Portland vs Charlotte Prediction: the Hornets to Claim the Victory

Prediction for the Summer League match between Portland Trail Blazers vs Charlotte Hornets, which will take place on July 20th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Trail Blazers had a rough start in Vegas, losing their first game to San Antonio (77-83). Then the team won two games in a row—over Philadelphia (97-95) and Washington (82-80). We’d also like to draw attention to Donovan Clingan, the 7th pick of the 2024 draft. The rookie still struggles to grasp the game's nuances, but he has consistently demonstrated his ability to secure at least ten rebounds in each Summer League match.

On the other hand, the Hornets got off to a strong start with two straight victories—over New York (94-90) and Denver (80-66). However, they couldn’t keep up the momentum in the third game, losing to Boston (84-89). Charlotte has one of the strongest lineups this summer, but it got weaker as the tournament went on after Brandon Miller finished playing in Las Vegas. But Nick Smith is still in the running. He’s the 27th pick of the 2023 draft, averaging 18 points per game.

Given that Donovan Clingan can’t score and Brandon Miller is no longer playing for Charlotte, we expect a total under in the next game. In addition, both teams’ stats in Vegas are tied. We’re also betting on Charlotte to win.