The Iceman's Free Pick
(NBA) Charlotte vs. Portland, 01/31/2017 5:00 PM, Score: 98 - 115
Money Line: -158.00 Portland (Home)
Result: Win
This is a Free #NBA play on the Portland #Blazers.

The Hornets are reeling, coming into Portland off four straight losses. Starting center Cody Zeller has missed all four of those games due to injury, and Charlotte has lost nine of 10 games without Zeller this season. They've struggled on defense in his absence, allowing over 110 points per game during their current losing skid. The Blazers have been a major disappointment this season, but they've won three of their last four, scoring an average of over 113 points in those games. The one loss came by just two points to defending Western Conference champs Golden State. Portland has won five straight home meetings with the Hornets, scoring an average of 115 points in those games.

GL,

Jesse Schule