The Charlotte Hornets (9-24) will head west to face the Portland Trail Blazers (17-16) on Monday at Moda Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (NBATV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Trail Blazers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Hornets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 134-130 on Friday to cover as 2.5-point underdogs on the road. Despite the win on Friday, Charlotte has lost 8 of its last 10 games.
The Trail Blazers lost 120-107 to the Denver Nuggets on Friday as they failed to cover as 6-point underdogs on the road. Portland finished up a 6-game road trip on Friday, going 2-4.
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Hornets at Trail Blazers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:02 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hornets +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Trail Blazers -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +6.5 (-118) | Trail Blazers -6.5 (-102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 237.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Hornets at Trail Blazers key injuries
Hornets
- C Nick Richards (ankle) doubtful
Trail Blazers
- F Josh Hart (ankle) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Hornets at Trail Blazers picks and predictions
Prediction
Trail Blazers 124, Hornets 116
Moneyline
Go ahead and AVOID the moneyline in this game despite the Trail Blazers being heavily favored at home. The current odds for Portland to win aren’t worth taking straight up due to the minimal return if they win.
Against the spread
TRAIL BLAZERS -6.5 (-102) is where I’m leaning in this game despite the recent struggles for Portland. I’m expecting massive games from G Damian Lillard and G Anfernee Simons on Monday night.
The Trail Blazers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games. Meanwhile, the Hornets are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 road meetings against the Trail Blazers and 3-8 ATS in the last 11 meetings overall.
Over/Under
Even with the large total, OVER 237.5 (-115) is an enticing bet in this contest. Both of these teams are in the bottom 6 in defensive rating, so neither of them will have any answers to prevent the other from scoring.
The Hornets are 19-7 to the Over in their last 26 road games. The Trail Blazers are 5-1 to the Over in their last 6 home games and the Over is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings between these 2 squads.
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