Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns Preview
At 9:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (-557) will host the Phoenix Suns (-10.5) at the Moda Center. The Blazers have lost three straight games and currently sit 14th in the Western Conference. On the other side, the Suns are 20-18 and hold the eighth seed in the West.
This game can be seen on ROOT.
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Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Trail Blazers, the Suns have put together a record of 3-2. The last three times that the Trail Blazers have hosted the Suns, the over/under record is 1-2 with the teams combining for an average of 217 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 1-2.
- Across the Suns last ten road games, the team averaged 115 points per game while allowing 114. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 5-5 straight-up.
- Across their five previous home games, Portland has an ATS mark of 1-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 98 points per game.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Suns have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
As the favorite, the Suns have gone 17-10 this season and are favored by 10.5 points against the Trail Blazers. In their games as the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +4.6 points per game.
Phoenix has an average over/under line of 229.6 points this season, which is lower than today’s line of 231.5. Their games have averaged 229.9 points per game.
Currently, the Suns are 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 20-18. In the West, they are 13-14 compared to 7-4 against non-conference opponents.
Phoenix’s ATS record for the season is 14-24, going 7-9 ATS on the road and 7-15 ATS at home. As the favorite, they are 10-17 vs. the spread, and their O/U record for the season is 21-17.
In their last game, the Suns defeated the Lakers by a score of 127-109. The O/U line for that game was 239 points, and Phoenix covered the spread as 1.5-point favorites.
This season, the Suns are 15th in the NBA in scoring at 115.6 points per game. However, they have been slightly better on the road, averaging 113.8 points compared to 116.9 at home.
One area where the Suns have excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They are 4th in the NBA in free-throw attempts at 26.1 per game and 2nd in made free throws at 21.4.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Suns are 12th in three-point percentage at 37%. However, they are just 26th in made threes at 11.8 per game.
Coming into the game, the Suns defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 36.8% of their games. Currently, they are 15th in the NBA at 114.3 points per game allowed. On two point field goal attempts, the Suns’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.7% and allowing 36.8% from beyond the arc.
In their last three games, the Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread and have an ATS record of 16-22 for the season. As the underdog, they are 15-19 vs. the spread.
Portland’s O/U record for the season is 16-21-1, and their games have averaged 223.9 points per game compared to today’s line of 231.5. The team has hit the under in three straight games.
Portland’s last game was a 116-93 loss to the Timberwolves. The O/U line for that game was 220 points, and the Trail Blazers were 16.5-point underdogs.
Overall, the Trail Blazers are 10-28 this season and are in 14th place in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 5-6 and 5-22 against Western Conference opponents.
As the underdog this season, Portland has gone 9-25 and is 5-11 at home. On the road, they are 5-17 compared to 6-10 ATS at home.
Looking at the Western Conference standings, the Trail Blazers are in 5th place in the Northwest Division.
When it comes to scoring, the Trail Blazers are 30th in the NBA at 107.1 points per game. At home, they are averaging 110.6 points per game, which is 27th in the league. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 21.1% of their games.
So far this season, the Blazers are 30th in field goal percentage at 43%. From beyond the arc, they are hitting 35% of their three-point attempts, which is 23rd in the NBA. In terms of pace, Portland is 18th at 98.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to two-point shooting, the Blazers are 30th in the league at 48%. However, they are 6th in offensive rebounds. In terms of assists, Portland is last in the NBA with 22.2 per game.
Coming into the game, the Trail Blazers’ defense is giving up an average of 116.8 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 55.3% of their games. Portland’s defense is currently forcing 14.5 turnovers per game, which is 28th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 22nd in blocked shots, with an average of 4.7 rejections per game.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Suns winning the game with a predicted score of 116-104.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
- Take the Suns on the moneyline
- The Suns should also cover at -10.5
- Our NBA model projects 220 points, and we suggest taking the under
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
- Deandre Ayton – Knee – Questionable
- Robert Williams III – Knee – Out
- Moses Brown – Wrist – Out
- Shaedon Sharpe – Groin – Out
- Ibou Badji – Hip – Questionable
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
