Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction: Suns are on fire, Booker delivering!

The NBA Regular Season is on and this has been a great start to the season. Many underdogs are on fire and we will be in for another fun season as the prediction scenario has been tricky. We have to carefully analyze each game and in the end, it is unpredictable but a thorough analysis makes for a better scenario. In this game, Phoenix Suns will take on the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Suns come into this game after they defeated the Timberwolves 116:107 as Cam Jonhson scooped up 29 points. They have won six of seven games and are on a five-game winning streak. What else is new! They had the best record in the league last season and in the Regular Season, there have been little to no answers for them. Despite missing Deandre Ayton, they have been lethal on both ends of the floor. They are once again among the best squads on both ends of the floor.

They are number one in terms of field goal percentage. They are a top-two squad in assists per game which is not a surprise considering Chris Paul is running the Point. Devin Booker has been amazing once again and has proven to be a tough defensive assignment yet again. The Suns are top-five in the least points allowed and with Mikal Bridges as the defensive anchor that is also not a surprise. The bench isn’t world-beating but Cameron Payne has been doing his job while Jock Landale has had his moments too.

The Trail Blazers come into this game after suffering a 106:111 defeat against the Grizzlies despite a 31 points performance by Anfernee Simons. They have been playing without Lillard lately and that has impacted their performance. However, Simons has performed as expected and has racked up two 30+ Points performances as the key ball-handler. While the Trail Blazers may not look like a championship squad, they five wins and two losses start is a great sign.

Jerami Grant has added a defensive dimension while also giving an additional scoring option. Josh Hart’s activity level also bolsters the defense while the team can push the ball with his talent. Jusuf Nurkic is putting up above-average numbers too but the bench lacks a bit of zip. While Winslow has been a terrific two-way option, his scoring has been not upto the level that the Blazers would like. Rookie Shaedon Sharpe has had his moments but the transition to the startling lineup has been a tad tricky for the promising player.

• Trail Blazers: OUT: Gary Payton II, Olivier Sarr, Damian Lillard, DOUBTFUL: Trendon Watford. QUESTIONABLE: Anfernee Simons;
• Suns: OUT: Jae Crowder, Ish Wainright. PROBABLE: Cameron Payne, Deander Ayton, Torrey Craig.

• Expected Leading Scorers: Devin Booker(30+ Points), Anfernee Simons(25+ Points), Jerami Grant(20+ Points);
• Expected Leading Rebounders: Jusuf Nurkic(10-14 Rebounds), Josh Hart(9-12 Rebounds), Deandre Ayton(9-13 Rebounds);
• Expected Leading Playmakers: Chris Paul(10+ Assists), Anfernee Simons(7-9 Assists), Josh Hart(7-10 Assists).

With Deandre Ayton’s return, Cam Johnson coming to his own, Mikal Bridges’ piercing defense, and one of the best complementary backcourts in the league, the Suns will once again come into this game with a ton of confidence. The Trail Blazers are hurt without Damian Lillard and if Anfernee Simons, doesn’t play, the confident Suns unit will run over the Trail Blazers.

Suns have one of the best offenses and defenses and although the Blazers have improved defense, their offense can be hurt here. I believe the Suns will come up with a big offensive output and they will be registering a big win here. I see a 220-230 Points Range and the Suns scoring in excess of 116.