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Charlotte Hornets at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Charlotte Hornets at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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Charlotte Hornets at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Charlotte Hornets at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Charlotte Hornets (16-14) play the third game of their six-game road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers (11-18) Friday. Tip-off is 10 p.m. ET at Moda Center. Below, we look at the Hornets vs. Trail Blazers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Hornets are coming off a 131-115 victory over the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday. They have won two of their last three games but are only 3-6 in their last nine. Charlotte is a solid 8-4 at home but is 8-10 on the road.

The Trail Blazers are mired in a seven-game losing skid. They fell 113-103 to the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday. Portland is 10-7 at home but has lost its last six games there.

Hornets at Trail Blazers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:48 a.m. ET.

Money line: Hornets +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Trail Blazers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +1.5 (-107) | Trail Blazers -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Hornets vs. Trail Blazers key injuries

Hornets

G LeMelo Ball (return to competition reconditioning) questionable

Trail Blazers

G C.J. McCollum (lung) out
G Dennis Smith Jr. (knee) questionable
G Tony Snell (personal) out
C Cody Zeller (knee) out

Hornets at Trail Blazers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Hornets 120, Trail Blazers 113

Money line

The Hornets are 6-6 against Western Conference teams this season and 8-10 on the road. However, they have won two of their last three games.

The Blazers just haven’t been able to muster much offense. They have averaged only 100.7 points per game across their seven-game skid.

That won’t get it done against the Hornets.

Take the HORNETS (+102).

Against the spread

The Hornets are fifth against the spread this season at 18-12 ATS. They have covered the spread in six of their last seven games.

The Trail Blazers 10-19 ATS record is the worst in the league. They have covered the spread only once in their last seven games and twice in their last 11.

Take the HORNETS +1.5 (-107).

Over/Under

The Hornets can score — they are second in the league with an average of 115.6 points per contest. Eight of their last 10 games have gone Over the projected total.

Four of the Blazers’ last 10 have hit the Over.

Take OVER 230.5 (-110).

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Charlotte Hornets at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Charlotte Hornets at Portland Trail Blazers NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Portland Trail Blazers (18-14) host the Charlotte Hornets (16-17) Monday at Moda Center for a 10:30 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Hornets-Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

Charlotte has alternated wins and losses over its previous eight games (4-4 straight up and against the spread) but stole a victory last night over the Sacramento Kings as a 3.5-point road underdog. The Kings had a 98.9% win probability up 8 points inside of a minute to play.

The Trail Blazers have lost four in a row (1-3 ATS) but the last three losses have come on the road against winning Western Conference teams, including a 103-92 loss Friday at the Los Angeles Lakers as 4-point underdogs. But, Portland has won six straight over Charlotte (1-5 ATS).

Hornets at Trail Blazers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:05 p.m. ET.

Money line: Hornets +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Trail Blazers -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Hornets +6.5 (-110) | Trail Blazers -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 232.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Hornets at Trail Blazers: Key injuries

Hornets

SF Gordon Hayward (hand) probable
C Cody Zeller (hip) questionable
PG Devonte’ Graham (knee) doubtful

Trail Blazers

SG C.J. McCollum (foot) out
PF Zach Collins (ankle) out
C Jusuf Nurkic (wrist) out

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Hornets at Trail Blazers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Hornets 118, Trail Blazers 114

Money line (ML)

Slight lean on HORNETS (+220) for a tiny wager pending Hayward’s final game status because I like Charlotte to cover.

Hornets PF P.J. Washington erupted Sunday night for 42 points so he’s feeling confident, PG Terry Rozier has been on fire all season and Hayward’s return would make Charlotte’s offense an awful matchup for Portland’s defense.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Both teams are in the bottom-10 in terms of defensive efficiency and each team plays very well against bad defenses.

According to CleaningTheGlass.com, Portland is 8-1 overall with the second-best spread differential (plus-7.1 points) against bottom-10 defenses, but Charlotte is 8-2 with the best spread differential in the Association (plus-9.6 points) in those matchups.

Also, this is a better spot for the Hornets situationally. Charlotte is 8-6 ATS as a road dog and 5-2 ATS on no rest with a plus-9.6 spread differential. Portland is 5-9 ATS at home.

Finally, the Hornets are one of five teams with a better net rating in clutch situations than the Trail Blazers and Charlotte has the highest clutch effective field-goal percentage by six points.

TAKE the HORNETS +6.5 (-110) for 1 unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS because my predicted score is aligned with BetMGM‘s so there isn’t value for me to bet this.

I lean Over 232.5 (-115) since I like Charlotte to cover and the Hornets have gone Over the projected total in four straight and seven of their last eight games.

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