Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction NBA Picks 12/15/24

The Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns meet Sunday 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 lost to the Spurs and Lakers, and they play the Nuggets, Spurs, and Mavericks next. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 106.8 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 17.1 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 17 points and 3.4 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

The Phoenix Suns lost to the Magic, beat the Jazz, and they play the Pacers, Pistons, and Nuggets next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 113.9 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 114.4 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.1 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 25.3 points and 3.8 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

• The Suns have won each of their last 11 games at Footprint Center against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last 16 Sunday night games.
• The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Suns have covered the spread in six of their last seven home games against Trail Blazers teams that held a losing record.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction

I don’t want to get behind the Portland Trail Blazers as much as the next guy, and there’s a clear talent gap that opens the door to a Suns blowout. However, there’s no way you can lay chalk with the Suns confidently. Injuries or not, the Suns have underachieved all season long, and they’re 9-15 ATS on the season. With a cover percentage of 37.5 percent, only the Pacers and Wizards are worse at making bettors money this season. The Suns are 4-7 ATS in their last 11 games when favorites of 6 or more points. It’s Portland or pass for me on Sunday night.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +8.5