The Portland Trail Blazers (28-37) get a rematch against the Phoenix Suns (26-38). After losing 127-117 to them in Phoenix last week, they host them at the Moda Center Tuesday night. Tip-off is at 10 p.m. ET.
We analyze the Suns-Blazers odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Suns at Blazers: Key injuries
Suns
- F Frank Kaminsky (knee) out
- F Cam Johnson (mononucleosis) out
- F Kelly Oubre (knee) out
- C Deandre Ayton (ankle) questionable
Blazers
- F Zach Collins (shoulder) out
- F Rodney Hood (Achilles) out
- C Jusuf Nurkic (leg) out
Suns at Blazers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Blazers 119, Suns 116
Moneyline (ML)
The Suns (+155) have won two straight, beating Portland and the Milwaukee Bucks to close out a six-game homestand. They have been better on the road (13-16) than at home and have beaten Portland in two of three matchups this season, including in their only other game in Portland, a 122-116 win. The Blazers (-189) are 17-14 overall at home but lost their last game against the Sacramento Kings to kick off a six-game homestand. They have been solid as a home favorite against the money line all season, going 15-6 straight up when favored at home, while the Suns are 9-12 as road dogs.
While Phoenix has found some offensive rhythm with C Aron Baynes in the starting lineup while Ayton is out, they have not been consistent enough to make them a solid bet. Take the BLAZERS at -189.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Blazers are favored at home tonight at -4.5 (-110). Neither team has been a good bet recently to cover. Portland has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last 11 games. The Suns have failed to cover in six of their last 10 although they have won and covered in two straight games in which they were underdogs. Phoenix is 16-13 ATS on the road and 12-9 ATS as road dogs. Portland is 12-17-2 ATS at home and 10-10-1 as home favorites against the spread.
Expect the Suns to keep it close enough for a competitive game. Take the SUNS at +4.5 (-110).
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for Tuesday’s matchup is set at 232.5 points. The two teams combined for 244 in Phoenix last week and 238 and 221 in their previous games. They have gone Over in two of three games they have played each other. Suns games have gone Over in three in a row and in four of the last five games. Blazers games have also gone over in four of the last five games. The Blazers are 19-12 O/U at home. Expect this game to go OVER (-106) as well.
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