Portland Trail Blazers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks (Scoot Henderson Key Factor): Winning Game Angles

Scoot Henderson (Portland Trail Blazers) Over 3.5 Assists (-161)

In this matchup against the Charlotte Hornets, targeting Scoot Henderson for over 3.5 assists feels like a savvy play. The young guard has been a catalyst for the Trail Blazers, with a recent average of 4.6 assists over his last five games, and he's been even more effective at home, where he's dished out an impressive 5 assists against Charlotte in their recent encounters. Henderson's confidence shines through, especially with a perfect 3-for-3 hit rate in his last outings, and over the last 19 games at home, he's hit this mark an astounding 15 times. The Hornets are not exactly defensive stalwarts, which should allow Scoot plenty of opportunities to facilitate. With an expected stat value of 4.75, this bet not only feels safe but has the potential for a nice payoff. Expect Henderson to orchestrate the offense and easily surpass the 3.5 assists threshold.