| Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers Free NBA Picks |
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Thursday, 26 March 2009
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 The Phoenix Suns are inching closer to the eight spot in the West after going on a six game win streak, but they might be in for a tough go tonight when they head to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers. The Portland Trail Blazers (44-27) host the Phoenix Suns (40-31) for some high flying NBA action. The Suns lead the Blazers 11-1 SU, but lost their last contest in Portland. NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Blazers as -6.5 point home favs over the Suns with the over/under set at 222 points. Be sure to get your Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers Free NBA Picks in now at Sportsbook.comThe Suns recently beat the Jazz 118-114 at home for their sixth straight win. Their top producers on the night were Grant Hill with 26pts, while Matt Barnes and Jason Richardson added 21pts each and Shaq finished with 12pts 12 rebounds. Grant Hill was excellent during the Suns' four-game homestand, topping 20pts in three of their wins. He's struggled mightily on the road lately, though, averaging just 6.7pts on 36.5 percent shooting since the All-Star break. The Suns are 16-18 SU on the road where they average 106.1 ppg and give up an average 107.5 ppg. They are 1-4 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 118.4 ppg and given up an average 119 ppg. The Blazers recently lost to the 76ers 108-114 at home for their fourth loss in eight games. Their top scorers on the night were LaMarcus Aldridge with 24pts 12 rebounds, while Steve Blake added 22pts and Brandon Roy had 12pts. Portland's starting point guard, Steve Blake, usually averages just 11.2ppg but has averaged 21.5ppg in his last two contests. More importantly, though, he's hurt Phoenix, scoring 22 in each of the last two meetings. Brandon Roy suffered an ankle injury last game and is listed asd probable for tonight. The Blazers are 28-7 SU at home where they average 102.6 ppg and give up an average 94.1 ppg. They are 3-2 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 102.4 ppg and given up an average 98.8 ppg. The Blazers had been outscored by an average of 11.7pts in dropping 11 consecutive games to the Suns. Recent Trends to Consider:
Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers Free NBA Picks When: Thurs, Mar 26, 2009 10:30 PM ET Line: Sportsbook.com Pick: Suns +6.5 Point-Spreads.com Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers Free NBA Picks The Bottom Line: The Suns are desperate to win and when their backs are top the wall, they produce. Go Suns! Be sure to get your Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers Free NBA Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!                        |
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