Hornets vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 25

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 25, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Trail Blazers are -1.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 214.5 points
  • Watch the game on RTNW | BSCH

The Charlotte Hornets visit Moda Center at the Rose Quarter to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Portland, OR.

The Trail Blazers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Hornets vs Trail Blazers Over/Under is 215.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 22-34 against the spread, while the Trail Blazers are 25-30 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Trail Blazers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+2.5 -105O 215.5 -115+125
Portland Trail Blazers -2.5 -115U 215.5 -105-150

Trail Blazers vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Trail Blazers will win Sunday‘s game with 63.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Hornets and Trail Blazers.

Trail Blazers vs Hornets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Trail Blazers will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 33 away games (+19.80 Units / 59% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 49 of their last 77 games (+17.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 63 games (+11.05 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 4Q Spread in 11 of their last 13 games (+8.85 Units / 63% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games (+8.25 Units / 63% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 54 games (+13.80 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 38 of their last 61 games (+12.85 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 42 games (+11.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 45 games (+11.15 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 27 games at home (+6.90 Units / 24% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 22-34 (-15.35 Units / -24.96% ROI).

  • 14-42 against the Moneyline (-3.05 Units / -5.21% ROI)
  • 28-28 against the Over for game total points (-2.8 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 28-28 against the Under for game total points (-2.8 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Trail Blazers have gone 25-30 (-7.85 Units / -13.04% ROI).

  • 15-40 against the Moneyline (-2.3 Units / -3.93% ROI)
  • 26-29 against the Over for game total points (-5.9 Units / -9.74% ROI)
  • 29-26 against the Under for game total points (+0.45 Units / 0.74% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 27 of their last 72 games (-20.40 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 19 of their last 54 games (-19.85 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 61 games (-18.70 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 56 games (-18.70 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 35 games at home (-16.30 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 28 of their last 77 games (-25.60 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 62 games (-25.55 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 77 games (-22.80 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 30 of their last 75 games (-19.35 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the Spread in 31 of their last 75 games (-17.35 Units / -21% ROI)

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Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers

Keys to the game – away

Portland Trail Blazers: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The Trail Blazers were 15-31 (.326) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Trail Blazers are winless (0-12) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .169

The Trail Blazers are 1-7 (.125) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

The Trail Blazers are 6-26 (.188) when losing the rebounding margin this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .353

Injury Report: Trail Blazers vs. HornetsSunday‘s Game, Feb. 25

  • Scoot Henderson (Portland Trail Blazers): Groin, Out
  • Rayan Rupert (Portland Trail Blazers): Ankle, Out
  • Moses Brown (Portland Trail Blazers): Wrist, Out
  • Shaedon Sharpe (Portland Trail Blazers): Abdomen, Out
  • Malcolm Brogdon (Portland Trail Blazers): Elbow, Out
  • Robert Williams (Portland Trail Blazers): Knee, Out For Season
  • Davis Bertans (Charlotte Hornets): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): Ankle, Out
  • Mark Williams (Charlotte Hornets): Back, Out

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets shot 33% from three (881/2,669) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Hornets have averaged 1.15 points per shot (2,751 points/2,382 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Hornets shot 45% (1,655/3,654) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Hornets have 19.0 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.7

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,179 assists/ 775 TOs) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Trail Blazers have averaged 10.6 assists per game (551 assists/52 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7

The Trail Blazers are shooting 44% (984/2,254) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Trail Blazers have averaged 1.22 points per shot (2,748 points/2,254 shots) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.32

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,754 rebounds/53 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Hornets have allowed opponents to shoot 43% from three (386/895) on the road this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Hornets averaged 7.7 steals per game (634 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Hornets have allowed an eFG% of 58% this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%

Portland Trail Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have averaged 32.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,663 rebounds/52 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Trail Blazers have averaged 32.8 defensive rebounds per game (4,401 rebounds/134 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers averaged 33.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,738 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (538/1,343) at home last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%


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