Trail Blazers vs Suns Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 20, 2023, 3:10AM | Published: Dec 18, 2023, 10:11PM
The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the favoured Phoenix Suns in NBA action at Moda Center on Wednesday, beginning at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons and Malcolm Brogdon, the Trail Blazers are up against a Suns team that includes Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Eric Gordon.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Trail Blazers vs Suns game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Trail Blazers vs Suns
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Portland-Phoenix NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Suns a 71% chance of beating the Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
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Trail Blazers vs Suns: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Moda Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Trail Blazers $3.60, Suns $1.37
- Line: Trail Blazers +7.5 ($1.96), Suns -7.5 ($1.97)
- Total (Over/Under 230.5 Points): Over $2.02, Under $1.97
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Trail Blazers at $3.60 and the Suns at $1.37.
The Trail Blazers are 7.5-point underdogs against the Suns, with odds of $1.96 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Suns (-7.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.97.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 230.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.02 and odds for the Under at $1.97.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Trail Blazers (+7.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 230.5 points has a 51% chance of staying Under.
For the best way to bet on this Trail Blazers vs Suns game, head to Betfair, where you can use our data to bet against other sports fans, rather than a traditional bookmaker.
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Trail Blazers vs Suns: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Portland at $3.60 with Betfair (1.2% edge)
- Line: Trail Blazers +7.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 230.5 at $1.97 with Betfair (51% probability)
These Trail Blazers vs Suns best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Suns have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Trail Blazers to win is our recommended option because of the 1.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Trail Blazers vs Suns: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Trail Blazers vs Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday has the Suns winning 118-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full coverage of Portland vs Phoenix on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Trail Blazers vs Suns: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Trail Blazers vs Suns without necessarily betting on the outcome of Wednesday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Jerami Grant is expected to lead the way for the Trail Blazers with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, while Devin Booker is projected to finish with 34 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the Suns.
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | 22 | 4 | 2 |
| Anfernee Simons | 20 | 3 | 4 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 16 | 4 | 4 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 16 | 5 | 3 |
| Deandre Ayton | 14 | 9 | 1 |
Suns Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | 34 | 6 | 8 |
| Kevin Durant | 29 | 7 | 6 |
| Eric Gordon | 15 | 2 | 3 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | 14 | 11 | 5 |
| Grayson Allen | 12 | 4 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Portland vs Phoenix game at Moda Center.
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Trail Blazers vs Suns: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Trail Blazers and Suns at Moda Center is scheduled to commence at 2:00pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Wednesday 20 December 2023
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Moda Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Portland vs Phoenix predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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