Blazers vs Hornets Odds & Predictions (Nov. 9)
By Quinn Allen in NBA Basketball
Updated: September 19, 2024 at 9:44 am EDTPublished:
- The Blazers visit the Hornets on Wednesday
- Charlotte has lost five games in a row
- Read on for the odds and Blazers vs Hornets prediction
Two teams trending in completely opposite directions will meet on Wednesday evening as the surging Portland Trail Blazers (7-3, 4-1 away) continue their six-game road trip against the Charlotte Hornets (3-8, 1-4 home). The tip-off is scheduled for 7 PM ET at the Spectrum Center. Find the Blazers vs Hornets prediction below.
Damian Lillard’s return on Monday propelled Portland to a 110-107 win over the Miami Heat, with Josh Hart draining a buzzer-beating triple in the fourth to shock Jimmy Butler and Co. Charlotte meanwhile, lost to the Bradley Beal-less Washington Wizards as their struggles continued.
Blazers vs Hornets Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail Blazers | -5 (-112) | -200 | TBD |
| Charlotte Hornets | +5 (-109) | +163 | TBD |
Odds as of November 8th. Claim the ESPN BET promo code.
The Blazers are a 5-point favorite for Monday’s contest with steep moneyline odds of -200. They’re actually 8-2 ATS this season. The Hornets come back at +168 odds and have an ATS record of just 4-6.
In two meetings in 2021-22, both teams won one game apiece.
Portland Looking Good
No one expected much out of the Blazers in 2022-23 and although it’s still early, this team is turning heads in the West. Chauncey Billups’ group is currently third in the conference and just beat the Suns last Friday without Dame courtesy of a Jerami Grant game-winner.
🚨 JOSH HART HITS THE GAME-WINNER FOR THE BLAZERS 🚨pic.twitter.com/eQm3j5JqwR
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 8, 2022
On Monday, Lillard was back on the floor after a four-game absence due to a calf strain and he made his mark. The veteran dropped 19 points and dished out six dimes, but it was actually two others who shined. Anfernee Simons balled out for 25, while Grant also had 23. The Blazers looked to be out of his contest until a massive fourth quarter where they outscored Miami 37-26.
Portland closed out this game in fine fashion, going a perfect 8 for 8 from the field in the final six minutes. The rotation shot a sharp 43% from downtown and really clutched up when it mattered. After beating a solid Heat squad, the Blazers will undoubtedly be confident on Wednesday against the Hornets who are in awful shape at the moment.
Nothing Going Right in Charlotte
Absolutely nothing is going right for the Hornets. Gordon Hayward and LaMelo Ball continue to be sidelined because of injuries and that’s certainly hurt them. Monday was actually a clear-cut opportunity to finally win a game with the Wizards missing Beal, but Charlotte still couldn’t get it done.
There were 14 lead changes in this matchup and while Steve Clifford’s team was better in certain areas, they allowed Washington to shoot 52.5% from the field. Kyle Kuzma killed the Hornets in the final period, scoring nine of his 20 points. Offensively, the Hornets got a 25-point night from PJ Washington, while Kelly Oubre put up 20. Terry Rozier added 19 points, too. The bench unit scored just 27 points, however.
.@PJWashington: 25 PTS, 4 REB@T_Rozzay3: 19 PTS, 5 AST
Presented by @drpepper pic.twitter.com/YP6kDk0B4K
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) November 8, 2022
To make matters worse for Charlotte, they’ve managed to win just one of their five games at home. When Ball and Hayward return it will help a ton, but the Hornets just need to lock down defensively. They allowed 62 points in the second half alone on Monday.
Blazers vs Hornets Prediction
Portland is looking far too good to bet against and has won four of five on the road. The Blazers should comfortably cover against the Hornets.
Pick: Blazers -5 (-106)
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Quinn Allen is a sports journalist, with a background and education in broadcast journalism (BCIT '17). He is a full-time associate editor at ClutchPoints by day, where he writes about soccer, baseball, basketball, football, and more. At night, Quinn is a frequent contributor at SBD.
