Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Odds & Picks | 02.22.26

Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Odds & NBA Picks | 02.22.26

This late-February Western Conference clash at the Mortgage Matchup Center features two squads navigating critical stretches of the season. The Phoenix Suns (33-24) look to defend home court against a surging Portland Trail Blazers (27-30) team. While Phoenix holds the superior record, a massive wave of injuries to their core rotation has leveled the playing field for this 8:00 PM tip-off.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns Matchup Preview

Portland Trail Blazers Key Stats & Trends

The Blazers have found a new identity centered around the versatile playmaking of Deni Avdija. Averaging an impressive 25.0 PPG, 7.2 RPG, and 6.8 APG, Avdija has become the focal point of the offense. Complementing him is the interior dominance of Donovan Clingan, whose 11.4 RPG provides Portland with elite second-chance opportunities. Despite missing key perimeter scorers, Portland’s ability to move the ball (6.8 assists per game from Avdija) makes them a dangerous road underdog.

• Points: Deni Avdija (25.0)
• Rebounds: Donovan Clingan (11.4)
• Assists: Deni Avdija (6.8)
• Rating: Deni Avdija (25.0 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 6.8 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.6 BPG)

Injury Report Portland Trail Blazers

• Shaedon Sharpe (Out): Sharpe (calf) is out for Sunday’s game against the Suns.
• Deni Avdija (Day-to-day): Avdija is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against Phoenix due to lower-back injury management.
• Damian Lillard (Out): Lillard (Achilles) defeated Devin Booker and Kon Knueppel in the final round of Saturday’s 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest, taking home his third title.

Phoenix Suns Key Stats & Trends

Phoenix enters this matchup severely shorthanded. With their primary stars sidelined, Grayson Allen has stepped up as the leading scoring threat, averaging 17.0 PPG. The Suns will rely on Mark Williams (8.1 RPG) to neutralize Portland’s size in the paint, while Collin Gillespie (4.7 APG) takes over point guard duties. The Suns’ bench depth will be tested significantly against a more athletic Portland frontcourt.

• Points: Grayson Allen (17.0)
• Rebounds: Mark Williams (8.1)
• Assists: Collin Gillespie (4.7)
• Rating: Grayson Allen (17.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 4.0 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.3 BPG)

Injury Report Phoenix Suns

• Dillon Brooks (Out): Brooks will be sidelined indefinitely after sustaining a broken left hand in Saturday’s win over the Magic.
• Jordan Goodwin (Day-to-day): Goodwin suffered a calf injury and is scheduled to have an MRI on Sunday.
• Haywood Highsmith (Out): Highsmith (knee) will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.
• Devin Booker (Out): Booker will have his right hip strain reevaluated by medical staff in one week.
• Cole Anthony (Out): Anthony (not with team) has been ruled out.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Best Bet

The Suns are missing over 45% of their usual offensive production with Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks sidelined. This leaves a massive void that Grayson Allen and a depleted bench simply cannot fill against a healthy Portland frontcourt. Expect Deni Avdija to exploit the lack of wing defenders for Phoenix. We are backing Portland Trail Blazers -3.5 (Spread) as the superior healthy roster. Additionally, with Phoenix forced to play smaller and Portland’s high-pace transition game, the over on the 223.5 total is the sharp play.