Tomás Yelmini
Two old acquaintances in the most popular basketball league on the planet, so it is always expected that Trail Blazers vs Suns will provide a show at the height of what they can offer in this new NBA regular season, 2022-23.
Both Portland and Phoenix have started the tour with good results, so parity and a close result in their match are expected. Both teams will also have to overcome the obstacle of having several of their key players sidelined due to injuries.
They already met at the dawn of the season, with Portland winning in overtime and by just two points: 113 to 111. And also this Friday night, in another agonizing 108-106.
In JefeBet we show you our prediction for this game between Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns, as well as the best information for you to be aware of everything that will happen in the NBA season 2022-23.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Trail Blazers vs Suns NBA Regular Season Game on November 5, 2022
- Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
- When: Saturday, November 5, 2022, 10 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Portland Trail Blazers
- Regular season record : 6-2
- Spread: To be defined
- Moneyline: To be defined
- Over/Under: To be defined
The first series of home games has not allowed Portland Trail Blazers to leave an image of firmness and solidity that they should have had thanks to the support of their fans. The losses to Miami and Memphis filled them with doubts. Despite this, their chances are encouraging.
However, they will have to deal with some major absences, which challenge their ingenuity. The backcourt is decimated with the loss of its top star, Damian Lillard, in addition to Trendon Watford and Anfernee Simons, the latter the great figure in the comeback against Memphis, at the Moda Center, where he had an excellent night despite the final loss: 31 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists.
His absence will be felt. Through seven games this season, the 23-year-old has averaged 22 points on 37 % shooting from three, 2.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 0.9 steals. With Simons out, it is expected Shaedon Sharpe and Keon Johnson to get more minutes.
Betting on the Phoenix Suns
- Regular season record: 6-2
- Spread: To be defned
- Moneyline: To be defined
- Over/Under: To be defined
As one of the current leaders of the Western Conference (they share that honor with their opponent this Saturday), the Phoenix Suns are having a very good start to the season. For this weekend they would already count on the return of an important figure, the center Deandre Ayton.
If he is unable to return, they will continue with the formula that has guaranteed success so far: the rotation of Jock Landale and Bismack Biyombo to replace his size.
Landale and Biyombo have offered opposing teams different opportunities, as Biyombo has more of an inside and shot-blocking characteristic, while Landale can stretch the floor and shoot 3’s with a little more defensive quickness.
JefeBet Prediction
Both teams know how the other plays and there is no doubt that it will be a duel as balanced and close as the ones they played this season and were resolved in overtime. The Suns are expected to take advantage of some important absences of the Blazers and get small revenge, although by very little.
Prediction: Phoenix Suns win by 5 points.
