- Matchup: Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: Prime Video
- Betting Line: Portland (+4.0)
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The Phoenix Suns (45-37) are set to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers (42-40) at the Mortgage Matchup Center in a crucial Western Conference Play-In game. According to Vegas oddsmakers, Portland is a 4.0-point underdog, with the total points over-under established at 217.
The Trail Blazers recently triumphed over the Kings, securing a win with a score of 122-110. Portland showcased an impressive 46.5% shooting from the field (47 of 101) and made 16 out of 46 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they successfully connected on 12 of 15 attempts, achieving an 80.0% success rate. On the boards, they collected 46 rebounds, including 18 offensive rebounds, while also recording 28 assists, 17 turnovers, and 9 steals. Defensively, they allowed their opponents to shoot 48.2% from the floor, with the Kings achieving 40 of 83 shooting. Sacramento tallied 24 assists, 7 steals, and grabbed 47 rebounds (15 offensive, 32 defensive) along with 3 blocked shots, finishing the game with a free-throw percentage of 74.2% on 23 of 31 attempts. In terms of fouls, Portland committed 21, while Sacramento had 18.
Deni Avdija was a standout performer for the Trail Blazers, scoring 25 points on 9 of 19 shooting in 33 minutes on the court. He also secured 6 rebounds and distributed 10 assists, finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4%.
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Portland enters this matchup with an overall record of 42-40. The Blazers average 17.3 turnovers and commit 19.9 personal fouls per game. They average 46.0 rebounds and have recorded 2,062 assists this season, ranking 23rd in the league for assists. The Trail Blazers shoot 34.3% from three-point range (1,186 of 3,462) and 76.5% from the free-throw line, scoring an average of 115.5 points per game (17th in the league), shooting 45.3% from the field.
Defensively, Portland forces an average of 15.6 turnovers while committing 22.0 personal fouls. They rank 13th in the league for assists allowed, with 2,162 surrendered. Opponents are shooting 47.1% against them (3,446 of 7,323) and they relinquish an average of 43.0 rebounds per game. On three-point attempts, they allow a percentage of 35.8% and rank 16th in points allowed per game (115.8).
In their last game, the Suns achieved a convincing win over the Thunder, finishing 135-103. Phoenix gathered 54 total rebounds, comprising 41 defensive and 13 offensive. They turned the ball over 13 times while securing 5 steals. Oklahoma City committed 8 fouls, allowing the Suns 6 free-throw attempts, of which they made 3 (50.0%). From beyond the arc, Phoenix was highly efficient, hitting 20 of 41 attempts (48.8%). Overall, they shot 56 of 101 from the field, marking a shooting percentage of 55.4%. The Thunder managed to hit 41 of 95 attempts from the field, achieving 43.2% shooting. Oklahoma City converted 39.1% of their three-point attempts (18 of 46) and made 3 of 9 free throws (33.3%), while allowing the Suns to dominate the boards, giving up 36 total rebounds (9 offensive).
Jamaree Bouyea was instrumental for the Suns, putting up 27 points in 40 minutes of play while adding 9 assists. He shot 12 of 23, achieving a conversion rate of 52.2%, and collected 5 rebounds.
Phoenix boasts a record of 45-37 this season. They average 20.6 personal fouls per game and shoot 78.1% from the free-throw line. The Suns average 24.6 assists per contest (28th in the NBA) and generate 14.5 turnovers. For the season, they have scored 9,232 points (112.6 points per game) and secure an average of 43.1 rebounds per game. Their team shooting percentage stands at 45.5%, ranking 28th in the league.
Defensively, Phoenix is ranked 6th in the NBA for points allowed per game (111.1). They force 16.3 turnovers and allow opponents to shoot 47.0% from the field (15th in the league). Their defense surrenders 34.7% on three-point attempts (998 of 2,876), and opposing teams convert 78.5% of free throw attempts. They allow 25.1 assists and total rebounds average at 43.7 per game, ranking 7th and 15th in the league, respectively.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NBA showdown?
Prediction: Take Phoenix (-4.0)
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