a Charlotte club that has been scoring about 98 over its last 10 to 15 games. That's not a recipe for keeping pace.

Our call is Suns -6.5, rated 3 out of 5 confidence. Be clear about the risk: Phoenix's own defense has issues, and a shorthanded opponent can still hang around if the Suns get careless with the ball. But on the offensive mismatch and the availability gap, the numbers point to Phoenix covering. Treat this as a solid lean, not a lock, and size your bet accordingly.