| MATCHUP | Charlotte Hornets | Portland Trailblazers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 32-33 | 31-34 |
| Spread | -2.5 -115 | +2.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -155 | +130 |
| Total | Over 228.5 (-108) | Under 228.5 (-112) |
| Where | Moda Center, Portland, OR | |
| When | Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | KUNP 16 | |
The Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Moda 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 Heat and Suns, and they play the Kings next. The Hornets have won 16 of their last 21 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 47 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 21 points and 3.4 assists, while Kon Knueppel is averaging 19.3 points and 5.5 rebounds. LaMelo Ball is the third double-digit scorer, and Miles Bridges is dishing out 3.4 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.3 rebounds per game.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Rockets, beat the Pacers, and play the Jazz next. The Trail Blazers have won 8 of their last 14 games.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 115.2 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 118.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Deni Avdija is averaging 24.4 points and 7 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 21.4 points and 4.4 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer, and Jrue Holiday is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Trail Blazers have won each of their 12 previous games against the Hornets at Moda Center following a win.
- The Hornets have lost 16 of their 17 previous night games at Moda Center.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last five home games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 15 night games at Moda Center.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last eight night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Trail Blazers’ last eight games at Moda Center has gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Hornets’ last 10 games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Robert Williams III is one of only 13 players in the league to have recorded 4+ blocks in consecutive games this season.
- Jrue Holiday leads all Trail Blazers players for assists per 36 minutes (7.9) this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Ryan Kalkbrenner ranks 7th amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.4) this season.
- Moussa Diabate ranks 12th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (8.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (17.2).
- The Trail Blazers have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q1 deficit this season—trailing by 20 points vs. the Thunder on November 5.
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons—the longest active streak in the NBA.
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.1).
Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
The Trail Blazers will be without Damian Lillard and Shaedon Sharpe.
Tidjane Salaun, Coby White, and Liam McNeeley are out for the Hornets.
Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
The Hornets have been the fun, sexy team over the last month and we’ve been on them a lot during this stretch. The Hornets are also 41-24 ATS. I get it. However, the Hornets are coming off a couple of losses and now we’re seeing guys pop up on the injury report. The Trail Blazers are as healthy as they’ve been in months and they’re usually a tough out at home. The Trail Blazers have won 6 of the last 8 games against the Hornets. The Blazers have a chance to move up in those play-in standings. I love the Hornets and the direction they’re heading, but I want the bucket with Portland in this spot.