- Matchup: Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR
- Broadcast: Rip City Television Network
- Betting Odds: Phoenix (+3.5)
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The Phoenix Suns, boasting a record of 45-37 from the previous season, will clash with the Portland Trail Blazers, who finished at 42-40 last year, at the Moda Center on Wednesday. The Trail Blazers are favored by 3.5 points for this matchup, with the over/under set at 232.5.
In their last game, the Suns fell to the Thunder, losing 131-122. Phoenix committed 25 personal fouls, while Oklahoma City had 20. The Suns connected on 17 of 34 three-point attempts, but the Thunder shot an impressive 86.7% from the free-throw line, converting 26 out of 30 attempts. Oklahoma City also secured 39 rebounds (including 13 offensive) and achieved 6 blocks. The Thunder dished out 28 assists and had 5 steals in the game. Defensively, the Suns allowed opposing players to shoot 53.7% from the floor, giving up 44 field goals on 82 attempts. Phoenix recorded 24 assists and forced 17 turnovers while achieving 10 steals. They gathered 33 rebounds, 10 of which were offensive, and made 12 of 16 free-throw attempts, finishing with a 75.0% shooting percentage. The Suns ended the game shooting 53.3% from the field, having made 48 of 90 shots, with 14 three-pointers out of 39 attempts.
Devin Booker was a standout player in this matchup, scoring 24 points on 8 of 16 shooting in 41 minutes. He also contributed 6 assists but did not grab any rebounds by the end of the game.
The Suns look to build on their 45-37 record from last year. They averaged 112.6 points per game (26th in the NBA) while shooting 45.5% from the field. From the three-point line, they made 36.1% of their attempts (1,210 out of 3,348) and had a 78.1% free-throw percentage. Phoenix averaged 43.1 rebounds per game and recorded a total of 2,021 assists, placing them 28th in the league for passing efficiency. They committed 14.5 turnovers per game along with an average of 20.6 personal fouls.
On the defensive end, the Suns forced 16.3 turnovers per game while conceding 18.9 personal fouls. They limited opponents to a 34.7% shooting percentage from three-point range and ranked 6th in points allowed per game (111.1). Phoenix permitted a shooting percentage of 47.0% (3,296 of 7,011) and allowed an average of 43.7 rebounds per game, finishing 7th in assists given up with 2,058.
In their previous outing, the Trail Blazers suffered a defeat, falling 114-95 against the Spurs. Portland secured 24 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive boards for a total of 38. They committed 9 turnovers but managed to steal the ball 8 times. The Spurs committed 24 fouls, leading to 23 free-throw attempts for the Trail Blazers, of which they converted 18, for a shooting percentage of 78.3%. Portland hit 11 of 47 attempts from three-point range, achieving a 23.4% success rate. Overall, the Trail Blazers shot 33 out of 94 from the field, resulting in a 35.1% shooting percentage. The Spurs shot 54.7% from the floor, converting 41 of 75 attempts against Portland. The Trail Blazers made 12 of 30 three-point attempts for a 40.0% success rate and finished with a 69.0% free-throw percentage on 20 of 29 attempts. In terms of rebounding, they allowed the Spurs to gather 42 total boards, including 7 offensive rebounds.
Deni Avdija played a pivotal role for the Trail Blazers, scoring 22 points on 7 of 15 shooting and grabbing 3 rebounds in 32 minutes of play, along with 3 assists.
Portland’s final record last season stood at 42-40. They committed an average of 19.9 personal fouls per game and shot 76.5% from the free-throw line. The Trail Blazers recorded 25.1 assists per contest (23rd in the league) while committing an average of 17.3 turnovers. They scored a total of 9,469 points last season, averaging 115.5 points per game, and secured an average of 46.0 boards.
Defensively, the Trail Blazers ranked 16th in the league in points allowed, surrendering an average of 115.8 points per game. They forced an average of 15.6 turnovers and allowed opposing teams to shoot 47.1% from the field. Defensively, Portland limited opponents to 35.8% from beyond the arc and allowed a free-throw success rate of 79.0%. Additionally, they conceded 26.4 assists and 43.0 rebounds per game, ranking 13th and 11th in those categories, respectively.
Which team will triumph in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back Phoenix (+3.5)
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