The Portland Trail Blazers (7-3) and Charlotte Hornets (3-8) will square off on Wednesday in what should be an exciting game.
The Blazers defeated the Miami Heat on a last-second shot on Monday. Portland recently got Damian Lillard back from injury, and they are playing an inspired brand of basketball.
As for Charlotte, the Hornets have dropped five consecutive games. They have the talent to play better but have obviously underperformed.
Matchup General Information
As a result, the Hornets’ standings placement has continued to trend in the wrong direction.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, November 9, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Let’s take a look at the Trail Blazers vs Hornets picks, odds, and trends.
Trail Blazers vs. Hornets Odds Breakdown
The odds for this game have yet to be released. However, it would not be surprising to see the Blazers listed as the favorite, given their strong start to the year and Charlotte’s underperformance.
Blazers Odds Breakdown
The Trail Blazers odds of winning will boil down to execution. If they go out and play as they have been over the past couple of weeks, Portland will fare well in Charlotte.
Portland has been the second-best team in the NBA in terms of covering the spread this season. They are currently ranked second in the league with an 8-2 against the spread record, trailing only the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Hornets Odds Breakdown
Meanwhile, Charlotte is towards the bottom of the league with a 4-7 against the spread ranking. Their inability to cover spreads has played a role in their all-around difficult 2022-2023 campaign.
Nevertheless, the Hornets could shock the Blazers and cover the spread on Wednesday. Let’s take a closer look at the Trail Blazers vs Hornets picks, odds, and trends.
Matchup Information
- Date and Time: November 9, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Venue: Spectrum Center
- How to Watch: NBA League Pass
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers narrowly escaped with a victory over the Heat on Monday, winning 110-107. They are now 3-2 over their past five games.
The Blazers are not dominating the competition. But they are playing a quality brand of basketball, avoiding losing streaks, and finding ways to win close games. As a result, they have been one of the best early-season surprises.
Trail Blazers at the Rankings
Portland ranks just 25th in points per game, 20th in rebounds per game, and 26th in assists per game. With that being said, they are fourth in three-point percentage.
Their ability to knock down the long ball has played a pivotal role in their success up to this point. They will want to be careful not to live and die by three three-balls, as that is a risky style to have.
Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets are in the midst of a brutal losing streak. Their offense has especially let them down as of late. The Hornets are really struggling to put the ball in the basket on a consistent basis right now.
Charlotte is 22nd in points per game this season. However, they are 16th in three-point percentage and 26th in field goal percentage.
Although they rank higher than overall points per game, Portland is better from an efficiency perspective.
Charlotte is 10th in rebounds and assists per game. As mentioned earlier, Charlotte could have a much better record. But they have endured trouble trying to win games late.
The Hornets will aim to take care of business at home against this Blazers team. They will look for Terry Rozier, who’s averaging 24 points and seven assists per game, to lead the charge.
Rozier has factored into the Hornets’ NBA player stats and NBA team stats without question this season.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
On the surface, this is one of those NBA matchups where the Trail Blazers seem destined to win. Their NBA schedule is aligned perfectly to face this laboring Hornets team.
Who to Bet On?
But is Portland the pick to click? It is time to make our official Trail Blazers vs Hornets picks for Wednesday.
In what should be a competitive affair, the Blazers will likely win this game. Since we don’t know the odds at this current juncture, go ahead and take Portland on the moneyline.
NBA Pick: Trail Blazers
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