The Phoenix Suns and the Portland Trail Blazers square off in a nationally televised matchup at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Phoenix is favored by 2.5 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is set at 218 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The model knows the Suns are in the top 10 in the NBA on both offense and defense. Phoenix ranks in the top five in field-goal percentage, three-point percentage and assists on offense, with top-10 marks in turnover prevention and creation this season. The Suns are elite defensively, ranking in the top three overall, and Phoenix is near the top of the NBA in shooting efficiency allowed. Phoenix makes life difficult on any opponent, and the Suns can benefit from Portland's defensive issues.

The model also knows the Blazers are excellent at home, sporting a 10-5 record and a +3.8 net rating at Moda Center. Portland is a top-flight offensive team, scoring more than 1.12 points per possession in home games, and the Blazers are in the top 10 of the NBA in 3-pointers, 2-point accuracy and turnovers on offense. Defensively, Portland is tremendous in cleaning up the glass by securing nearly 75 percent of available rebounds. Phoenix is a bottom-three offensive rebounding team in the NBA, and the Blazers should be able to close possessions.

Now, it has set its sights on Suns vs. Blazers. We can tell you the model is leaning under the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

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