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Portland Trail Blazers Favored to Dominate Charlotte Hornets in Cross-Conference Matchup

The Charlotte Hornets are set to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in a cross-conference matchup at Moda Center in Portland, OR. The Trail Blazers previously defeated the Hornets 102-97 as 1.5-point road favorites on January 24. Portland is favored to win once again, opening at -4.5 with the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned for more insights and predictions for this game as it approaches.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hornets +160 | Trail Blazers -188
• Spread: Hornets +4.5 (-110) | Trail Blazers -4.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 221.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Portland will win straight-up is 65%.

Charlotte vs Portland Stats

Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets have struggled in recent games, losing four out of their last five contests. Despite a surprise victory against the Los Angeles Lakers, they suffered a defeat at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. The team faces challenges due to key injuries, with several players sidelined. LaMelo Ball is day-to-day with an ankle injury. In terms of performance, the Hornets rank 28th in offense and 11th in defense. They have a record of 14-40 this season and have room for improvement in various aspects of their game, including field goal percentage and turnovers.

Portland Trail Blazers Analysis

In late January and early February, the Portland Trail Blazers had a strong performance with a 10-1 record SU and 11-0 ATS. However, they have since lost four consecutive games, going 0-4 ATS. Despite forcing 24 turnovers in their recent loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Trail Blazers struggled with shooting percentages and are dealing with injuries to key players like Deandre Ayton and Matisse Thybulle. Currently ranked 14th in the power rankings, the Trail Blazers have a record of 23-33 (31-25 ATS) and are ranked #25 for offense and #19 for defense in the league. Their offensive stats include shooting averages of 45.04% from the field, 34.40% from three-point range, and 77.38% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 47.58% from the field, 36.33% from three-point range, and 79.84% from the free-throw line. Portland averages 43.43 rebounds, 23.41 offensive assists, and 15.18 turnovers per game on offense, while allowing 44.21 defensive rebounds, 26.38 defensive assists, and 13.98 turnovers per game on defense.

Trail Blazers Favored Against Struggling Hornets Due to Roster Depth and Home Advantage

The Trail Blazers are favored against the Hornets due to the perception of having more roster depth, particularly in light of LaMelo Ball's potential absence. The Hornets have been struggling, having lost 10 of their last 12 games. Their offensive efficiency has also been lackluster, scoring only 105.7 points per 100 possessions. While the Hornets managed to upset the Lakers, they also failed to score more than 90 points against lesser opponents like Orlando and Brooklyn in recent games. On the other hand, the Trail Blazers have been performing well at home, with an 8-1 against the spread record in their last nine home games. Jerami Grant and Anfernee Simmons are expected to bounce back from a poor scoring performance against the Lakers.

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