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Trail Blazers vs. Suns prediction: Why Phoenix is favored to win Tuesday's NBA Play-In matchup [4/14/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns predictions for NBA Tuesday.
The Phoenix Suns will take on the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on Tuesday, beginning at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury updates, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Suns as the most likely winner of the Trail Blazers vs. Suns game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Suns lineup will feature players like Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green, while the Trail Blazers will rely on Deni Avdija, Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Blazers vs. Suns prediction: Who will win NBA Play-In game?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NBA matchup between the Trail Blazers and Suns, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Suns a 63% chance of beating the Trail Blazers. Our predicted final score has the Suns winning 110-106.
According to our model, the Suns (-3) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 216.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Trail Blazers vs. Suns odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Trail Blazers | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3 (-110) | -3 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +136 | -148 |
| Total | o216.5 (-106) | u216.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Trail Blazers vs. Suns picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Suns -3 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Suns | -148 |
| Total | Over 216.5 | -106 |
According to our best NBA bets for Tuesday, the top play to make on this game is Suns to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Trail Blazers vs. Suns player props
Betting on Trail Blazers vs. Suns NBA prop bets? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Deni Avdija is expected to lead the Trail Blazers with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, while Devin Booker is projected to have 26 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Suns.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Trail Blazers prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Trail Blazers are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | 26 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 51 |
| Jrue Holiday | 17 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 37 |
| Jerami Grant | 14 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| Toumani Camara | 14 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 29 |
| Scoot Henderson | 13 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 27 |
Suns prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Suns:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | 26 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 46 |
| Dillon Brooks | 19 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| Jalen Green | 18 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 35 |
| Grayson Allen | 12 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 25 |
| Mark Williams | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 28 |
Blazers vs. Suns game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's action between the Suns and Trail Blazers at Mortgage Matchup Center is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns
- Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center
The NBA Play-In Tournament features the teams that ranked 7th through 10th in each conference, including the Trail Blazers and Suns, fighting for a spot in the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
The winner of the Portland vs. Phoenix matchup will advance to NBA_2025_176_PHX_POR.
Conclusion
We predict the Suns, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Trail Blazers in Tuesday's NBA Play-In Tournament matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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