Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Suns and Trail Blazers, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Suns take on the Trail Blazers at 25-22.
  • Phoenix has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (7th).
  • The Suns are coming off a 130-105 win vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • The Trail Blazers play host to the Suns with a 19-29 record.
  • Defensively, Portland are giving up 114.7 points per game.
  • The Trail Blazers are coming off a 119-90 win vs. the Suns.

Suns vs Trail Blazers Prediction

At 10:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers will host the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference matchup. The Suns are favored by 3 points and have a moneyline of -154.

Portland is currently on a 2 game win streak and is 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 19-29. The Suns are 8th in the West with a record of 25-22.

Suns vs. Trail Blazers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Phoenix Suns at Portland Trail Blazers
  • Where: Portland at Moda Center
  • Date: Saturday, February 1st
  • Betting Odds PHO -3, PHO -154 | POR +130 O/U 228.5

Suns Preview: Will Phoenix Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?

The Suns improved to 25-22 on the season with a dominant 130-105 win over the Warriors on Friday. Phoenix, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 235 points exceeded the 228.5-point line.

A key 10-0 run helped the Suns take control, turning a 38-33 deficit into a 43-38 lead. They outscored the Warriors 32-24 in the 2nd quarter and 36-28 in the 3rd, entering the 4th with a 98-79 lead before closing out the game by outscoring Golden State 32-26 in the final period.

The Suns shot 56.2% from the field and hit 19 threes at a 48.7% clip in their win over the Warriors, scoring 130 points. Devin Booker led the way with 31 points, 11 assists, and 5 made threes, while Bradley Beal added 21 points, shooting 75% from the field and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.

Kevin Durant contributed 19 points, making 5 threes at 55.6%. Booker scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter, while Beal and Durant each added 9 points in the 4th.

The Suns' defense was solid across all four quarters, holding the Warriors to 105 points on 37% shooting. Phoenix allowed 27 points in the 1st quarter, but tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 24 points. They allowed 28 points in the 3rd and finished strong in the 4th, allowing 26 points.

From beyond the arc, the Suns gave up 16 threes on 36% shooting. They also sent the Warriors to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws. Phoenix controlled the boards with 44 defensive rebounds, despite allowing 14 offensive rebounds. They also added 7 steals and 7 blocks.

Trail Blazers Preview: Will the Trail Blazers Defense Show Up at Home?

The Suns improved to 25-22 with a 130-105 road win over the Warriors on Friday. Phoenix, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total score of 235 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 228.5 by 6.5 points.

After a 10-0 run early in the game, the Suns took control, extending their lead from 38-33 to 43-38. They outscored the Warriors in every quarter, including a 36-28 advantage in the 3rd, and entered the 4th quarter with a 98-79 lead, finishing the game strong by outscoring Golden State 32-26 in the final period.

In their win over the Magic, the Trail Blazers shot 52.6% from the field and 48% from three, hitting 12 threes. Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe each scored 23 points, with Henderson adding 7 assists and hitting 3 threes at 60% efficiency.

Deandre Ayton added 22 points on 83.3% shooting. Ayton scored 10 points in the 1st quarter, while Henderson put up 9 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.

After a shaky 1st quarter where the Trail Blazers allowed 35 points, their defense tightened up, giving up just 18 points in the 2nd quarter and 20 in the 3rd. They finished strong, holding the Magic to 17 points in the 4th, leading to a 119-90 win.

Portland's defense was particularly effective against the three, allowing just 5 made threes on 19% shooting. They also recorded 7 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Suns vs Trail Blazers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Suns have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 112 points per game in this stretch.
  • In their last three home games, Portland has averaged 106 points per game while allowing 94. The team's record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 5-0 in these scenarios.
  • In their last three contests as the favorite, Phoenix has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.

Suns vs Trail Blazers Prediction

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