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Portland Trail Blazers at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Portland Trail Blazers (19-56) pay a visit to the Charlotte Hornets (18-57) Wednesday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Charlotte leads 1-0 with a 93-80 road win on Feb. 25

Portland lost 104-103 to the Orlando Magic Monday, covering as a 17-point road underdog. Portland played very well in the loss, but it wasn’t able to overcome each of Orlando’s starting 5 scoring at least 14 points. The Blazers have lost 10 consecutive games.

Charlotte was handed a 118-104 loss by the Boston Celtics Monday, covering as an 18-point home underdog. The Hornets were outrebounded 51-40 and allowed the Celtics to score 30 or more points in 2 quarters in the loss. Charlotte has lost 3 consecutive games and is only 1-8 in its last 9.

Trail Blazers at Hornets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:23 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +116 (bet $100 to win $116) | Hornets -136 (bet $136 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +2.5 (-110) | Hornets -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 213 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Trail Blazers at Hornets key injuries

Trail Blazers

F Jerami Grant (hamstring) doubtful

Hornets

F Miles Bridges (wrist) questionable
F Brandon Miller (wrist) questionable
F Grant Williams (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Trail Blazers at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Hornets 101, Trail Blazers 100

Moneyline

LEAN HORNETS (-136).

Charlotte has been the slightly better team recently and will have more talent available if Brides, Miller, and Williams can play. Both teams are bad, but I expect the Hornets to pick up the win here especially if they aren’t missing these 3 starters.

This is only a lean because both teams have been very cold recently and because both teams have a lot of injuries that will impact this game.

Against the spread

LEAN TRAIL BLAZERS +2.5 (-110).

Portland has covered the spread in 3 of its last 4 matchups vs. Charlotte and is 6-4 ATS in its last 10 meetings with the Hornets. The Trail Blazers have also been the slightly better team ATS this season, covering in 35 games while the Hornets have covered in only 30 games.

This is only a lean because Portland has been so cold recently and is missing so many key players.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 213 (-110).

The Under hit in Portland’s last game and is 2-1 in Charlotte’s last 3 games vs. Western Conference opponents. The Under has also hit in each of the last 3 Portland-Charlotte matchups.

The Under is also much safer here because of injuries to both teams. With both teams, especially Portland, missing so much talent, it will be hard for either team to find much offense.

Be aware that the Over has been safer in each team’s last 10 games overall.

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Portland Trail Blazers at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

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

The Portland Trail Blazers (7-3) will travel to take on the Charlotte Hornets (3-8) on Wednesday at the Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Trail Blazers got a game-winning 3-point shot from F Josh Hart in Monday’s 110-107 win over the Miami Heat to help cover as 5-point underdogs. Portland G Damian Lillard returned to the lineup on Monday following a 4-game absence due to a calf injury.

The Hornets are on a 5-game losing streak following a surprising 120-113 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 29 when they covered as 10.5-point underdogs. Charlotte’s latest loss was a 108-100 defeat to the Washington Wizards on Monday as they failed to cover as 2-point favorites at home.

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Trail Blazers at Hornets odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 7:59 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Hornets +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers -5.5 (-101) | Hornets +5.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Trail Blazers at Hornets key injuries

Trail Blazers

F Jerami Grant (ankle) probable
F Keon Johnson (hip) questionable
G Damian Lillard (calf) probable
C Jusuf Nurkic (adductor) probable
G Anfernee Simons (foot) probable
F Justise Winslow (ankle) probable

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
F Gordon Hayward (shoulder) out
F Cody Martin (quad) doubtful

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Trail Blazers at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Trail Blazers 116, Hornets 108

Moneyline

Just go ahead and PASS on the moneyline in this game with the Trail Blazers being favored on the road. Taking Portland straight up isn’t worth the risk considering the return you would receive if they come away with a win.

Against the spread

TRAIL BLAZERS -5.5 (-101) is where I’m leaning in this game with Portland having Lillard back in the lineup. The Trail Blazers have a bevy of injuries, but most of them are probable to play on Wednesday.

The Hornets are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings against the Hornets.

Over/Under

With the Trail Blazers having Lillard back, OVER 219.5 (-112) is an enticing wager in this game. The Hornets struggle on the defensive end, so there should be plenty of points scored in this contest.

The Over is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings between the Trail Blazers and the Hornets.

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Portland Trail Blazers at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

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

The Portland Trail Blazers (3-2) visit the Charlotte Hornets (4-2) Sunday. The game is set to tip at 7 p.m. ET and will be held at the Spectrum Center. Below, we look at the Trail Blazers vs. Hornets odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

With both teams starting off the season hot, this matchup is primed to be a thriller.

The Hornets will be at home with SF Miles Bridges leading the team in scoring at 25.5 points per game (PPG). He’s totaled at least 30 points in three of the team’s five games.

With PG Terry Rozier expected to return from an ankle injury, the Hornets backcourt should be at full strength. Charlotte will face a challenge with PG Damian Lillard and SG CJ McCollum coming to town.

The Trail Blazers duo is practically impossible to fully stop. McCollum averages 24.2 PPG, while Lillard is at 19.2 PPG, the lowest amount since his rookie season.

Trail Blazers at Hornets odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 3:55 p.m. ET.

Money line: Trail Blazers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Hornets +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers -2.5 (-107) | Hornets +2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Trail Blazers at Hornets key injuries

Trail Blazers

None

Hornets

PG Terry Rozier (ankle) probable

Trail Blazers at Hornets odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Hornets 112, Blazers 108

Money line

BET CHARLOTTE (+110) as it has great value. Charlotte leads the NBA in scoring at 117.5 PPG. While that may not be sustainable, the Hornets have been on fire offensively.

The Blazers rank eighth in defensive rating (102.1), but they’re struggling offensively as Lillard hasn’t quite adapted to the league’s new rules.

At home with a plus-money value, the Hornets have proven enough offensively, especially with PG LaMelo Ball helping captain them.

Taking on a Trail Blazers team that has struggled at times this season, the Hornets will be to looking to rebound from Friday’s 114-99 loss at the Miami Heat.

With many rising stars, it’s time to start taking Charlotte seriously.

Against the spread

PASS on the spread and bet the money line for the better value as noted above.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 230.5 (-110) as the two teams have struggled to consistently score so far this season.

The Hornets were held under 100 points Friday for the first time this season against the league’s best defensive team in Miami. Now, they’re facing another top-ten defensive side in Portland, led by SF Robert Covington.

I expect the Hornets to win, but in doing so, it must be Rozier or Ball to cook as Covington is one of the best defenders and may get the best of Bridges.

If Covington can do his part, the Hornets may struggle to score. With Ball and Rozier both lengthy and quick respectively, they may also cause Portland some troubles.

Ultimately, given the total, I would go with the Under (230.5), especially given how the rule changes have impacted free-throw shooting, taking a player like Lillard’s attempts per game from 7.2 to 4.0.

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Portland Trail Blazers at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and prediction

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

The Portland Trail Blazers (32-23) stop by Spectrum Center Sunday for a 7 p.m. ET game against the host Charlotte Hornets (27-28). Below, we analyze the Trail Blazers-Hornets odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

Portland snapped a two-game losing skid by eking past the San Antonio Spurs Friday without Damian Lillard 107-106 as 2.5-point point road underdogs.

The Blazers are just 2-4 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) over the past two weeks.

Charlotte is on a four-game losing streak (0-4 ATS) with the latest being 130-115 smackdown at the hands of the Brooklyn Nets. Over the last two weeks, the Hornets are 2-5 SU and ATS.

The Blazers worked the Hornets 123-111 March 1 in their first meeting this season to extend their win streak to six games over Charlotte and Portland covered five of those meetings.

Trail Blazers at Hornets: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Money line: Trail Blazers -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Hornets +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Against the spread/ATS: Trail Blazers -4.5 (-110) | Hornets +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Trail Blazers at Hornets: Key injuries

Trail Blazers

PG Damian Lillard (hamstring) out
C Zach Collins (ankle) out

Hornets

PG Devonte’ Graham (quadriceps) questionable
PF P.J. Washington (ankle) questionable
PG LaMelo Ball (wrist) out
SF Gordon Hayward (foot) out
SG Malik Monk (ankle) out

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

Prediction

Hornets 109, Trail Blazers 106

Money line (ML)

Lillard is tied for the fifth-best odds on BetMGM to win the MVP and his absence significantly reduces Portland’s edge in the backcourt given Charlotte’s cluster injuries at guard.

Also, not only is Lillard one of the best clutch players in the Association but the Hornets are the only team in the league with a better net rating in clutch situations.

Furthermore, the “sharps” are betting on Charlotte while the “average Joe” is backing Portland. According to Pregame.com, nearly three-fourths of the money (“sharps”) are taking the Hornets’ money line whereas close to 70% of the total bets (“average Joe”) are on the Blazers.

Slight “LEAN” to the HORNETS (+155) for a quarter unit if at all because I “like” Charlotte plus the points.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Definitely BET the HORNETS +4.5 (-110) heavier than or instead Charlotte’s money line.

The Blazers are just 2-7 ATS when laying from 3-4.5 points this season and the Hornets are 7-5-1 ATS at home vs. teams with a winning record.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the UNDER 218.5 (-110) for a quarter unit because this game should be a bit of a “rock fight” due to all the absences of shot creators between both teams.

Charlotte would definitely prefer this stays Under given its edge over every team in close games and the Hornets are 7-17-1 O/U this season at home.

Lastly, just like with the sides, the “sharps” are betting the Under and the “average Joe” is taking the Over.

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