Ben Burns - Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers

**10-1 RECORD** MONEYLINE NBA TV MAIN EVENT!

Handicapper
Ben Burns
League
NBA
Competition
Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers
Time
10/23/2021 10:10 PM
Bet Type
Moneyline
Pick
Portland Trail Blazers -135 (BetMGM)
Outcome
Win
Analysis
I'm playing PORTLAND on the moneyline. This one sets up nicely for the Blazers. After dropping their home opener, they've had the past two nights off. On the other hand, the Suns are off an emotional game against the Lakers last night and are now playing their third game in the past four days. I like the fact that Phoenix won last night. If the Suns had been winless, they'd likely be a little more hungry tonight. There's talk about Booker's conditioning; you know the Blazers are going to push the pace. Recall that Booker missed the start of training camp due to Covid. That was on the heels of the deep playoff run and the Olympics. While the Blazers haven't been great at covering as favorites, they do tend to win when favored. They're 58-28 SU when laying points, the past couple of seasons. That being the case and recalling that the last meeting between these teams was decided by a single point, I'm electing to lay the short price to play on the moneyline. Schedule in their favor, look for the Blazers to improve on those SU stats Saturday night.

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