Charlotte at Portland

A few short seasons ago, Charlotte was the laughing stock of the NBA. This team has since been built into a playoff team in very short order with good drafts and good free agent moves. Al Jefferson gives them a beast in the paint, and Kemba Walker has a non-stop motor and drive, along with talent. Portland has some talent of their own and have covered four straight games, but may see the road win column for the Hornets at 0 and think they have a breather here. Charlotte has risen to the occasion when following a bad loss of 10 points or more, following with a 5-1 ATS record in their last six. The Blazers' sign of trouble is allowing 100+ points to their last opponent, where they have followed at 2-7 ATS in their last nine. The line out-distances the separation between these teams, putting the dog in a good spot here. Take the points on Charlotte.