The Phoenix Suns play host to the Charlotte Bobcats tonight, at US Airways Center. The last time these two teams met up, on Nov 6, the Suns crushed the Bobcats 115-83. The Suns were 4.5-point favorites with the over/under set at 207.5. NBA picks experts cashed in on the spread and fell short of the total. Tonight, the Phoenix Suns are listed as –14.5 point home favorites against the Charlotte Bobcats at SBGglobal.com
Charlotte (18-30) at Phoenix (33-14)
Tip Off: Feb 4, 2008 9:00 PM ET
Line: SBG Global
NBA Picks: Phoenix -14 ½
The Phoenix Suns suffered their first loss in four games, losing to the San Antonio Spurs 84-81 at home as 7.5-point favorites. Steve Nash had a low 17pts and 8 assists on the night while the big producer was Shawn Marion with 21pts and 10 REB. The Suns are currently averaging 109 PPG and they lead the league shooting 49% from the field, while their 3-point shooting ranks 3rd best.
On defense they allow a high 103 PPG with the most of their opponents scoring coming from inside the paint. They’re currently the second best team at preventing the 3-point shot. The go to guy for the Suns is Amare Stoudemire averaging 22.6 PPG and Shawn Marion leads the Phoenix Suns in rebounding and steals. The Suns are 22-24 ATS and 9-12 ATS at home. They currently have a home record of 16-5 and the over/under has been in favor of the Suns 12-9 at home.
The Charlotte Bobcats have one win in their last four on the road. Their most recent loss was to the Denver Nuggets, 117-101. The Bobcats were 13-point underdogs with the over/under set at 212. They failed to cash in on the spread and the total was well over. The big producer for the Bobcats on the night was Nazr Mohammed with 38pts and Emeka Okafor pulled down an amazing 18 REB. The Bobcats are averaging 95.4 PPG with the most of them coming from the field. They manage to make 36% of their 3-pointers, but they’re one of the worst teams from the free throw line.
On defense they allow 99 PPG and they struggle to defend in the paint. However, they are ranked 9th at not allowing their opponents to get the 3-pointer off. The go to guy for the Bobcats is Gerald Wallace with 21 PPG and Emeka Okafor leads his team in rebounds, blocks and scoring from inside the paint. The Bobcats are currently 20-27 ATS and 6-13 ATS on the road. They are 4-15 when playing on the road and the over/under is 9-10 on the road.
