Hornets vs. Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Feb. 28

Hornets vs. Trail Blazers Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Venue: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
• Coverage: KUNP and FDSSE

The Charlotte Hornets (29-31) will look to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the Portland Trail Blazers (29-31) on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Spectrum Center as 7.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 1 p.m. ET on KUNP and FDSSE. The matchup has an over/under of 229.5 points.

Hornets vs. Trail Blazers Odds & Spread

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Hornets vs. Trail Blazers Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Hornets win (72.3%)

Hornets vs. Trail Blazers Betting Trends

• The Hornets are 37-22-1 against the spread this season.
• The Trail Blazers have 33 wins against the spread in 60 games this year.
• Hornets games have gone over the total 24 times this season.
• Trail Blazers games this season have hit the over on 32 of 60 set point totals (53.3%).
• Against the spread, Charlotte has fared worse at home, covering 16 times in 28 home games, and 21 times in 32 road games.
• The Hornets have gone over the over/under in a lower percentage of home games (32.1%) than away games (46.9%).
• Against the spread, Portland has performed better at home (18-13-0) than away (15-14-0).
• Trail Blazers games have finished above the over/under 64.5% of the time at home (20 of 31), and 41.4% of the time on the road (12 of 29).

Hornets Leaders

• Kon Knueppel is averaging 19.4 points, 3.5 assists and 5.4 boards.
• LaMelo Ball averages 19.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 7.3 assists.
• Miles Bridges averages 17.9 points, 6.0 boards and 3.4 assists.
• Brandon Miller's numbers on the season are 20.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, shooting 42.6% from the field and 37.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.1 made 3-pointers (10th in NBA).
• Moussa Diabate is averaging 8.3 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 1.0 block.

Trail Blazers Leaders

• Deni Avdija averages 24.4 points, 7.0 rebounds and 6.6 assists. He is also draining 46.3% of his shots from the field and 34.1% from 3-point range, with 2.1 triples per contest.
• Donovan Clingan averages 11.9 points, 11.5 boards and 2.1 assists. He is also sinking 53.1% of his shots from the field and 33.7% from 3-point range, with 1.1 triples per contest.
• Toumani Camara's numbers on the season are 13.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest. He is making 43.6% of his shots from the field and 36.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.6 triples.
• The Trail Blazers are getting 18.8 points, 3.5 boards and 2.3 assists per game from Jerami Grant.
• Per game, Jrue Holiday provides the Trail Blazers 15.5 points, 4.5 boards and 6.3 assists, plus 1.2 steals and 0.1 blocks.

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