Portland at Charlotte

After three straight NBA Playoff appearances, things are looking grim in Portland to make it a fourth. The Trail Blazers are just 18-25 on the season. The good news is that their last 10 games have been better as they are 5-5, and they have subsequently been playing above the line at 7-4 ATS in their last 11, covering three of their last four roadies. The Hornets recorded 51 wins last season, including the playoffs, but at 20-21 on the season they are struggling, trying to find their way back. The Hornets have dropped five straight games, and seven of their last eight. One reason is that they have allowed just shy of 113 points per game in those last eight games. The one good thing about Portland is that they can score at 108 ppg, which will be enough to keep them in this one. Make the play on Portland.