Portland Trail Blazers (19-29) vs Phoenix Suns (25-22)
Game Info: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Moda Center)
Betting Odds: Portland Trail Blazers +3 -- Over/Under: 228.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Moda Center. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns beat the Warriors, lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the Thunder, Jazz, and Nuggets next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 112.7 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.3 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 25.5 points and 4 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Bucks and Magic, and they play the Pacers, Kings, and Timberwolves next. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 108.2 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 18.5 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 17.3 points and 4 rebounds. Deni Avdija is the third double-digit scorer and Jerami Grant is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Trail Blazers have won five of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Suns have lost three of their last four games as road favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight night games following a road win.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games following a win.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won 13 of their last 14 night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The road team has covered the spread in four of the Suns' last five games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers rank 29th in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (29.2%).
- The Trail Blazers rank 28th in the league for assists per game this season (23.1).
- The Suns rank 28th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (9.2).
- The Suns rank 3rd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.3).
Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
The Trail Blazers won’t have Matisse Thybulle, while Jerami Grant is questionable with an ankle injury.
The Phoenix Suns don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
The Portland Trail Blazers have won six of their last seven games, so they're getting some respect from oddsmakers at home with the rest advantage. I've also bashed the Suns all season long and continue to say they're not a good team. However, I'm not buying this recent surge from the Trail Blazers. The Suns have won six of the last seven games against the Trail Blazers and if they're going to build on these seven wins in their last 10 games, these are games they need to take advantage of. There are reports the Suns are pushing hard for Jimmy Butler and trying to become a contender. You can't lose to Portland and consider yourself serious. The line is soft. Give me the Suns.
Randy’s Pick Phoenix Suns -3
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
