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Suns vs. Blazers: Play-In Showdown for 7th Seed!
14 Apr
Summary
- The 7th seed in the Western Conference is at stake in this play-in game.
- Phoenix is favored by 3.5 points in this crucial tournament matchup.
- The SportsLine model predicts the total score will be under 217.5 points.
The No. 7 seed in the Western Conference will be determined Tuesday as the Portland Trail Blazers visit the Phoenix Suns for a crucial NBA Play-In Tournament matchup. The winner secures the 7th seed and will face San Antonio, while the loser plays for the 8th seed. Phoenix concluded the regular season with a 45-37 record, while Portland finished at 42-40. Jerami Grant of the Trail Blazers is currently questionable due to a calf injury.
The latest odds favor Phoenix as a 3.5-point favorite, with an over/under of 217.5 total points. SportsLine's Projection Model, which simulated the game 10,000 times, is predicting the under. Phoenix consistently played to the under this season, with 45 of their games falling short of the total. Portland has also seen six of its last eight games go under the projected total. Historically, matchups in Phoenix between these two teams have also trended towards lower scores.
