Charlotte at Portland

Last place Charlotte has a terrible defense, 29th in the league in points allowed (100.8 ppg). The last two games they've allowed 102 and 106 points and this will be their seventh road game over the last nine contests. In fact they carry a nine game skid into this one and Portland is no easy place to play. Portland is 9-1 at home and a strong offensive squad, ninth in the NBA in points scored (97 ppg). Look for the Blazers to put on a show for the crowd offensively against the road weary (and bad) visitors. Play Charlotte/Portland OVER the total.