Portland Trailblazers vs Charlotte Hornets Picks and Predictions for Saturday, February 28, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Portland Trail Blazers will be on the road Saturday afternoon with a 1:00 PM match-up inside the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, against the Charlotte Hornets, and we have you ready to roll with our Portland vs Charlotte prediction. Portland comes into this matchup with 28 wins and 31 losses on the year, while the Charlotte Hornets return home Saturday with 28 wins and 31 losses on the year. Portland comes into this matchup struggling a bit as of late, having lost three of the last five after a three-point home loss to Minnesota in their last outing. Charlotte comes into this game playing well, riding a 2 game-winning streak after a 32-point blowout in the previous round. victory against the Chicago Bulls. Read more about this Portland vs Charlotte prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Portland tries to end skid
The Portland offense has averaged 115.8 points on 45% shooting from the floor this season, but the Blazers have scored 111 points per game over their last three losses. Defensively, Portland has been severely outmatched this season, allowing 118.3 points per game, and has given up an average of 138 points per game over its last three losses. Offensively, Portland did score the ball well in their last outing, scoring 121 points on 47% shooting and 40% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Portland was terrible, however, giving up 124 points after Minnesota scored 62 points in each half on 53% shooting and 49% from beyond the arc. Portland did win the rebounding battle by three, but turned the ball over 16 times in the loss. Jrue Holiday led the way for the Portland offense in their last outing with 22 points on 16 shots.
Deni Avdija leads the Portland offense this season, averaging 24.4 points and 6.6 assists per game. Shaedon Sharpe is second on the roster with 21.4 points, and Jerami Grant averages a third-best at 18.6 points per game. Jrue Holiday is 4th on the team this season, averaging 15.7 points per game. Donovan Clingan averages 11.9 points to go along with the team-leading 11.5 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Portland:
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- Donovan Clingan (GTD) – Achilles
- Yang Hansern (GTD) – Back
- Deni Avdija (Out) – Back
- Robert Williams III (GTD) – Foot
- Shaedon Sharpe (Out) – Calf
Charlotte goes for 3 in a row
The Charlotte offense has been mediocre this season, averaging 115.9 points on 46% shooting from the floor, and has upped its scoring to 223.3 points per game over its last three wins. Defensively, Charlotte has been mediocre, allowing 113.4 points per game this season, but has given up 105.5 points per game during their current 2-game winning streak. The Charlotte offense was phenomenal in their last outing, scoring 131 points on 52% shooting, 44% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Charlotte held their own, allowing just 99 points on 43% shooting. Charlotte won the rebounding battle by double digits and forced 21 turnovers in the game. Brandon Miller led the Charlotte offense with 23 points on 16 shots.
Brandon Miller leads the Charlotte offense this season with 20.6 points per game. LaMelo Ball is second on the roster after 19.4 points to go along with the team-leading 7.3 assists. Rookie Kon Knueppel is third on the team, averaging 19.3 points per game this season. Big man Moussa Diabate averages 8.2 points and leads the team, averaging 8.6 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Charlotte:
- Liam McNeeley (Out) - Ankle
Portland vs Charlotte Pick
- Portland vs Charlotte Spread Pick
Both teams come into this matchup with the same exact record, but Charlotte is playing the better basketball. The Hornets are running hot on a winning streak and will use that momentum in this game. Charlotte also possesses the better defense that will stifle A lackluster Portland offense for 48 minutes. Look for Charlotte to set the tone early as they pick up another victory at home. Take the Hornets Saturday afternoon to get the winning cover at home to extend their winning streak to three games.
- Portland vs Charlotte Over/Under Pick
Neither team has an outrageously elite offense, but both are prone to high-scoring games. Look for both teams to run it up as each will be desperate to inch closer to .500 in this matchup. Each team will score in bunches, as both teams will have another issue in this matchup. Take the over Saturday afternoon, Charlotte as the Hornets do the work to get the home victory against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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