The Phoenix Suns are set to take on the Portland Trail Blazers in a highly anticipated matchup on Monday night. The Suns currently sit in eighth place in the Western Conference with a record of 25-23, while the Trail Blazers are in 13th place with a record of 20-29.
These two teams have a long history of competing against each other, having faced off 247 times in the past. The Suns hold a slight edge in the head-to-head matchup, leading the series with 134 wins to the Trail Blazers’ 113. In their previous three meetings this season, the Suns have won two out of three games.
Their most recent encounter took place just a few days ago, with the Trail Blazers emerging victorious with a 127-108 win. Deandre Ayton led the way for the Trail Blazers with 24 points, while Devin Booker put up an impressive 37 points for the Suns.
The upcoming game between the Suns and the Trail Blazers is scheduled for 10 p.m. EST at the Moda Center. Fans can catch the action on KUNP / KATU 2.2 and Arizona’s Family 3TV / Arizona’s Family Sports, or stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.
As for the betting odds, the Suns are the favorites with a moneyline of -210, while the Trail Blazers are the underdogs with a moneyline of +175. The spread is set at Suns (-4.5) vs. Trail Blazers (+4.5), and the total over/under is at 230.5 points.
In terms of a preview, the Suns will be looking to bounce back from their recent loss to the Trail Blazers. Despite solid performances from Booker and Kevin Durant, they will need more support from the rest of the team to secure a win on the road. The Trail Blazers, on the other hand, have been on a hot streak and will be looking to extend their three-game winning streak.
In terms of betting props, Kevin Durant’s points total is set at 25.5, while Jerami Grant’s points total is set at 13.5. Both players have the potential to exceed these totals based on their recent performances.
In conclusion, the Suns are favored to come out on top in this matchup and cover the spread. Expect a high-scoring game with both teams surpassing the 230.5-point mark. This game is sure to be an exciting showdown between two competitive teams in the Western Conference.