The Charlotte Hornets (14-42) and Portland Trail Blazers (15-40) meet at Moda Center Sunday. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Trail Blazers won 2-0 last season
The Hornets fell just short of covering as 12.5-point underdogs in a 97-84 loss at the Golden State Warriors Friday as the Under (228) hit. The loss snapped a 4-game straight-up (SU) and against-the-spread (ATS) winning streak.
The Trail Blazers are on a 7-game SU skid and have failed to cover in 5 straight. Their most recent loss was as 8-point home underdogs in a 127-112 defeat to the Denver Nuggets Friday as the Over (216.5) cashed.