The Charlotte Hornets (9-24) are near the bottom of the league in the standings but have won two of their last three games.
The Portland Trail Blazers (17-16) are still in the playoff mix but have lost three straight games.
The Hornets vs Trail Blazers prediction among NBA expert picks will likely favor the Trail Blazers, given that they have the better record. We should be in for an exciting game!
Last Game Records
The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in their last game, which helped them earn their second win in their last three games.
The Portland Trail Blazers have dropped three straight games, which came against the Denver Nuggets and back-to-back games against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
These records should definitely be considered when making your Hornets vs Trail Blazers prediction.
Matchup Information
Hornets vs. Trail Blazers Betting Analysis
Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets had excellent all-around NBA team stats in their latest win over the Lakers, as they put up 134 points and saw very solid contributions in the scoring department from their players.
PJ Washington led the way with 24 points, five rebounds, and four assists. LaMelo Ball provided 23 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and three steals.
Terry Rozier had 23 points, six assists, four rebounds, and two steals. Kelly Oubre added 19 points and five rebounds.
Gordon Hayward chipped in with 15 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Mason Plumlee contributed 11 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two blocks.
When the Hornets roster collectively puts up NBA player stats like this, they are a very tough team to beat and are better than their record indicates. Unfortunately for them, they’ve been dealing with a ton of injuries to their best players all season long, which has led to their poor record.
Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers have been struggling as of late, as they’ve failed to click on both sides of the floor simultaneously over their last few games.
When their defense is able to hold their opponents to a low scoring total, their offense has taken a hit. When their offense is rolling, their defense is lacking.
The Trail Blazers are at full strength, though, they are one of the toughest teams to beat in the league, especially when you consider that Damian Lillard is still leading them and in the prime of his career.
Lillard is a bonafide shot creator and is hard to stop, no matter where he’s at on the floor.
Josh Hart and Jerami Grant both provide a little bit of everything, both offensively and defensively.
Anfernee Simons is morphing into the secondary scoring option that Lillard needs next to him, and Jusuf Nurkic continues to be a problem to handle inside the paint.
Updates
Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) is questionable. Nick Richards (knee) is doubtful.
Josh Hart (ankle) is probable.
Hornets vs. Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Trail Blazers are favored with a -6 spread on NBA odds. The over/under is 240. The Trail Blazers’ moneyline is -220, whereas the Hornets’ moneyline is +190.
The Hornets are 15-17-1 against the spread. The Trail Blazers are 20-13 against the spread.
All of these stats should be considered when making your Hornets vs Trail Blazers prediction.
Hornets vs. Trail Blazers Betting Prediction
Both teams have been struggling as of late, as they are far from where they want to be in the standings.
The Trail Blazers were seen as one of the best teams in the league earlier this season but have been struggling with consistency since, as new pieces are still integrating themselves into the fabric of this team.
The Hornets have been dealing with injuries all season long, which has clearly hurt them.
This game is easily one of the more intriguing NBA matchups on the NBA schedule tonight, as two of the best point guards in the league will be going at it.
Expect the Trail Blazers to get back on track in this one and cover the spread.
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