Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/18

The Phoenix Suns will take on the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. This game is set for Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 11:00 PM. The Suns have an 8-6 record, while the Trail Blazers hold a 6-7 record.

The Suns are led by head coach Jordan Ott and are ranked 8th in the Western Conference. They recently lost to the Atlanta Hawks, 124-122. The Trail Blazers, with interim head coach Tiago Splitter, are 9th in the Western Conference. They come into the game after a 138-133 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

Suns vs Trail Blazers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers
  • Venue: Moda Center
  • Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Trail Blazers -1.0 (-108), Suns +1.0 (-114)

Phoenix Suns Team Preview

The Phoenix Suns have been active recently, winning three out of their last five games. Their latest game was a close one against the Atlanta Hawks, where they lost by just two points. Despite the loss, Dillon Brooks put up 34 points, showing his scoring ability.

Devin Booker is leading the team with an average of 28.4 points per game this season. His performance against the Indiana Pacers was impressive, scoring 33 points and adding seven assists. However, the Suns will miss Grayson Allen and Jalen Green, who are both out with injuries.

The Suns are strong from beyond the arc, ranking 4th in three-pointers made per game. They also have a high three-point shooting percentage, placing 6th in the league. On defense, they allow only 114.4 points per game, ranking them 10th in the league in that category.

Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers have had a mix of results in their recent games. They lost to the Dallas Mavericks by 5 points, scoring 133. In that game, Shaedon Sharpe scored 36 points, while Deni Avdija added 29 points.

Overall, the Trail Blazers are scoring 121.5 points per game, which ranks them 6th in the league. They are also attempting 94 field goals per game, placing them 2nd. However, their field goal percentage is 45.3%, ranking them 23rd.

The team is dealing with several injuries. Jrue Holiday is doubtful due to a calf injury. Damian Lillard, Matisse Thybulle, Blake Wesley, and Scoot Henderson are all out with various injuries.

BTB Betting Pick

The Suns are the underdog with a spread of +1.0 (-114). Their defense allows 114.4 points per game, while the Trail Blazers score 121.5 points per game. Given the Suns’ stronger defense, the pick is the Suns to cover the spread with a projected score of Suns 118, Trail Blazers 117.

The total for this game is set at 236.5. The Suns allow 114.4 points per game, and the Trail Blazers allow 122.2 points per game. With both teams’ offensive and defensive stats, the pick is for the total to go over 236.5 with a projected combined score of 235 points.