Portland Trail Blazers @ Phoenix Suns Picks and Predictions - February 22nd 2026
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This matchup is scheduled for for Monday, February 23, 2026: Portland Trail Blazers (42-40) at Phoenix Suns (45-37). The side opens at Trail Blazers -3.5, with a total of 224.5. The spread has moved about 4.5 points from the opener (-1 to the current number). The opener did not hold, and that changes the read.
The spread has moved about 4.5 points from the opener (-1 to the current number). That shift is the most useful starting point for a bettor. The rest of the article keeps the focus on what matters to bettors: the side, the total, and the game details that can move either one, and if you are shopping prices across operators, our NBA sportsbooks guide can help you compare the market.
Portland Trail Blazers at Phoenix Suns odds and lines
Portland Trail Blazers enters this spot with a clean read on form: last-five ATS: 2-3-0, plus supporting context in average margin: -38. If you want a timely market check, the away hub at Portland Trail Blazers betting odds is a solid place to start.
Home form often reads cleaner than the noise, and for Phoenix Suns the key markers are last-five over-under: 3-2-0 with a useful add-on in last-five ATS: 1-3-1. If you are checking the home side close to tip, Phoenix Suns betting odds is the best spot to keep the board current.
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Trail Blazers at Suns Head-to-Head History
The most recent result gives a straightforward read: Trail Blazers claimed 121-119 with a 2 margin. The series table below grounds the broader head-to-head track record.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Last meeting score | 121-119 |
| Last meeting winner | Trail Blazers |
| Last meeting margin | 2 |
| Side | Meetings | Wins | Losses | Average margin | Total points | ATS record | Over/Under record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7.8 | 225 | 0-2-0 | 2-0-0 |
| Home | 3 | 0 | 3 | -7.8 | 225 | 2-0-0 | 2-0-0 |
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Portland Trail Blazers shows a rest edge in the days-since split (2 vs 1), and it counts more when the travel rows are not extreme. The previous-opponent line points to a tougher test for Portland Trail Blazers (62.1 vs 52.7), and that can lift the standard for carryover.
With games-in-last-7 even (0 vs 0), density is less of a deciding push. Portland Trail Blazers has logged more immediate travel since the last game (1006.2 vs 0), and that toll often shows as a slow start or thin third quarter. Last-7 mileage is even (0 vs 0), so the cumulative travel picture is not a separator.
| Metric | Portland Trail Blazers | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Days since last game | 2 | 1 |
| Rest advantage vs opponent | 1 | -1 |
| Travel miles since last game | 1006.2 | 0 |
| Games in last 7 days | 0 | 0 |
| Time zone changes | 0 | 0 |
| Miles travelled last 7 days | 0 | 0 |
| Schedule strength | 48.2 | 54.2 |
| Remaining schedule strength | — | — |
| Previous opponent strength (win %) | 62.1 | 52.7 |
| Next opponent strength (win %) | 57.9 | 47.4 |
Season Profile Comparison: Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns
This breakdown splits the season profile into four sections so the edges are easier to read. When the key stats in a category point the same way, that’s the cleaner lean; when they split, the game usually turns on which lever shows up more often.
Record & Scoring
Record and margin both favor Phoenix Suns (61 win% and 1.5 margin), which tends to show up as steadier quarters over time. The cleanest counter for Portland Trail Blazers is forcing volatility—more possessions, more threes, and fewer “quiet” stretches where Phoenix Suns can build separation.
| Metric | Portland Trail Blazers | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Record (W-L) | 42-40 | 45-37 |
| Win Percentage | 43.9 | 61 |
| Points For | 115.5 | 112.6 |
| Points Against | 115.8 | 111.1 |
| Points Margin | -0.3 | 1.5 |
Efficiency
Phoenix Suns leads the two efficiency drivers—shooting efficiency (112.8 vs 111.1) and field goal efficiency (53.7 vs 53.4). If that shows up, Phoenix Suns can build separation without needing a big possession advantage.
| Metric | Portland Trail Blazers | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Three-Point % | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Shooting Efficiency | 111.1 | 112.8 |
| Field Goal Efficiency | 53.4 | 53.7 |
| Free Throw Rate | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Three-Point Rate | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Free Throw % | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Tempo, Ratings & Turnovers
Phoenix Suns leads on net rating (1.3) and turnovers (13.5), which is the cleanest read in this combined section. The counter for Portland Trail Blazers is forcing live-ball mistakes and turning them into early offense.
| Metric | Portland Trail Blazers | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Pace | 103.6 | 100.1 |
| Net Rating | -1.1 | 1.3 |
| Offensive Rating | 110.6 | 112 |
| Defensive Rating | 111.7 | 110.7 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 16.5 | 13.5 |
Rebounding, Ball Movement & Disruption
Offensive rebounds and steals are close (0.3 vs 0.3, 8.3 vs 9.5), so this category often comes down to which team strings together clean possessions. When the extra-possession levers are even, a couple loose-ball plays can decide the margin.
| Metric | Portland Trail Blazers | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Rebounds Per Game | 46 | 43.1 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Assists Per Game | 25.1 | 24.6 |
| Assist Rate | 61.6 | 60.1 |
| Steals Per Game | 8.3 | 9.5 |
| Blocks Per Game | 5.5 | 4.2 |
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POR at PHX ATS and Over Under Trends
ATS win% reads Portland Trail Blazers at 50% and Phoenix Suns at 60%. Over % comes in at Portland Trail Blazers 50% and Phoenix Suns 40%. If this game tightens late, the better ATS rate is the one more likely to travel with the margin.
| Metric | Portland Trail Blazers | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
| ATS W-L-P | 30-27-0 | 35-21-1 |
| ATS Win % | 50% | 60% |
| Home ATS Wins | 17 | 18 |
| Away ATS Wins | 13 | 17 |
| ATS as Favorite | 11-11-0 | 18-9-1 |
| ATS as Underdog | 19-16-0 | 17-12-0 |
| Over Wins | 31 | 24 |
| Under Wins | 26 | 33 |
| Over % | 50% | 40% |
POR at PHX Key Players by Usage%: Top 3 Per Team
The primary usage option here is Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), and the table below links that role to production and efficiency. Their quick snapshot: Min 34, Usage% 32.5, 26.1 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 6 APG, TS% 58.5, eFG% 50.7, +/- 3.1, and TO/G 3.1.
Portland Trail Blazers lists Shaedon Sharpe (30.7), Deni Avdija (29.5), and Scoot Henderson (25.1), and Phoenix Suns lists Devin Booker (32.5), Jalen Green (32.2), and Dillon Brooks (28.8), and this readout highlights the touch hierarchy. A more concentrated top line usually means heavier on-ball responsibility for the primary option, while a balanced top three can signal more shared creation and easier rotation coverage if one piece is limited.
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| Team | Player | Min | Usage% | PPG | RPG | APG | TS% | eFG% | +/- | TO/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail Blazers | Shaedon Sharpe | 29 | 30.7 | 20.8 | 4.3 | 2.6 | 54.6 | 51.1 | -1 | 2.9 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Deni Avdija | 33 | 29.5 | 24.2 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 60 | 52.1 | 0.2 | 3.8 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Scoot Henderson | 25 | 25.1 | 14.2 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 55.3 | 50.1 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Phoenix Suns | Devin Booker | 34 | 32.5 | 26.1 | 3.9 | 6 | 58.5 | 50.7 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Phoenix Suns | Jalen Green | 26 | 32.2 | 17.8 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 51.6 | 49.1 | 1 | 2.3 |
| Phoenix Suns | Dillon Brooks | 30 | 28.8 | 20.2 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 54 | 50.1 | -0.9 | 1.8 |
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- Game script (pace): Portland Trail Blazers can try to push the pace, but Phoenix Suns is more comfortable if it can slow trips into half-court reads. The early rhythm signal usually tracks the total direction.
- Efficiency edge (side): Over the larger sample, it leans to Phoenix Suns when possessions remain cleaner and the glass is controlled. Those extra chances can swing the margin. Phoenix Suns carries the clearest ball-security lever to protect.
- Late filters (availability + market): Availability and schedule context are the final filter, and they can change who handles closing possessions and what shots show up late. If the market moves, take it as a prompt to confirm the inputs instead of forcing the first read.
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