NBA Betting? Suns vs Blazers Predictions
NBA betting action sees the Phoenix Suns taking on the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, Feb. 5 at Moda Center in Portland, Ore. Cappers Picks offers free NBA handicapping tips all season long.
NBA Basketball Odds
Phoenix Suns (28-22) @ Portland (33-16)
Thursday, Feb. 4
10:30 p.m. ET
Moda Center
TV: TNT
NBA Betting Lines: Portland -4.5
NBA Betting Total: 110
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Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are the epitome of an offense-oriented basketball team. Not only do they have a tendency to play small ball, but they’re No. 4 in points scored per game (106.6) and No. 28 in points allowed per game (104.9).
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In the last outing against Portland (Jan. 21), Phoenix took home a win in a high-scoring contest. The Suns won 118-113, but they’re now going up against a Trail Blazers squad that has its big man back: Robin Lopez.
Against Portland, the goal will be to defend the three-point line. The Blazers are sixth in the NBA in terms of three-point percentage and third in terms of three-pointers made each night, while the Suns are just 21st in terms of three-point percentage allowed.
Portland Trail Blazers
Unlike the Suns, Portland is actually quite good at defending the three-point line.
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The team from the Northwest Division allows opponents to shoot just 31.4 percent from downtown, which is the best number in the Association.
Although defending the three-point line is always a priority for the Blazers, they need to focus on defending the pick and roll. In particular, the team needs Damian Lillard to fight through screens at a more efficient rate.
Speaking of Lillard, the Blazers need the point guard to step it up on the offensive end as well.
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He’s been in a slump, and if his shooting game is off, Portland will be in trouble.
NBA Handicapping Trends:
- Over is 4-1-1 in Portland’s last 6 games
- Portland is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 games after allowing 100 points or more in its previous game
- Portland is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games overall
- Portland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 home games
- Phoenix is 6-2 in its last 8 games following a SU loss
- Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on 2 days rest
4* NBA Prediction: Phoenix +4.5
Simply put: Phoenix has had Portland’s number of the past couple of seasons. If Portland manages to pull off a win straight up on national television, it will be in dramatic fashion.
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