Portland Trail Blazers vs Charlotte Hornets Preview
At 9:00 ET, the Trail Blazers (-150) will host the Hornets (+124) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 215.5.
Portland is favored by 3 points and is currently on a 7-game losing streak. The Hornets are 13th in the East and 4th in the Southeast Division.
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Portland Trail Blazers vs Charlotte Hornets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Hornets and Trail Blazers did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Trail Blazers have the leg up at 3-0. The Trail Blazers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 226 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Across the Hornets last five road games, the team averaged 99 points per game while allowing 112. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Portland has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 105 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Hornets have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
- As the betting favorite, the Trail Blazers have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Portland posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
Today, the Hornets are 3-point underdogs against the Trail Blazers. This season, Charlotte has been the underdog in 52 of their 56 games. As the underdog, they have gone 12-40 straight up and 21-29 against the spread.
On the road, the Hornets are 9-18 ATS compared to 12-15 ATS at home. Currently, they have lost four straight games against the spread as the underdog.
Charlotte’s O/U record for the season is 28-28, and the under has hit in their last four games. This year, their games have averaged 227.1 points, and today’s line is set at 215.5.
In their most recent game, the Hornets lost to the Warriors by a score of 97-84. The O/U line for that game was 229 points. Charlotte was getting 12.5 points in that game, and they are now 21-33 ATS for the season.
Overall, the Hornets are 14-42 on the season, which puts them 13th in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 5-17 compared to 9-25 against the East.
This season, the Hornets have struggled to score, averaging just 108.3 points per game (28th). On the road, they are averaging 107.3 points per game (29th).
When it comes to shooting, Charlotte is 27th in field goal percentage at 45%. They are also last in the league in free throw attempts (18.9 per game).
In terms of pace, the Hornets are 21st in the NBA at 97.9 possessions per game. They are 20th in offensive rebounds (10.2 per game) and 25th in assists (24.9 per game).
At this time, the Hornets’ defense is positioned 24th in the NBA, permitting 118.8 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Hornets are causing 13.1 turnovers per game, ranking 19th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 22nd in rejections, averaging 4.7 blocked shots each game.
The Trail Blazers have lost seven straight games and are currently 15-40 on the season. In the Western Conference, they are 14th and 5th in the Northwest Division. Today, they are favored by 3 points against the Hornets.
At home this season, Portland has an average scoring margin of -5.7 points per game. Their ATS record at home is 11-16, and they have gone 9-18 straight-up. As the favorite, they are 1-4 and 25-30 ATS overall.
In the Western Conference, the Blazers are 6-32 compared to 9-8 in non-conference games. Today’s O/U line of 215.5 is lower than all but one of their games this season. On average, their games have finished with 224.8 points.
In their last game, the Trail Blazers lost to the Nuggets by a score of 127-112. They were 8.5-point underdogs going into the game. This loss dropped their ATS record to 25-30 for the season.
At home this season, the Trail Blazers are averaging 110 points per game, which is 28th in the NBA. Overall, Portland is 29th in the league in scoring at 107.9 points per game. In terms of pace, the Blazers are 20th in the NBA.
When it comes to their shooting, Portland is 30th in field goal percentage at 44%. From beyond the arc, the Blazers are 26th in three-point shooting at 35%. In terms of three-point attempts, they are 20th in the league.
Despite being 30th in true shooting percentage, the Trail Blazers are 5th in offensive rebounds. In terms of assists, Portland is last in the NBA at 22.7 per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Trail Blazers’ defense is giving up an average of 116.9 points per contest. The Portland defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.6% of their field goal attempts vs. Portland.
Our projections indicate that the Trail Blazers should come out top with a projected score of 90-86.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Tips
- Take the Trail Blazers on the moneyline
- The Trail Blazers should also cover at -3
- Our NBA model projects 176 points, and we suggest taking the under
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
- Malcolm Brogdon – Illness – Out
- Robert Williams III – Knee – Out
- Moses Brown – Wrist – Out
- Shaedon Sharpe – Abdomen – Out
- Scoot Henderson – Adductor – Out
- Rayan Rupert – Ankle – Out
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Davis Bertans – Knee – Doubtful
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Out
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
