Posted on
3/4/2008 5:08:18 PM
NBA Basketball Free Picks – Suns Look To Regain Footing Against Trailblazers
By Eric Williams
The Phoenix Suns, (39-20 SU, 26-31 ATS, 34-25 O/U), are sticking to their guns in saying the Shaquille O’Neal trade will work in their favor even if it is already obvious that the Suns made a mistake of epic proportions by acquiring the aging behemoth.
The Suns have lost two consecutive games coming into this contest and are a mediocre 5-5 in their last ten games, including a convincing 119-114 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.
The struggling Portland Trailblazers, (31-29 SU, 31-29 ATS, 24-35-1 O/U), have won just three of their last ten games and come into this matchup off a 110-104 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.
The Suns have failed to cover the spread in six of their last ten games, including two straight while the Blazers have covered the spread in four straight games after dropping their previous six against the spread.
Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my analysis and NBA Betting Free Picks:
The Suns are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite.
The Suns are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
The Trail Blazers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Pacific.
The Trail Blazers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog.
The Over is 4-0 in Suns last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
The Over is 5-1 in Trail Blazers last 6 home games.
The Over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Portland.
The Suns are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Portland.
Analysis: While the Suns may be playing absolutely mediocre basketball and are on the road as well, they are the correct pick for tonight’s matchup as they will enter this game literally desperate to pick up another victory after their last two losses.
NBA Free Picks: Suns – 2½ Points/Over 209 Total Points
10:05 PM EST NBA Betting Odds
Phoenix Suns -2½ -110
Portland Trailblazers +2½ -110
Over 209 -110
Under 209 -110
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