Trail Blazers vs. Suns Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 01th, 2025

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Get ready for a high-stakes NBA game as the Trail Blazers and Suns face off on February 01th, 2025, in Portland, OR at Moda Center. Don't forget to review our top picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Trail Blazers vs. Suns betting tip and prediction

Mark your calendars for the Western Conference bout set for February 01th, 2025, commencing at 21:00. The Trail Blazers enters as 3 point underdogs in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Suns won, 127-116. The over/under for the upcoming game is 229 points.

The 2024-2025 basketball season has made it abundantly clear how important the 3-point shot is to the game. Let's examine how different teams are succeeding from long distance. The Trail Blazers are currently nailing 34.3% of their 3-pointers, highlighting their precision in long-range shooting. In contrast, the Suns are converting on 37.9% of their 3-point attempts, showcasing their proficiency in long-range shooting. As for shot selection, the Trail Blazers are dedicating 40% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Suns are taking 43% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Portland Trail Blazers

How are the Trail Blazers playing this season?

The Trail Blazers comes into this game with a 19-29 record, and they are currently 13th in the Western Conference standings. The Trail Blazers are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Trail Blazers win their most recent game?

Yes, Trail Blazers defeated the Magic, 119-90. Scoot Henderson scored 33 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Trail Blazers

The leading scorer for the Trail Blazers this season is Anfernee Simons, who is averaging 18.3 points per game. He scored 28 points on 8-for-18 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Suns. In the last game, he scored 18 points in DraftKings and 17.9 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Trail Blazers

Coming into the February 01th, 2025 contest, Deandre Ayton leads the Trail Blazers with 10.2 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 41.5 points in DraftKings and 43.1 fantasy points in FanDuel. Scoot Henderson has a team-high 5.2 assists per game. He scored 43.75 DraftKings points and 42.5 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Trail Blazers is Toumani Camara (1.3 steals per game). He has 19.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 20 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Robert Williams III is leading the way for the Trail Blazers with 1.7 blocks per game

Trail Blazers Team Analysis

The Trail Blazers' point differential this season is -6.3 points per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA. They are averaging 108.4 points per game while allowing 114.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Trail Blazers are making 12.2 shots per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Trail Blazers are making 16.4 per game, which ranks 22nd in the NBA.

Projected Trail Blazers Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Suns, the Trail Blazers' starting lineup consisted of Deandre Ayton, Jerami Grant, Toumani Camara, Anfernee Simons and Scoot Henderson. For the upcoming matchup, the Trail Blazers has the following injuries: Jerami Grant is questionable (ankle) and Matisse Thybulle is out (knee).

Phoenix Suns

How are the Suns playing this season?

The Suns head this game with a 25-22 record, and they are currently 8th in the Western Conference standings. The Suns are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Suns win their most recent game?

Yes, Suns defeated the Warriors, 130-105. Devin Booker scored 34 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Suns

The leading scorer for the Suns this season is Kevin Durant, who is averaging 27.1 points per game. Kevin Durant also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.9. He scored 21 points on 8-for-16 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Trail Blazers.

Other Team Leaders for the Suns

Nick Richards is leading the way with 11 rebounds per game. Devin Booker is dishing out a team-high 6.8 assists per game. In terms of steals, the Suns' leader is Devin Booker with 1.2 steals per game. The blocks' leader for the Suns is Kevin Durant, who is sending back 1.4 shots per game.

Suns Team Analysis

The Suns' point differential this season is -0.4 points per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. They are averaging 113.1 points per game while allowing 113.5 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Suns are making 14.1 shots per game, which ranks 8th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Suns are making 17.6 per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA.

Projected Suns' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Trail Blazers, the Suns' starting five were Jusuf Nurkic, Kevin Durant, Grayson Allen, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker. For the upcoming matchup, Suns has the following injury: Jusuf Nurkic is out (illness).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

According to Vegas, it is a toss-up for the Trail Blazers and Suns game. Although it is a pick’em, the suggestion is to bet at the Suns.

Money Line betting suggestion

Trail Blazers are a 3 money line underdog for the game against the Suns, and the suggestion is to pick the Suns.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Trail Blazers and Suns is 229 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Trail Blazers and Suns have combined for just 2 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.