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Hornets vs. Trail Blazers prediction: Why Charlotte is favored to win Tuesday's NBA game [3/10/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers predictions for NBA Tuesday.
The Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Hornets will lock horns in NBA action at Moda Center on Tuesday, with tipoff at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury updates, Dimers' proven NBA model projects the Hornets as the most likely winner of the Hornets vs. Trail Blazers game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Trail Blazers lineup will feature players like Jerami Grant, Deni Avdija and Jrue Holiday, while the Hornets will be led by Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Hornets vs. Blazers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NBA matchup between the Hornets and Trail Blazers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Hornets a 61% chance of beating the Trail Blazers. Our predicted final score has the Hornets winning 115-111.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Hornets and Trail Blazers each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 227.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Hornets vs. Trail Blazers odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hornets | Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3.5 (-102) | +3.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -140 | +132 |
| Total | o227.5 (-110) | u227.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hornets vs. Trail Blazers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Hornets -3.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Hornets | -140 |
| Total | Under 227.5 | -106 |
According to our best NBA bets for Tuesday, the top play to make on this game is Hornets to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Hornets vs. Trail Blazers player props
Looking for Charlotte vs. Portland NBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Moda Center.
Brandon Miller is expected to lead the Hornets with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jerami Grant is projected to have 20 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists for the Trail Blazers.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Hornets prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Hornets are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller | 23 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 43 |
| LaMelo Ball | 22 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 45 |
| Kon Knueppel | 21 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 39 |
| Miles Bridges | 16 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 33 |
| Moussa Diabate | 9 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
Trail Blazers prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Trail Blazers:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | 20 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33 |
| Deni Avdija | 19 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 38 |
| Jrue Holiday | 17 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 35 |
| Toumani Camara | 13 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 28 |
| Scoot Henderson | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 24 |
Hornets vs. Blazers game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's matchup between the Trail Blazers and Hornets at Moda Center is scheduled to commence at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Charlotte Hornets vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Moda Center
Conclusion
We predict the Hornets, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, with LaMelo Ball projected for a game-high 45 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Hornets vs. Trail Blazers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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