The Portland Trail Blazers (5-1) and Phoenix Suns (1-4) meet Wednesday for a Western Conference clash. Tip from Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Trail Blazers vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Trail Blazers lead 1-0 with a 124-83 (Under 232.5) season-opening win Oct. 21 as 3.5-point home favorite
The Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 118-110 Monday, covering as a 4.5-point road underdog with the Under (231.5) cashing. F Deni Avdija scored a team-high 28 points. Portland has won and covered in 2 straight games. It is undefeated on the road, going 4-0 straight up and 3-1 against the spread (ATS).
The Suns lost to the
Golden State Warriors 116-113 Monday, failing to cover as a 2.5-point road underdog as the Over (227.5) hit. Phoenix was led by G Devin Booker, who scored 26 points on 8 for 18 shooting. The Suns have lost 3 in a row and have yet to cover this season.
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Trail Blazers at Suns odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Suns +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
- Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers -3.5 (-102) | Suns +3.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Trail Blazers at Suns key injuries
Trail Blazers
- G Ja Morant (hamstring) out
- G Shaedon Sharpe (meniscus) out
Suns
- F Jordan Goodwin (calf) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Trail Blazers at Suns picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 115, Trail Blazers 112
Moneyline
BET SUNS (+125).
The Suns have struggled significantly on the road, but they have found some success at home. They have a 9-point home win over the Golden State Warriors and a 7-point home loss to the Nuggets. Phoenix has the healthier roster and should get revenge from its 124-83 road loss to the Trail Blazers to open the season.
The Trail Blazers have had success on the road, but their defense has had some shortcomings. They've allowed 120 points or more in 2 of their 4 road games. Portland is 1-2 ATS and 2-1 straight up in its last 3 games when favored. Its offense has hit a wall as well. It went from averaging 129.3 points per game in its first 3 outings to just 111 PPG in its last 3 contests.
Against the spread
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Suns to win outright is the preferred route given the available odds.
Over/Under
BET OVER 227.5 (-110).
The Suns are 4-1 O/U, partially because of their egregious defensive play. They have allowed at least 116 points in every game and at least 122 points in 4 outings. Portland is 2-2 O/U on the road and has scored at least 112 points in all 4 away games.
Best prop bet
Suns C KHAMAN MALUACH OVER 6.5 POINTS (-125).
Maluach is averaging 7.4 points per game and has topped this total in 3 of his last 4 contests. He's seeing just over 20 minutes per game, and against a sizable Portland lineup, the big man should get ample opportunities Wednesday.
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