Charlotte Hornets vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction 12/17/2021 by Tony T.
Hornets at Trailblazers—Lonzo Ball is questionable with COVID protocols but could return here. For Portland CJ McCollum, Cody Zeller and Tony Snell out. Reserve Dennis Smith questionable. Charlotte comes off the 131-115 road win at San Antonio. Hornets have played to over in nine of ten. In that span they sit tops in offensive efficiency with 123.1 points per 100 possessions. They are last on the defensive side giving up 124.2 per 100. Portland has lost seven straight with their 113-103 home defeat to Memphis Grizzlies. During this losing streak the Trailblazers allowing 114.3 points per 100 possessions. On offense they are scoring 100.1 per 100 possessions worst in the league. Play Charlotte +2.