In a highly anticipated matchup, the 7-6 Phoenix Suns are gearing up to face the struggling 3-10 Portland Trail Blazers this Tuesday night, and the odds couldn’t be more in favor of the Suns.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The Suns moneyline sits at -800 in most sportsbooks, this is just about as lopsided as you will get in the NBA.
Playing a large role into why the Suns are so extremely favored is the fact that they have won three in a row since Devin Booker has returned to the court.
On the flip side, the Portland Trail Blazers find themselves in a rut, having suffered seven consecutive losses following their promising 3-3 start to the season.
Adding to the stakes, this game contributes to the In-Season Tournament standings, injecting an extra layer of urgency for the Suns.
While the Trail Blazers have already been eliminated from moving on to the knockout round, the Suns still have a chance to advance as a Wild Card team.
They can do this by beating Portland on Tuesday, and then beating the Grizzlies on Friday.
Currently sitting at 1-1 in the In-Season Tournament, the Suns hold the third spot in West Group A, trailing behind the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers.
This matchup will also mark the return of Deandre Ayton to Phoenix as he will take on his former team.
Tipoff for Suns vs. Trail Blazers is set for 7PM at the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix.
