The Portland Trail Blazers (2-4) travel to face off against the Phoenix Suns (4-1) on Saturday, November 2nd. This game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix and televised on KATU. The Suns are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Trail Blazers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Trail Blazers. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.
Trail Blazers vs Suns
The Trail Blazers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Trail Blazers dropped to 2-4 on the season after a 137-114 loss to the Thunder on Friday. Portland was +11.5 point underdogs at home but failed to cover the spread, losing by 23 points. The game’s total points of 251 exceeded the O/U line of 220 by 31 points.
Portland fell behind early, trailing 37-24 after the 1st quarter. They rallied in the 2nd, outscoring the Thunder 44-31, but a poor 3rd quarter saw them score just 17 points while allowing 38. Heading into the 4th, they were down 106-85 and couldn’t mount a comeback, with the Thunder edging them 31-29 in the final period.
The Suns Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Suns improved to 4-1 on the season with a 125-119 road win over the Clippers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread with the six-point victory. The game’s total score of 244 points exceeded the O/U line of 220 by 24 points.
After falling behind 37-20 in the 1st quarter, the Clippers went on a 12-0 run, extending their lead to 34-13. Phoenix chipped away, outscoring the Clippers 32-33 in the 2nd quarter. A strong 3rd quarter saw the Suns outscore the Clippers 39-23, and they closed out the game by winning the 4th quarter 34-26.
Trail Blazers Offense Breakdown
In their 137-114 loss to the Thunder, the Trail Blazers shot 47% from the field and connected on 15 threes at a 42.9% clip. Jerami Grant led Portland with 17 points, including 9 in the opening quarter.
Deandre Ayton and Rayan Rupert each added 14 points, with Rupert hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. Dalano Banton scored all 11 of his points in the 4th quarter.
Suns Offense Breakdown
In Friday’s loss to the Thunder, the Trail Blazers hit 15 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep and 47% overall. Jerami Grant led the team with 17 points, 9 of which came in the 1st quarter.
Rayan Rupert added 14 points, knocking down 4 threes at 57.1%. Deandre Ayton also scored 14, with 6 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Dalano Banton contributed 11 points, all in the 4th quarter.
Trail Blazers Team Defense
The Trail Blazers struggled defensively on Friday, giving up 137 points to the Thunder. Portland allowed 37 points in the 1st and 38 in the 3rd, with Oklahoma City shooting 53% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Thunder hit 19 threes at a 38% clip. Portland sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Blazers recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.
Suns Team Defense
The Trail Blazers struggled defensively against the Thunder, allowing 137 points on 53% shooting. Portland gave up 37 points in the 1st quarter and 38 in the 3rd, with Oklahoma City scoring at least 31 points in each period.
Portland’s defense also allowed 19 threes on 38% shooting from beyond the arc. The Thunder went 16/19 from the free-throw line. The Blazers recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks in the game.
Trail Blazers vs Suns Trends
- In their last three games away from home, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 95 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last five home games, Phoenix has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 109 points per game.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Suns have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
Trail Blazers vs Suns Prediction
The Trail Blazers come in as the underdog at +12.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 224, and our model projects the Trail Blazers and Suns to reach a combined total of 294 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:November 2, 2024 Portland Trail Blazers, Suns