Charlotte vs Portland. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA

Charlotte have suffered five defeats in a row. Hornets were defeated at home by Sacramento (108:115), Brooklyn (94:98), Washington (100:108) and on away by Chicago (88:106) and Memphis (99:130). Before all that, North Carolina team earned an overtime victory over Golden State (120:113) at home. Charlotte are currently at the 14th spot in the Eastern Conference standings. 

LaMelo Ball is still on team's injuried list, just like another member of starting five, shooting guard Gordon Hayward. 

Portland Trail Blazers have recorded seven victories in ten matches. In the most recent game Oregon team secured an away victory over the bottom placed Western Conference team, Miami Heat (110:107). Portland are at the 2nd spot in the West. Team played two games less than Conference leaders, Utah. 

The Blazers are approaching the Spectrum Center clash with their strongest line-up. However, starting five players, Jusuf Nurkic and Jerami Grant, are still listed as Day-to-Day. But team's leader, 32-year old Damian Lillard is completely healthy and continues to carry the team on his shoulders.