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

Prediction published on 03/02/2025, 08:33  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 03/02/2025 at 08:35 in NBA Predictions

The Moda Center will be packed to the rafters this Monday when the Portland Trail Blazers play host to the Phoenix Suns for a second time in three days in the NBA. In the Western Conference, the Trail Blazers (20-29) are 13th in the league, while the Suns (25-23) are ninth. Let's get into the match prediction.

The Portland Trail Blazers produced a statement 127-108 victory over the Suns on Saturday and will look to emulate that result on Monday night in search of a fourth consecutive victory.

Deandre Ayton and Jerami Grant broke the 20-point mark, while five other teammates contributed 10 or more points in a team effort that saw Portland make 52% of their 89 field attempts. 

The Blazers rank in the bottom third of the scoring table, averaging 108.8 points per game (26th overall), while allowing 114.6 PPG (20th in the league). 

Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns saw their four-match win streak over the Blazers ended on Saturday as they trailed for over 40 minutes with a gap of 27 points at one stage. 

Devin Booker and Kevin Durant combined for over half of the Suns' match score, with 59 points, five rebounds and eight assists. However, they lacked offensive support from the team as they failed to win a single quarter. 

Phoenix averages 113.0 points per game (14th in the league) while allowing 113.8 PPG (19th overall).