Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers

League: NBA | Game Time: 8:00 PM ET • 7:00 PM CT • 6:00 PM MT • 5:00 PM PT | Last Updated: 2026-02-22 05:09 PM EST

💰 Best Bet #1 Phoenix Suns +3.5 at -110 / 65% / Simulation shows 63.7% cover rate exceeding implied probability, bolstered by 63% money on Suns despite public split and Portland injuries to Lillard (out) and Sharpe (out) hampering offense.
💰 Best Bet #2 Under 222.5 at -110 / 55% / Average simulated total of 221.4 falls below line, aligned with 63% money on Under, recent Suns form averaging 109.9 PPG scored and Blazers defensive trends.
💰 Best Bet #3 Phoenix Suns Moneyline +140 / 60% / Model win probability 55.5% crushes +140 implied (41.7%), with home Suns recent form (5-5) and Portland missing key scorers.

Simulation Results
| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for Phoenix Suns | 55.5% |
| Win % for Portland Trail Blazers | 44.5% |
| Spread Cover % for Phoenix Suns | 63.7% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 47.7% / Under: 52.3% |
| Average Total Points | 221.4 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-35.8, 31.2] |

🏀 Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers

💸 Public Bets
[Suns 58% / Blazers 42%]

💰 Money Distribution
[Suns 63% / Blazers 37%]

💹 Market Alignment
[Aligned]

📉 Line Movement
Stable across major books (Blazers -3.5 from open).

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)
[+8% EV on Suns +3.5]: Simulation cover rate (64%) surpasses -110 implied (52.4%), reinforced by money disparity on dog and contextual POR injuries reducing offensive efficiency.

Top 3 Player Props
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⚖️ Analysis Summary
Public bets slightly favor Suns spread (58%) with sharper money piling on (63%), creating alignment and value against the Blazers line as Portland contends with Lillard out and Sharpe sidelined, limiting scoring punch. Suns’ home efficiency and simulation metrics support covering as underdogs. Overall game projects low-scoring with Under edge from defensive paces and recent totals under line.

🔮 Recommended Play
Follow the public with Suns +3.5 — highest mathematical probability from sim convergence, sharp money, and injury-adjusted EV.

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