Big Game Report #38

By Chase Bailkin

Phoenix Suns

(19-10)

VS

Portland Trail Blazers

(18-11)

4th West

5th West

Fanduel Line

The two hottest teams from the bubble last year matchup for the first time this season. Both teams are 8-2 in their last 10, but the Blazers are coming off a loss to an abysmal Wizards team while the Suns won their last 2. The Suns have home court advantage, and have been blowing out everyone they play recently, so a 6 point spread makes sense tonight. They are playing great basketball on both sides of the floor and I think they will continue that against the Blazers. Both teams played on Saturday on the East coast and traveled to Phoenix, so there is no advantage in the rest/travel department. The Suns knocked down a team record 24 three pointers in their win over the Grizzlies, but I expect them to not shoot as well against a much better Blazers team. They will look for Devin Booker and their defense to carry them. The Blazers only put up 110 against the leagues worst defense (Wizards) and the Suns are much better defensively. Take the under 227.5 points, Devin Booker over 25.5 points, and Deandre Ayton over 11.5 rebounds.