The Phoenix Suns host the Portland Blazers in a Non-Conference matchup. Tip-off is set for 10:00 PM ET at the Footprint Center.
Probable Starting Lineups
Portland Blazers PG Anfernee Simons, SG Josh Hart, SF Keon Johnson, PF C.J. Elleby, C Drew Eubanks
Phoenix Suns PG Cam Payne P, SG Devin Booker, SF Mikal Bridges, PF Jae Crowder, C Deandre Ayton
Key Injuries
Blazers
Eric Bledsoe: achilles (OUT) Joe Ingles: knee (OUT) Damian Lillard: abdominal (OUT) Nassir Little: shoulder (OUT) Jusuf Nurkic: foot (OUT) Justise Winslow: achilles (QUESTIONABLE)
Suns
No Reported Injuries
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The Portland Blazers come into this game with an overall record of 25-36, placing them 10th in the Western Conference. Throughout the season, Portland has struggled in their 27 road contests, sitting at 9-18. Over their last five games, the Trail Blazers have played well, picking up 3 wins. In this stretch, Portland’s offense is scoring right in line with their season average, putting up 109.0 points per game. Combined, the Trail Blazers’ last five opponents are giving up 108.0 points per contest. Even though Portland has been picking up wins, their opponents have had no trouble scoring the ball, averaging 117.0 points per game, up from the Trail Blazers’ usual rate of 112.6. In the Portland Blazers’ most recent game, the team fell to Denver by a score of 124-92.
The Phoenix Suns come into this game with an overall record of 49-12, placing them 1st in the Western Conference. So far, Phoenix is above .500 at home, holding a record of 26-7. The Suns have played well over their last five games, picking up 3 wins. In this stretch, Phoenix’s offense is scoring right in line with their season average, putting up 113.0 points per game. Combined, the Suns’ last five opponents are giving up 110.0 points per contest. Like their opponent, the Suns have also experienced a downturn in defense, giving 111.0 points per game, up from Phoenix’s usual rate of 105.9. In the Phoenix Suns’ most recent game, the team fell to Utah by a score of 118-114.
Individual Player Analysis
As Portland travels to take on the Phoenix Suns, the Blazers’ leading scorer is newcomer Josh Hart. So far, Hart is averaging 19 points per game on 43% shooting from the field. As Hart gets set to take on the Suns, he could be in line for a big game as Phoenix is allowing their opponent’s top scorer to surpass their season average in 52.08% of their games. This figure places them 22nd among NBA defenses. On the other side, Devin Booker leads the Suns in scoring, averaging 25 points across his 62 games. Throughout the season, Booker has outscored his season average in 50.0% of his outings. On the season, the Blazers have allowed their opponent’s top scorer to surpass their season average in 46.67% of their games, giving them a rank of 12th among NBA defenses.
- Get more details: PORT/PHO 3/2/22 Matchup Stats
Matchup Analysis
Heading into this matchup, the Phoenix Suns are the more efficient team on both ends of the court. This scenario has taken place in 27 of Phoenix’s 59 games, leading to a winning percentage of 81%. So far, the Portland Blazers have played 19 games as the inferior offensive and defensive unit. In these instances, they have lost 19 times, by an average margin of -14.0 points.
The Historicals
Heading into today’s matchup, the Portland Blazers and Phoenix Suns have met up for 3 games. In their last meeting, Phoenix picked up a 111-107 win.
How the Public is Betting the Blazers vs Suns
67% are betting the Suns against the spread.
52% are wagering on the game to go over the posted total of 228.5
Betting Trends Worth Noting
- Trail Blazers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Trail Blazers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
- Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Suns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
