O'Sullivan's Sunday NBA Picks: Phoenix Suns at Charlotte Hornets, as Suns seek to recover from Celtic stomping

Seattle O’Sullivan 2021-2022 NBA Season so far: 95-121-2, -$451.14

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Phoenix Suns at Charlotte Hornets, 7 pm Eastern

The Pick: Phoenix -136, bet $13.60 to win $10

Phoenix is coming off getting smacked by Boston on Friday, 123-108, and I predict they’re gonna want to make sure they don’t continue to slide. The Suns have most of their players available, and all of their superstars, and veterans like Chris Paul know that if they’re to contend for a championship, losing streaks are to be avoided. The other key here is defense. The Suns have the fifth-best opponents’ scoring average, while the Hornets are dead last in the NBA. Defense wins games on the road, and defensive effort prevents multiple losses in a row. I’ll take Phoenix rebounding tonight.