Hornets vs Trail Blazers Prediction and NBA Tips - 1 March 2026
Last updated: Feb 28, 2026, 10:25AM | Published: Feb 28, 2026, 8:00AM
The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Spectrum Center on Sunday, beginning at 5:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel and LaMelo Ball, the Hornets are up against a Trail Blazers line-up that includes Jerami Grant, Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Hornets vs Trail Blazers game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Charlotte vs Portland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Hornets a 72% chance of winning against the Trail Blazers at Spectrum Center.
Hornets vs Trail Blazers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Spectrum Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Hornets $1.32, Trail Blazers $3.55
- Line: Hornets -7.5 ($1.91), Trail Blazers +7.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 229 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Hornets at $1.32 and the Trail Blazers at $3.55.
The Hornets are listed as 7.5-point favourites against the Trail Blazers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Trail Blazers (+7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 229 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Trail Blazers (+7.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 229-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Hornets vs Trail Blazers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Portland at $3.55 with Bet365
- Line: Trail Blazers +7.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 229 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Hornets vs Trail Blazers predictions are based on market-leading simulations and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Hornets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Trail Blazers to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Hornets vs Trail Blazers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Hornets vs Trail Blazers at Spectrum Center this Sunday is the Hornets winning 117-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Charlotte vs Portland game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Hornets vs Trail Blazers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Charlotte vs Portland game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Hornets vs Trail Blazers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Hornets and Trail Blazers at Spectrum Center is scheduled to begin at 5:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Sunday 1 March 2026
- Time: 5:00am AEDT
- Venue: Spectrum Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Charlotte vs Portland predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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