Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction – 2/22/2025

The Charlotte Hornets (14-40) are set to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers (23-33) on Saturday night, February 22, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET. This matchup will take place at the Moda Center, a challenging venue for visiting teams, particularly for the Hornets, who will be making a long journey cross-country and across two time zones. This travel disadvantage could significantly impact Charlotte's performance.

Portland enters the game as a favorite, currently sitting at -4.5 on the spread, with a moneyline of -185. The Trail Blazers have a 63% implied win probability, while the Hornets, at +160 on the moneyline, hold a 37% chance of pulling off the upset. However, both teams are struggling, with the Trail Blazers having lost their last four games and the Hornets suffering through a rough stretch that has seen them lose 38 of their last 50 contests. Charlotte's most recent defeat came against the Denver Nuggets, where they fell 129-115.

Despite their struggles, bettors are taking note of Anfernee Simons, particularly in the Points, Rebounds, and Assists prop market, which has seen significant action. The total opened at Over 29.5 Points, Rebounds, and Assists (-120) and has since moved to 30.5 (-105), indicating sharp bettors are leaning towards the over.

With both teams desperate for a win, this matchup presents an intriguing opportunity for bettors. The Hornets will need to overcome their travel fatigue and recent poor play, while the Trail Blazers will look to break their losing streak and regain their footing at home.

Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction

Predicted Final Score: Charlotte Hornets 112.41 vs Portland Trail Blazers 112.56

Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers Win Probabilities

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