Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 02/11/2024, 04:41  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 02/11/2024 at 04:45 in NBA Predictions

The in-form Phoenix Suns are back home where they will entertain the Portland Trail Blazers in their next NBA fixture. They sit second in the Western Conference while the Blazers are down in 12th. Read on for our prediction of this match.

The Suns have compiled a 4-1 record through their first five games of the season and are on a three-match winning run. Mike Budenholzer’s men, who are averaging 116 points and allowing 112.4, are also unbeaten at home.

They are coming off a 125-119 road victory against the Clippers. Devin Booker, who is putting up 26.4 points, had a season-high 40 points in the win. Bradley Beal remains on the injury report for the hosts.

The Blazers suffered yet another loss last time out to drop to 2-4 in their first six matches of the season. Chauncey Billups’ men were outgunned 137-114 at home by the streaking OKC Thunder.

Portland sit in the bottom five in offence, averaging 108.3 points a night. Their defence, which is allowing 116.8 points, also has them ranked in the 20s in this regard.

The visitors have three players – Matisse Thybulle, Shaedon Sharpe and Robert Williams listed out for this trip. Portland have lost their last three trips to Phoenix.