Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/14

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns are set to compete in Game 1 of the Play-In Tournament. This is a best-of-1 series, and the game will take place at the Mortgage Matchup Center. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 10:00 PM, and will be broadcast on Amaz.

The Trail Blazers, led by interim head coach Tiago Splitter, finished the regular season with a 42-40 record. They come into the game on a two-game winning streak. The Suns, coached by Jordan Ott, ended their season with a 45-37 record and have won their last game. Both teams aim to secure a spot in the next round of the NBA Playoffs.

Trail Blazers vs Suns Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns
  • Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center
  • Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Trail Blazers +3.5 (-109), Suns -3.5 (-112), Trail Blazers MoneyLine +138, Suns MoneyLine -164, Over/Under 217 (-110)

Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers recently had a strong performance against the Sacramento Kings, winning 122-110. Deni Avdija led the team with 25 points, while Jrue Holiday added 23 points and 7 rebounds. Donovan Clingan also contributed with a double-double, scoring 13 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

In their game against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Trail Blazers secured a 116-97 victory. Deni Avdija was the standout player again, scoring 35 points. Donovan Clingan dominated the boards with 13 rebounds and added 18 points.

The team faced a setback against the San Antonio Spurs, losing 101-112. Despite the loss, Deni Avdija scored 29 points and recorded 6 assists. Toumani Camara and Donovan Clingan also provided solid support, each scoring in double figures.

Phoenix Suns Team Preview

The Phoenix Suns had a strong performance in their recent game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. They won by 32 points with a score of 135-103. Jamaree Bouyea stood out with 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists.

The Suns faced a tough loss against the Los Angeles Lakers, losing by 28 points. The final score was 101-73, and the team struggled with a field goal percentage of 33.8%. Royce O’Neale was a top performer with 11 points and 7 rebounds.

In their game against the Dallas Mavericks, the Suns won by 5 points. The score was 112-107, and Devin Booker led the team with 37 points and 9 assists. Dillon Brooks also contributed with 28 points and 5 rebounds.

BTB Betting Pick

The Suns are favored by 3.5 points against the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers score 115.5 points per game, while the Suns score 112.6 points per game. The Suns have a strong defense, allowing only 111.1 points per game. Considering the Suns’ defensive stats, the pick is Suns -3.5.

The over/under for the game is set at 217 points. The Trail Blazers allow 115.8 points per game, and the Suns allow 111.1 points per game. This totals to 226.9 points, suggesting a higher scoring game. Based on the defensive stats, the pick is over 217.