Portland Trail Blazers vs. Charlotte Hornets odds, picks, and predictions
In a 97-84 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Friday, the Hornets narrowly missed covering the Under (228) as 12.5-point underdogs. The defeat ended a winning run of four games, both against the spread (ATS) and straight up (SU).
With five straight games without a cover, the Trail Blazers are on a seven-game losing streak. Their most recent setback came on Friday when they were an 8-point home underdog against the Denver Nuggets, losing 127-112 when the Over (216.5) came in. Last season, Portland had a perfect 2-0 ATS record against Charlotte, with the underdog winning both times.
Key injuries for the Trail Blazers at Hornets
Hornets
- G La-Melo Ball (ankle) out
- F Davis Bertans (knee) is doubtful
- C Mark Williams (back) out
- G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
- G Scoot Henderson (adductor) out
- G Sha-edon Sharpe (abdominal) out
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Hornets at Trail Blazers picks and predictions
Prediction
Trail Blazers 104, Hornets 105.Since early Sunday morning, this line has been trending in the direction of the Hornets (+120), who are unquestionably the club that has been playing better lately.
Portland, the home favorite, is 1-4 SU this season and hasn’t shown any indications of being able to end their current losing streak. I have no interest in seeing the Trail Blazers win, particularly if they aren’t playing for extra money.
Opposite the spread
It is more likely that Charlotte will win SU than that it will lose by 1-2, and I am not interested in Portland falling -2.5 (-110).PASS. Instead, wager on the total and/or Hornets ML.
Above/Below
For the past four Hornets games, the under has hit. Charlotte ranks fourth in the NBA after three games, despite having the 29th-lowest defensive efficiency of the season. Support the resurgent Hornets defense to limit the score in this match, particularly against the team that ranks 29th in terms of offensive efficiency.