Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction, 2/3/2025 Preview and Pick

Game: Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers

Date: Monday, February 3, 2025

Location: Moda Center in Portland, OR

TV: Rip City Television Network

The Phoenix Suns (24-22) are on their way to Moda Center on Monday where they will take on the Portland Trail Blazers (19-29).

The Suns faced the Timberwolves and took a loss by a final of 121-113 in their last contest. Phoenix ended having earned a 50.6% field goal percentage (43 out of 85) and converted 12 of their 32 three-point attempts. At the free throw line, the Suns made 15 of 20 shots for a rate of 75.0%. Regarding pulling down rebounds, they compiled 36 with 10 of them being of the offensive sort. They also doled out 30 dimes in this matchup in addition to forcing 16 turnovers and having 7 steals. In regard to defense, Phoenix allowed their opponent to shoot 56.0% from the field on 42 of 75 shooting. Minnesota doled out 26 dimes and had 8 steals in this matchup. In addition, Minnesota collected 34 rebounds (4 offensive, 30 defensive) and added 6 blocks. Minnesota finished 88.9% from the charity stripe by converting 24 of their 27 attempts. They made 13 of their 29 shots from 3-point land. In relation to fouls, the Suns ended up finishing with 25 and the Timberwolves accumulated 19 fouls.

Kevin Durant is someone who was a major contributor in this matchup. He had 33 points on 13 of 19 shooting. He was on the court for 40 mins played and snagged 2 rebounds. Durant finished the game at 68.4% from the field and also earned 7 dimes.

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Phoenix comes into this one with a record of 24-22 on the season. They are losing possession via turnover 13.9 times per contest and as a basketball team they commit 18.1 fouls per game. As a unit, Phoenix is collecting 42.5 rebounds per game and has accumulated 1,251 assists for the campaign, which is 12th in the NBA in terms of passing. The Suns are hitting 37.7% on 3-pointers (642 of 1,703) and 79.8% from the charity stripe. They are averaging 112.7 points per contest (14th in the NBA) on 47.5% from the field.

Defensively, the Suns are able to force 12.8 turnovers every game and they draw 19.3 fouls. They are ranked 12th in the league in giving up assists with 1,213 conceded for the campaign. The Suns are giving up an opponent FG percentage of 46.3% (1,908 of 4,117) and they surrender 44.6 boards per contest as a group. They are giving up 36.0% on shots from distance and they are ranked 18th in basketball in PPG from their opponents (113.7).

When they last stepped on the court, the Trail Blazers walked away with a victory by a final of 119-90 when they played the Magic. The Trail Blazers collected 29 defensive boards and 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 38 in the game. They turned the ball over 14 times, while earning 7 steals for the matchup. The Magic were called for 23 personal fouls in this contest which got the Trail Blazers to the free throw line for a total of 31 shots. They were able to bury 25 of the free throw attempts for a rate of 80.6%. When discussing shooting from 3-point land, Portland converted 12 of their 25 attempts (48.0%). In all, the Trail Blazers went 41 out of 78 from the field which gave them a rate of 52.6%. The Trail Blazers allowed the Magic to make 34 of 81 attempts from the floor which left them with a shooting percentage of 42.0% for this game. They finished 19.2% from 3-point land by connecting on 5 out of 26 and ended up shooting 17 out of 20 from the charity stripe (85.0%). When talking about attacking the glass, Portland allowed Orlando to snag 33 in all (13 on the offensive glass).

Scoot Henderson pitched in for the Trail Blazers in the matchup. Henderson accumulated 23 points in his 32 mins of playing time and had 7 dimes for this game. He converted 7 of 16 for this game giving him a field goal percentage of 43.8%, and accounted for 5 rebounds.

Portland has a win-loss record of 19-29 for the year. The Trail Blazers commit 19.3 fouls per contest and they hit 76.9% from the free throw line. They are assisting teammates 23.1 times per contest (28th in the league) and they lose possession via turnover 16.2 times per game. Portland has tallied 5,202 pts for the year (108.4 per contest) and they grab 43.5 boards per game. When it comes to offense, the Trail Blazers are connecting on 45.0% from the floor, which is 23rd in basketball.

The Portland defense allows 36.9% from downtown (637 of 1,727) and their opposition knocks down 79.6% of their free throw shots. They relinquish 26.5 dimes and 44.5 rebounds every game, which has them ranked 20th and 19th in basketball. The Trail Blazers defensively are ranked 21st in the league in points per game surrendered with 114.7. They are forcing 15.0 turnovers on a nightly basis and have let teams shoot 47.3% from the field (22nd in the league).

Who will win tonight's NBA game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Portland

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