Overview
- Tipoff is 11:00 p.m. ET at the Moda Center, with coverage on NBC and Peacock.
- Sportsbooks list a total around 236–237 points, with moneyline markets generally backing Phoenix (e.g., Suns -142 at DraftKings).
- NBC Sports’ model rates Suns moneyline as a high‑confidence play and shows only a low‑confidence lean to the under 236.5.
- Portland’s Scoot Henderson is out and Jrue Holiday is doubtful, while Phoenix will be without Grayson Allen and Jalen Green remains under re‑evaluation.
- Phoenix enters 8–6 after a five‑game win streak was snapped Sunday, whereas Portland is 6–7 after dropping four of its past five.