The Charlotte Hornets (14-40) and Portland Trail Blazers (23-33) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10 p.m. ET from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Blazers are 5.5-point favorites over the Hornets on the spread, with the over/under set at 224.5 total points. Portland is a -205 favorite to win outright, while Charlotte is +170 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Hornets vs. Trail Blazers predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, February 22.
Hornets vs Trail Blazers Prediction
Moneyline
My Blazers vs. Hornets best bet is on Portland moneyline, with the best line currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
Over/Under
I'm staying away from the total in this matchup.
My Pick: Trail Blazers Moneyline (-205)
Hornets vs Trail Blazers Odds, Spread, Picks
| Hornets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -110 | 224.5 -110 / -110 | +170 |
| Trail Blazers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5.5 -110 | 224.5 -110 / -110 | -205 |
- Hornets vs. Trail Blazers spread: Trail Blazers -5.5
- Hornets vs. Trail Blazers over/under: 224.5 total points
- Hornets vs. Trail Blazers moneyline: Hornets +170, Trail Blazers -205
- Hornets vs. Trail Blazers best bet: Blazers ML (-205)
Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Preview
The Charlotte Hornets and the Portland Trail Blazers will clash from Portland on Saturday Night. Charlotte begins the contest with a record of 14-40. That record has been one of the worst in the NBA.
Entering the season, the Hornets were expected to finish near the bottom of the East, and they have lived up to those expectations. The Hornets have struggled lately, losing eight of their last 10 games. Charlotte has not reached the postseason since 2016.
First-year Hornets head coach Charles Lee will attempt to turn around this franchise. Lee was the associate head coach for the Boston Celtics last season.
LaMelo Ball leads the Hornets with 27.3 points per game and 7.3 assists. Miles Bridges has averaged 20.2 points per game and 7.8 rebounds. Big man Mark Williams has added 15.3 points and a team-best 9.6 rebounds. The Hornets have averaged 106.3 points per game.
Portland begins the contest with a record of 23-33. That record has exceeded expectations.
Portland was supposed to be one of the worst teams in the West entering the year. The Blazers trail the final play-in spot in the Western Conference by five games.
The Trail Blazers were one of the hottest teams in the NBA a couple of weeks ago, but they have now lost four straight games.
Head coach Chauncey Billups' team has been above average playing on their home floor this season with a record of 15-14. Billups and the Blazers have not reached the postseason since 2021.
The Blazers last played on Thursday when they lost 110-102 against the Lakers.
Anfernee Simmons leads the team with 18.4 points per game. Former Kentucky standout Shaedon Sharpe has averaged 17.0 points and 2.5 assists. Deni Avdija has added 14.8 points and 6.3 rebounds. Portland has averaged 109.1 points per game on the season.
Best Bet: Trail Blazers ML (-205)
Hornets vs Trail Blazers Parlay
Trail Blazers Moneyline
As mentioned, the Blazers have played their best basketball at home this season.
Meanwhile, Charlotte has posted a road record of 5-20.
Portland matches up well with this Hornets team and should be able to bounce back at home tonight.
Mark Williams Over 13.5 Points
We will team up with our Action Pro report for this prop.
Our pro report projects 16.8 points from Williams tonight, giving us a substantial edge on this line.
Jerami Grant Over 14.5 Points
We are getting strong value on this prop at plus-money.
Our prop report projects 16.1 points from Grant tonight.
The veteran has averaged 14.4 points per game this season.
Blazers vs. Hornets Parlay Picks
- Trail Blazers Moneyline
- Mark Williams Over 13.5 Points
- Jerami Grant Over 14.5 Points
Parlay Payout: +335
Trail Blazers vs. Hornets Betting Trends
