Suns vs. Hornets odds, line, spread: 2022 NBA picks, Jan. 2 prediction from proven computer model

Charlotte Hornets and Phoenix Suns are playing each other on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET at the Spectrum Center. Phoenix is favored by 2.5 points. The over-under is set at 230. SportsLine's advanced computer model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,00 in profit on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons.

SportsLine's computer model has set its sights on Hornets vs. Suns. The model is using its advanced computer simulations to pick the winner.

Charlotte Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 116-108 this past Wednesday. Terry Rozier scored 35 points and had seven rebounds. The Hornets are 10-3 against the spread in their last 13 games overall and 9-0 ATS in its last nine home games.

Phoenix Suns lost 123-108 to Boston Celtics this past Friday. Suns are scoring 111.7 points per game this season, which ranks fourth in the NBA. Phoenix is 10-3 in its last 13 games on the road.

Suns vs. Hornets is a 2022 NBA game. SportsLine's computer model simulates the game 10,000 times and it leans under. It also has a point-spread pick that hits in almost 70 percent of simulations.