Phoenix Suns at Portland Trail Blazers Betting Prediction 03/09/19

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The Phoenix Suns (15-51) will travel to Moda Center at the Rose Quarter to meet the Portland Trail Blazers (39-26). The Trail Blazers opened as 12.5-point favorites. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 229.5 points and it can be seen on Fox Arizona Plus at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers Betting Odds

In the Suns’ last game, they easily covered the 3-point spread against the New York Knicks, 107-96. The Trail Blazers, on the other hand, were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 129-121, and were unable to cover as 3.5-point underdogs. The Phoenix game finished 23.5 points under the projected point total of 226.5, while the Portland game finished 16.5 points over the projected point total of 233.5.

The Suns forced 21 turnovers and held the Knicks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.494 (below the 0.545 mark opponents have averaged against Phoenix this season). Portland, meanwhile, did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (38-47; 80.9 percent). Portland was lifted by Damian Lillard, who finished with 51 points, nine assists and five rebounds. Devin Booker, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Phoenix with 41 points and five rebounds.

The Trail Blazers have won both contests against the Suns this year. In their most recent game, the two teams combined for 226 points, which was over the projected point total of 220.5. Portland won 120-106, covering as an 8.5-point favorite. Portland out-rebounded Phoenix. The Trail Blazers had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. nine), defensive rebounds (39 vs. 30) and total rebounds (53 vs. 39). Lillard was a standout player in the game, producing 24 points.

Matchups including the Suns tend to go under the O/U total (56.1 percent). Phoenix comes into the contest with records of 15-51 straight up (SU) and 29-37 against the spread (ATS).

Contrary to Phoenix, games involving the Trail Blazers have finished over the projected point total 53.8 percent of the time. Moreover, Portland owns records of 39-26 SU and 37-28 ATS.

The offensive glass could be a major advantage for Portland in this meeting. The Trail Blazers currently rank fourth in offensive rebounding percentage (25.6 percent), while Phoenix ranks 30th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.1 percent).

Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers Free Pick

Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – Trail Blazers, ATS Winner – Suns, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Suns rank third in three pointers allowed per game (29.4) while the Trail Blazers rank eighth (29.9).
  • Portland ranks third in rebounds per game (47.6) while Phoenix ranks last (40.2).
  • The Trail Blazers rank sixth in assists allowed per game (23.1) while the Suns rank 28th (25.9).
  • Phoenix ranks second in steals per game (9.2) while Portland ranks 23rd (6.8).
  • Portland ranks 19th in fast break points allowed per game (14.2) while Phoenix ranks 28th (16.6).
  • The Trail Blazers average 14.6 second chance points per game, which ranks fourth in the NBA. The Suns rank 29th in second chance points allowed per game (15.2).
  • The Trail Blazers rank ninth in points allowed in the paint per game (47.4) while the Suns rank last (52.8).
  • Phoenix averages 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 17th in the league. Portland ranks 18th in blocks allowed per game (5.2).
  • Portland ranks sixth in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.1) while Phoenix ranks 29th (19.7).
  • Portland is 10-1 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Phoenix is 5-1.
  • In games where they reach the century mark, the Suns are 14-33 and the Trail Blazers are 37-21.
  • Portland is 21-12 ATS at home, while Phoenix is 13-20 ATS on the road.
  • The total has gone under in 17 of the Suns’ 33 road games, while 18 of the Trail Blazers’ 33 home games have gone over.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Suns are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Trail Blazers are 3-2.
  • In their last five games, Phoenix has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Portland has 4 overs and 1 under.
  • During their last five games, the Suns have scored an average of 115.8 points per game (9.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 112.2 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
  • The Trail Blazers have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Portland has defeated opponents by an average of 3.2 points.