Phoenix Suns (4-1) vs Portland Trail Blazers (2-3)
Game Info: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Footprint Center)
Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns -12.5 / Portland Trail Blazers +12.5 --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns meet Saturday in NBA action at the Footprint Center. Here’s a Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction. This article will include a Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns Pick.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Clippers, lost to the Thunder, and they play the Pelicans and Spurs next. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 108.3 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 116.8 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 20.6 points and 1.6 rebounds, while Jerami Grant is averaging 18.6 points and 4.8 rebounds. Scoot Henderson is the third double-digit scorer and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 12.2 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns beat the Mavericks, Lakers, and Clippers, and they play the 76ers and Heat next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 116 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.8 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 26.4 points and 3.2 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Royce O’Neale is grabbing 6.8 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 39.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns Injury Report
The Trail Blazers will be without Robert Williams III, Shaedon Sharpe, and Matisse Thybulle. Bradley Beal is questionable for the Suns with an elbow injury.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won each of their last 10 games at Footprint Center against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have lost seven of their last eight games at Footprint Center against Suns teams that held a winning record.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last six games at Footprint Center against Trail Blazers teams that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games at Footprint Center against Suns teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Suns' last five night games at Footprint Center following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank T1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (80.0%).
- The Suns rank 30th for second-chance points per game (8.6) this season.
- The Trail Blazers rank T28th in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (64.3).
- The Trail Blazers rank 28th in the league for net rating this season (-8.5).
Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
This line is a bit steep, especially if Beal doesn't play for the Suns. However, the Suns have found their form over these last three games and there's potential for things to get even better under the new coaching staff. The Portland Trail Blazers have been competitive this season despite the losses, but they're on the end of a back-to-back. There are probably better options out there on a stacked Saturday card, but this should be a comfortable win for the Suns at home. I'll lay the buckets.
Randy’s Pick Phoenix Suns -12.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
