Phoenix Suns @ Portland Trailblazers | Week 9 Game Preview

When: Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 at 10:00PM ET.

Where: Moda Center, Portland, OR.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: Suns -1.5.

Total: 219.5.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Suns Spotlight

The Phoenix Suns were unexpectedly whooped by the Los Angeles Clippers in their last outing, while failing to cover the 3.5-point spread. Offensively on the road, the Suns rank 8th in points per game, 8th in field goal percentage, and 10th in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Suns rank 12th in points allowed, 12th in field goal percentage, 11th in 3-point shooting, and 26th in rebounding. 

Trailblazers Spotlight

The Portland Trailblazers just dropped their fifth-straight game, this time falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves as 3-point favorites. Offensively at home, the Trailblazers rank 8th in points per game, 12th in field goal percentage, and 5th in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Trailblazers rank 18th in points allowed, 16th in field goal percentage, 29th in 3-point shooting, and 5th in rebounding. 

Final Say

Portland has been a disaster lately, going just 1-4 ATS in their last five games, and 1-4 ATS in their last five gams at home. They also have been getting owned by Western Conference opponents, going 0-8 SU in their last eight against them as underdogs, while going 1-9 ATS in their last 10 overall as underdogs. Phoenix however, looks to be losing momentum, going just 1-4 ATS in their last five games, while shooting just 40% in their last four games. They are starting to feel the burn without Devin Booker, while the Trailblazers will have Damien Lillard back. The Trailblazers have been one of the better teams at home this season, which is why I like them to pull it out against a Suns team ready for a little regression.

Pick: Portland Trailblazers +1.5