If you’re looking for Hornets vs. Trail Blazers predictions, you’ve come to the right place. The Trail Blazers are on the move to take on the Hornets on Wednesday, Apr 3 at 7:00 ET. At present, the total is set at 212.5, and the Hornets are favored by 1.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Hornets vs. Trail Blazers player props and predictions.
Hornets vs. Trail Blazers Odds
- Spread: Hornets -1.5
- Total 212.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Apr 3
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte NC
- TV: BSSE
Trail Blazers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Portland has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 98 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have gone 4-5-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-10.
Hornets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their five previous home games, Charlotte has an ATS mark of 1-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 96 points per game.
- Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Hornets have an overall record of 3-0 while going 1-2 against the spread.
Is a Win at Charlotte Possible for the Trail Blazers?
Today, the Trail Blazers are looking to end their 10-game losing streak as they take on the Hornets. Despite being 1.5-point underdogs, Portland is 34-34 ATS as the underdog this season.
In their last game against the Magic, the Blazers lost by a score of 104-103. They were 17.5-point underdogs in that game, giving them an ATS win.
Portland’s O/U record for the season is 37-37-1, and their games have averaged 223.2 points per game. This is higher than today’s line of 212.5.
In Western Conference play, the Blazers are 8-40 and currently sit in 14th place. Against other teams in the Northwest Division, they are just 1-15.
On the road, the Trail Blazers are 8-29 straight up and 19-18 ATS. Their average scoring margin on the road is -11.4 points per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Trail Blazers are 28th in the league at 107.2 points per game. In terms of their road scoring, they are averaging 105.6 points per game, which is 29th in the NBA. So far, they have outscored the league average in just 25.3% of their games.
When it comes to their pace of play, Portland is 17th in the league at 97.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 29th in the NBA at 44%. From beyond the arc, the Blazers are hitting 35% of their three-point attempts, which is 24th in the league.
So far this season, Portland has been one of the worst teams in terms of assists, ranking last in the NBA at 23.1 per game. In terms of free throws, they are 19th in the league at 16.5 made free throws per game.
At present, the Trail Blazers’ defense is ranked 19th, allowing 116.0 points per game. Portland’s defense is currently forcing 14.5 turnovers per game, which is 28th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 25th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.4 rejections per game.
Do the Hornets Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Today, the Hornets are favored by 1.5 points at home against the Trail Blazers. In their last three games, Charlotte has been favored and has gone 3-2 as the favorite this season.
Charlotte’s O/U record for the season is 37-38, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have seen a combined scoring total of 223.3 points.
Charlotte’s most recent game was a 118-104 loss to the Celtics. They were 18.5-point underdogs in that game, and the O/U line was 218.5.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Hornets are currently in 13th place with a record of 18-57. Within the Southeast Division, they are in 4th place with a record of 4-10 against division opponents.
Against the spread, the Hornets have covered in their last two games and have an ATS record of 29-44 for the season. At home, they are 16-19 ATS and 8-30 straight up.
At home, the Hornets are averaging 108.1 points per game, which is 29th in the NBA. Overall, they are 29th in scoring at 106.3 points per game. They have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 32% of their games this season.
From beyond the arc, Charlotte is shooting 35% as a team, which is 25th in the league. In terms of pace, they are 25th at 96.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to their free-throw shooting, the Hornets are last in the NBA in both attempts and makes at 18.4 and 14.3 per game, respectively. In terms of assists, they are 28th at 24.6 per game.
At this time, the Hornets’ defense is positioned 22nd in the NBA, permitting 116.9 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Hornets defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 58.1% while allowing 37.5% from downtown.
Hornets vs. Trail Blazers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Miles Bridges and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -125. Our projections have Miles Bridges finishing with a stat line of 22 points, 8 and 3 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 24.5.
- The Prop: Miles Bridges Under 24.5 Points (-125)
Hornets vs. Trail Blazers Predictions
We’re putting our money on the Hornets to win, and have the projected score sitting at 109-102. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Hornets at -1.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 212.5, and our model predicts the Trail Blazers and Hornets to score a combined 211 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Hornets -1.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook