Phoenix Suns (16-15) vs Portland Trail Blazers (9-22)
Game Info: Monday, January 1, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Footprint Center)
Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns -10.5 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Portland Trail Blazers Betting look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Phoenix Suns are riding a 3-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns prediction.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Kings last week while splitting two games with the Spurs. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 109.4 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 49.1 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 27.1 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Jerami Grant is averaging 22.4 points and 4 rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe is the third double-digit scorer and Malcolm Brogdon is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns beat the Rockets, Hornets, and Magic during this streak. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 115.5 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 114.6 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 29.8 points and 6.1 assists, while Devin Booker is averaging 27.4 points and 5.3 rebounds. Eric Gordon is the third double-digit scorer and Bradley Beal is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 82.8 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 30th in the league for Q4 points per game this season (24.8).
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.7).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.5).
- The Trail Blazers rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.6).
Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns prediction
The Phoenix Suns are finally at full strength, and they're an offensive powerhouse with Durant, Booker, and Beal together. However, the Suns played last night and their defense still has a ways to go. The Suns allowed the Magic to get clean looks from three over and over, and it kept Orlando in the game. Also, let's not pretend like the Trail Blazers didn't beat the Suns a couple of weeks ago. Not my favorite game on the card, but I'd grab the points with the Trail Blazers if forced to pick.
Randy’s Pick Portland Trail Blazers +10.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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