The Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Hornets meet Saturday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs. Trail Blazers prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs. Trail Blazers pick.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Timberwolves, beat the Bulls, and play the Hawks next. The Trail Blazers have won 6 of their last 9 games.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 115.9 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 118.2 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Deni Avdija is averaging 24.4 points and 7 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 21.4 points and 4.4 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer, and Jrue Holiday is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Pacers and Bulls, and they play the Mavs next. The Hornets have won 13 of their last 16 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116.2 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.9 points and 3.4 assists, while Kon Knueppel is averaging 19.4 points and 5.4 rebounds. LaMelo Ball is the third double-digit scorer, and Miles Bridges is dishing out 3.4 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last nine games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last five day games following a road win.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three road games against Southeast Division opponents.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Trail Blazers have won nine of their last 10 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have lost 14 of their last 16 home games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last six road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points: Facts
- Eight of the Hornets’ last nine home games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Trail Blazers’ last four games against the Hornets following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Hornets vs Trail Blazers Injury Report
The Hornets will be without Liam McNeeley.
The Trail Blazers will be without Damian Lillard, Deni Avdija, and Shaedon Sharpe. Donovan Clingan is questionable.
Hornets vs Trail Blazers Prediction
This line is disrespectful toward the Trail Blazers, a team that’s 6-1 SU and ATS in the last 7 games against the Hornets. The problem is the Trail Blazers continue to be hot and cold, while the Hornets are winning and have covered 9 of their last 10 games. The Hornets have covered each of their last 6 games overall. We’ve backed the Hornets a lot during this stretch and it’s paid off handsomely. Also, this is an early start for a young Portland team on a west coast body clock. I have to ride the hot hand and side with the Hornets.