Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/10

The Charlotte Hornets will play against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 10:00 PM. The game will be broadcast on KUNP. Both teams are in the middle of the NBA Regular Season and have similar records, with the Hornets at 32-33 and the Trail Blazers at 31-34.

Charlotte is coming off two losses, while Portland won their last game. The Hornets are led by Head Coach Charles Lee and play in the Eastern Conference. Portland, with interim Head Coach Tiago Splitter, is part of the Western Conference. Both teams have players capable of making an impact on the game. Fans can expect an exciting night of basketball.

Hornets vs Trail Blazers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs. Portland Trail Blazers
  • Venue: Moda Center
  • Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Hornets -3.5 (-111), Trail Blazers +3.5 (-111), Over/Under 227.5 (-111)

Charlotte Hornets Team Preview

The Charlotte Hornets come into this game with a mixed bag of recent performances. In their last game against the Phoenix Suns, they lost 111-99. LaMelo Ball led the team with 22 points, while Brandon Miller added 11 points and 9 rebounds.

Offensively, the Hornets rank 11th in points per game, scoring 115.9. They have strong three-point shooting, making 16 per game, which ranks 2nd. Their free throw percentage is also high at 81.7%, placing them 3rd in the league.

Defensively, the Hornets allow 112.5 points per game, ranking 10th. They excel in rebounding, allowing only 39.5 per game, which is the best in the league. Their steals per game rank 2nd, making them a tough team to face on defense.

Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers have had an up-and-down season so far. They recently won against the Indiana Pacers with a 131-111 score. Scoot Henderson led the way with 28 points, while Deni Avdija added 18 points and 8 assists.

Portland’s offense scores 115.3 points per game, ranking them 17th in the league. They attempt 90.5 field goals per game, which is 7th in the league. However, their shooting accuracy is lower, with a field goal percentage of 45.1, placing them 28th.

Injuries have affected the team, with Damian Lillard out for most of the season due to a torn Achilles. Shaedon Sharpe is also sidelined with a calf strain. Despite these challenges, players like Jerami Grant and Jrue Holiday have stepped up in their roles.

BTB Betting Pick

The Hornets are favored by 3.5 points against the Trail Blazers. The Hornets score 115.9 points per game and allow 112.5, while the Trail Blazers score 115.3 and allow 118.0. Given these stats, the Hornets are likely to win and cover the spread. Our projected score is Hornets 118, Trail Blazers 114.

The total for this game is set at 227.5 points. The combined average points scored and allowed by both teams is 229.2. Considering both teams’ offensive and defensive stats, taking the over is the better choice. Our projected total score is 232 points.