Portland Trail Blazers (23-33) vs Charlotte Hornets (14-40)
Game Info: Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Moda Center)
Betting Odds: Portland Trail Blazers -4.5 -- Over/Under: 221.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: BlazerVision
The Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Moba Center. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Nuggets, beat the Lakers, and they play the Kings, Warriors, and Mavericks next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.3 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 46.4 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 27.3 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 20.2 points and 7.8 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Smith Jr. is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Lakers and Nuggets, and they play the Jazz, Wizards, and Nets next. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 109.1 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 114.7 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 18.4 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 17 points and 3.7 rebounds. Deni Avdija is the third double-digit scorer and Jerami Grant is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Hornets have lost 15 of their 16 previous night games at Moda Center.
- The Trail Blazers have won each of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Trail Blazers have lost six of their last seven games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have won each of their last two games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as home favorites.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers rank 29th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (9.4).
- The Trail Blazers rank 29th in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (37.5%).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for true shooting percentage this season (54.0%).
- The Hornets rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.1%).
Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
The Trail Blazers won’t have Deandre Ayton and Matisse Thybulle.
The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller due to a wrist injury.
Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
The Portland Trail Blazers have played the better ball over the last month, and they're going to have the edge at home. However, the Trail Blazers have cooled off lately, with a 0-4 record SU and ATS in their last four games. The Charlotte Hornets will have the best player on the floor, and they've quietly covered seven of their last 10 games, which includes a double-digit upset over the Lakers. I don't think the Trail Blazers or Hornets are good enough to lay these sorts of lines. Also, the underdog has covered five of the last eight games between the Hornets and Trail Blazers. Anything can happen in this game between two teams that won't make the playoffs. Give me the Hornets and the points.
Randy’s Pick Charlotte Hornets +4.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
