Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix-suns Picks and Predictions February 1st 2025

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At 10:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (19-29) will host the Phoenix Suns (25-22) at the Moda Center. The Suns (-154) are favored by three points over the Blazers (+130), and the over/under line is currently set at 228.5.

Phoenix is currently 8th in the Western Conference, while Portland is 13th. The Suns are 3rd in the Pacific Division, and the Blazers are 4th in the Northwest. Portland has won two straight games.

Suns vs. Trail Blazers Key Information

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Phoenix Suns at Portland Trail Blazers
  • Where: Portland at Moda Center
  • Date: Saturday, February 1st
  • Betting Odds PHO -3, PHO -154 | POR +130 O/U 228.5

The Suns Can Win If…

The Suns improved to 25-22 on the season with a 130-105 road win over the Warriors on Friday. Phoenix entered the game as -2.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the win. The combined score of 235 points went over the pre-game total of 228.5.

A key moment came when the Suns went on a 10-0 run, turning a 38-33 deficit into a 43-38 lead. Phoenix built on this momentum, outscoring the Warriors 32-24 in the 2nd quarter and 36-28 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter with a 98-79 lead and closed out the game by outscoring Golden State 32-26 in the final period.

The Suns’ offense shined in their 130-105 win over the Warriors, shooting 56.2% from the field and hitting 19 three-pointers at a 48.7% clip. Devin Booker led the way with 31 points and 11 assists, connecting on 5 threes, while Kevin Durant also hit 5 triples, finishing with 19 points.

Bradley Beal added 21 points, making all 3 of his three-point attempts, and scoring 9 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters. Booker put up 10 points in the 2nd, and Durant added 9 in the 1st and 3rd quarters.

The Suns put together a strong defensive performance on Friday, holding the Warriors to 105 points on 37% shooting. Phoenix gave up 27 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 24 points. They kept the pressure on in the 4th quarter, limiting Golden State to 26 points.

From beyond the arc, the Warriors hit 16 threes on 36% shooting. Phoenix sent Golden State to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Suns grabbed 44 defensive rebounds while allowing 14 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks.

  • In their last five road games, Phoenix has averaged 117 points per game while allowing 110 . The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
  • In their last three contests as the favorite, Phoenix has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.
  • Over their last three games, the Suns have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.

The Trail Blazers Can Win If…

Portland improved to 19-29 on the season with a 119-90 win over the Magic on Thursday. The Blazers, who were +5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points fell just under the 212.5 O/U line, with the teams combining for 209 points.

Orlando started strong with a 10-0 run, but Portland responded by outscoring them 34-18 in the 2nd quarter. The Blazers continued to dominate, winning the 3rd quarter 29-20 and the 4th 28-17.

The Trail Blazers shot 52.6% from the field and 48% from three-point range, hitting 12 threes in their 119-90 win over the Magic. Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe each scored 23 points, with Henderson adding 7 assists and 3 made threes at a 60% clip.

Deandre Ayton contributed 22 points, shooting 83.3% from the field. He scored 10 points in the 1st quarter, while Henderson added 9 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.

After a rough start, the Trail Blazers locked down defensively, allowing just 18 points in the 2nd quarter and 17 in the 4th, holding the Magic to 90 points overall. Portland’s defense was particularly effective from beyond the arc, limiting Orlando to just 5 made threes on 19% shooting.

Portland sent the Magic to the line 20 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Trail Blazers finished with 29 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 5 blocks to their defensive effort.

  • Portland has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 106 points per game while allowing 94. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
  • Through their last five games as the underdog, the Trail Blazers have an ATS record of 5-0 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
  • In their last five games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 2-2-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.

The Lean

We’re backing the Suns for a victory, with the projected score at 139-135. Additionally, we favor them to cover the spread, so we recommend placing a bet on the Suns at -3.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 228.5, and our model projects the Suns and Trail Blazers to reach a combined total of 274 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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Kevin Durant, Suns Face Surging Trail Blazers in Back-to-Back Matchups

The Phoenix Suns and the Portland Trail Blazers are set to face off in a back-to-back series in Portland, starting Saturday night. The Suns enter the matchup in strong form, while the Trail Blazers are experiencing their best stretch of the season.

Suns Continue to Surge Despite Durant’s Streak Ending

Kevin Durant’s impressive streak of 23 consecutive 20+ point games ended on Friday night, as he finished with 19 points. However, the Suns didn’t miss a beat, delivering a dominant 130-105 road victory over the Golden State Warriors.

Durant, maintaining his focus and consistency, emphasized his team-first mentality:

“Just a strong mentality, no matter what’s going out there and just doing my job. No matter what arena, no matter who’s on the floor, just sticking to my game plan and my routine and relying on my coaches and teammates to make it easier for me as well.”

The Suns have now won nine of their last 12 games and continue their four-game road trip, which concludes Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Booker, Beal Power Suns’ Offense

Devin Booker played a key role in the win over Golden State, finishing with 31 points and 11 assists while hitting five three-pointers. Bradley Beal also had a highly efficient performance, scoring 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting.

Booker highlighted the importance of gaining momentum before the All-Star break:

“I think it’s an important time of year. Always right before the break, you want to set yourself up in a better position coming out of the break.”

Phoenix recorded a season-high 41 assists in the victory, demonstrating their ball movement and offensive cohesion. Recently acquired big man Nick Richards also made an impact, adding 14 points and 16 rebounds.

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Trail Blazers Finding Their Rhythm

Portland enters this matchup in excellent form, winning six of their last seven games, including four by double digits. The Blazers spoiled Damian Lillard’s return to Portland with a 125-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday and followed it with a 119-90 rout of the Orlando Magic on Thursday.

Despite a slow start against Orlando, the Trail Blazers outscored the Magic 91-55 over the final three quarters. Head coach Chauncey Billups acknowledged the rough beginning but praised his team’s resilience:

“We got off to a tough start. Another tough first quarter for us. That was a little disappointing, knowing that they were gonna come out and fight. We just played them not too long ago. So we knew that they were coming to try to get their lick back.”

Key Players Stepping Up for Portland

Rookie Scoot Henderson played one of his best games of the season, finishing with 23 points, seven assists, and five rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe also contributed 23 points off the bench, while Deandre Ayton dominated inside, scoring 22 points on 10-of-12 shooting and grabbing eight rebounds.

Deni Avdija, who had back-to-back season-high scoring performances before Thursday’s game, had a quieter outing with 11 points on 2-of-8 shooting. However, his defensive contributions have been critical, as he has recorded 14 steals over the past eight games.

Teammate Anfernee Simons praised Avdija’s adaptability and willingness to learn:

“He’s always willing to listen to what everybody has to say, whether it’s good or bad, coaches or even players. His ability to just adapt to what’s going on. Me and him have been having constant communication on what to look for.”

Injury Report and Recent Head-to-Head Matchups

Portland forward Jerami Grant (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game. He exited early in the third quarter against Milwaukee and sat out the win over Orlando.

The Suns have dominated recent matchups, winning four straight against the Blazers, including both meetings this season.

What to Expect in Saturday’s Matchup

  • Suns’ offensive flow: Can Phoenix continue their high assist numbers and three-point shooting success?
  • Blazers’ defensive adjustments: Portland will need to slow down Booker and Durant while maintaining their own offensive rhythm.
  • Key battle inside: With Ayton playing efficiently, the matchup between him and the Suns’ frontcourt will be pivotal.

With both teams riding momentum, this back-to-back set in Portland promises to be a competitive showdown.

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Portland Trail Blazers
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-115
140
O 228
-105
Phoenix-Suns
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-105
-160
U 228
-115
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