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Charlotte at Portland

January 31, 2017
img10:05 PM Eastern
Premium Pick
1.5 units on Charlotte +3.5 (-110) (risk 1.5 to return 2.86)
Result:
LOSS

Charlotte brings tough defense on the road, eighth in the NBA in points allowed, and fifth in field goal defense. Charlotte crushed this Portland team two weeks ago, 107-85. The Hornets held Portland to 35.1 percent from the field and got 23 points on 8-of-14 shooting from Kemba Walker. Portland may be home, but is a bad defensive team at #27 in points allowed, #17 in field goal defense, #28 at defending the three. The Trail Blazers have been inconsistent all year, on a 9-18 straight-up run. Portland is 5-12 ATS at home against a team with a losing road record, so back the dog with the far better defense. Play the points on Charlotte.

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Charlotte Hornets
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