Hornets vs. Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 28

The Charlotte Hornets (29-31) hope to extend a three-game winning run when they host the Portland Trail Blazers (29-31) on February 28, 2026 at Spectrum Center. Saturday's game between the Hornets and the Trail Blazers sees the Hornets as a solid, 7.5-point favorite. The over/under is 228.5 points for the game.

Here's everything you need to know to know about the Hornets-Trail Blazers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Hornets vs. Trail Blazers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET
• Where: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
• TV: KUNP and FDSSE
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Hornets vs. Trail Blazers Prediction

ATS Pick: Trail Blazers (+ 7.5)
O/U Pick: Over (228.5)
Score Prediction: Hornets 119 - Trail Blazers 113

Hornets vs. Trail Blazers Betting Insights

• This year, the Hornets games have gone over 228.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 32 (out of 60) times.
• The Trail Blazers games have gone over 228.5 total points scored in 36 of 60 total matchups this year.
• The Hornets and the Trail Blazers combine to average 3.6 more points per game than the over/under of 228.5 set for this matchup.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 3.1 more points per game, 231.6, than this matchup's over/under of 228.5 points.
• Charlotte has come away with 14 wins in the 17 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• Portland has been an underdog in 35 games this season and has come away with the win 12 times (34.3%) in those contests.
• Portland has come out on top in both of its last two head-to-head meetings with Charlotte.
• The Trail Blazers also have a 2-0 advantage against the spread when taking on the Hornets.
• The Hornets have covered for six consecutive games against the spread, and they were favored in four of those contests.
• The Trail Blazers have covered for three straight games against the spread, and were favored in two of those contests.

Hornets Recent Trends

• The Hornets have gone 7-3 over their last 10 games, with an 8-1-1 record against the spread in that span.
• Charlotte and its opponents have combined to score an average of 227.6 points over its last 10 games, 0.9 less than the 228.5 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Hornets' 60 games this year, they have 37 wins against the spread.
• So far this season, Charlotte has been installed as favorites by a 7.5-point margin or more four times and are 3-1 ATS in those matchups.
• The Hornets have eclipsed the over/under in 40% of their opportunities this year (24 times in 60 games with a set point total).
• The Hornets record 116.2 points per game, just two fewer points than the 118.2 the Trail Blazers give up.
• When Charlotte puts up more than 118.2 points, it is 21-4 against the spread and 19-6 overall.
• The Hornets are shooting 46.1% from the field this season, 1.5 percentage points lower than the 47.6% the Trail Blazers allow to opponents.
• Against the spread, the Hornets have fared worse at home, covering 16 times in 28 home games, and 21 times in 32 road games.
• When playing at home, Charlotte exceeds the total 32.1% of the time (nine of 28 games). It hits the over more consistently in road games, topping the total in 46.9% of games (15 of 32).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Hornets have taken six of seven games when playing at home, good for a .857 winning percentage. They have won eight of 10 games away from home (.800) as a moneyline favorite.

Hornets Recent Stats

Hornets Leaders

• Kon Knueppel puts up 19.4 points, 3.5 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game.
• LaMelo Ball puts up 19.4 points, 7.3 assists and 4.8 boards per game.
• Miles Bridges posts 17.9 points, 6 boards and 3.4 assists per game, shooting 45% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc with 2.1 made treys per game.
• Brandon Miller averages 20.9 points, 4.7 boards and 3.4 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1 steal and 0.8 blocks.
• Moussa Diabate puts up 8.3 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest, shooting 64.5% from the floor.

Hornets Player Props

Trail Blazers Recent Trends

• The Trail Blazers have a 6-4 record against the spread while finishing 6-4 overall over their last 10 contests.
• Portland has averaged a total of 232 combined points in its last 10 games, 3.5 greater than this matchup's over/under of 228.5.
• The Trail Blazers have played 60 games, with 33 wins against the spread.
• Portland is 8-5 ATS when underdogs by 7.5 points or more this year.
• Trail Blazers games this year have hit the over on 32 of 60 set point totals (53.3%).
• The Trail Blazers put up an average of 115.9 points per game, only 2.5 more points than the 113.4 the Hornets give up to opponents.
• Portland has put together a 26-11 ATS record and a 24-13 overall record in games it scores more than 113.4 points.
• The Trail Blazers have shot at a 45.2% clip from the field this season, 2.1 percentage points below the 47.3% shooting opponents of the Hornets have averaged.
• Against the spread, the Trail Blazers have been better at home (18-13-0) than away (15-14-0).
• Portland's games have gone above the over/under 64.5% of the time at home (20 of 31), and 41.4% of the time away (12 of 29).
• In 2025-26 when moneyline favorites, the Trail Blazers have a better winning percentage at home (.727, 8-3 record) than away (.692, 9-4).

Trail Blazers Recent Stats

Trail Blazers Leaders

• Deni Avdija provides 24.4 points, 7 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game for the Trail Blazers.
• On a per-game basis, Donovan Clingan gives the Trail Blazers 11.9 points, 11.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists. He also averages 0.5 steals and 1.5 blocked shots (10th in NBA).
• Toumani Camara is averaging 13.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest. He is sinking 43.6% of his shots from the floor and 36.2% from beyond the arc, with 2.6 treys per game.
• The Trail Blazers are getting 18.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game from Jerami Grant this year.
• The Trail Blazers are getting 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game from Jrue Holiday this year.

Trail Blazers Player Props

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