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Hornets Favored in Crucial Play-In Showdown vs. Blazers
28 Feb
Summary
- Both Portland and Charlotte aim for playoff berths with identical 29-31 records.
- Charlotte boasts a strong 13-3 record in their last 16 games.
- A SportsLine model predicts the under on the total points scored.

Two teams closely matched in the NBA standings, the Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Hornets, are set to meet on Saturday. Both teams hold identical 29-31 records, positioning them for the NBA Play-In Tournament if the season concluded today. Charlotte has shown remarkable recent form, winning 13 of their last 16 games and exceeding expectations against the spread. Portland, conversely, faces potential setbacks with key scorers listed as doubtful or out, impacting their offensive output.
The matchup is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Charlotte's Spectrum Center. The Hornets are considered 7.5-point favorites in the betting markets, with an over/under set at 228.5 points. A projection model has analyzed this game, simulating over 10,000 outcomes. The model strongly favors the under on the total points, anticipating a combined score of 226 points. This prediction is influenced by Portland's potential absence of leading scorers, suggesting a slower pace and diminished scoring for the Trail Blazers.




