Portland Trail Blazers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction NBA Picks 7/19/24

The Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Hornets meet Friday in summer league NBA action at the Pavilion. Here’s a Portland Trail Blazers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Portland Trail Blazers vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.

Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

The Trail Blazers lost the first game of the Summer League but since that point they have won two straight games. Two games ago against the Philadelphia 76ers they won 97-95 and in the last game against the Washington Wizards they were able to secure the 82-80 victory. Bryce McGowens had a strong game putting up 19 points while only hitting 1 of his 10 shots from deep. Rayan Rupert Jr put up 16 points, four rebounds, and two assists. There were three different players that put up at least 12 points. Donovan Clingan also put up eight points and 13 rebounds. 

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Hornets won the first two games of the Summer League but they coming off a loss in the last game against the Boston Celtics. The Hornets scored 84 points against the Boston Celtics but the defense gave up 89 points and that led to the defeat. Zavier Simpson had a strong game putting up 19 points, six assists, two rebounds. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. Matt Morgan also had a strong game putting up 15 points, four rebounds, and one assist. In this game the Hornets are giong to need to get out to a fast start. They can’t fall behind and let the Trail Blazers have some confidence. 

Portland Trail Blazers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction

The Trail Blazers have found success as of late, and it’s going to be no different in this game. The Hornets defense was an issue in the last game and they are going to really struggle again in this game. The Trail Blazers scored 97 points two games ago and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Hornets aren’t going to have no answer. Back the Trail Blazers against the spread.