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Season record5–1Won 2 straight
Against the spread4–2At the closing number
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Trail Blazers at Suns

Tonightat Suns8:00 PM CT 9:00 PM ET
Trail Blazers −3.5Total 228Trail Blazers ML −155Kalshi Trail Blazers 61¢ at 5:17 AM CT Wed 11/4Lines at 4:16 AM CT
Last time out Mon 11/2W 118-110at Nuggets
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Portland takes a 5-1 record into Phoenix, with a 1-1 home mark and a 4-0 road record. The latest results were a 118-110 win at Denver and a 112-90 win at Utah. The Memphis loss remains the interruption in a start that also included a 124-83 opening win over Phoenix.

Deni Avdija has led the recent scoring. He had 28 points in Denver after scoring 24 at Utah. Donovan Clingan added 17 points and 18 rebounds against the Nuggets. Jrue Holiday contributed a near triple-double from the bench, so the latest road win included production beyond the starting guards.

Micah Nori is in his first season as head coach. Damian Lillard has returned from injury and scored 25 in the opener. Portland also changed its backcourt by acquiring Ja Morant from Memphis for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. Robert Williams III has rejoined the rotation and is expected to play again tonight.

Morant is now out with a left hamstring strain. The October 30 update scheduled another assessment after four weeks. Shaedon Sharpe remains out after right knee meniscus surgery. Scoot Henderson started in Denver and is available tonight, making him the projected replacement alongside Lillard. Henderson also entered the season without a rookie-scale extension after talks ended without an agreement.

Season at time of writing

Portland is 5-1, with a 1-1 home record and a 4-0 road record. It answered the Memphis loss with wins at Utah and Denver. Avdija led the latest victory with 28 points, while Clingan contributed 17 points and 18 rebounds.

The news

Morant's absence changes the backcourt

Portland acquired Ja Morant from Memphis on June 29, sending Jerami Grant and Kris Murray the other way. Morant is now sidelined by a grade two left hamstring strain, with reassessment planned four weeks after the October 30 update.

Henderson gets a larger role

Scoot Henderson started in Denver and is available tonight. He is the provisional starting replacement for Morant. Henderson also began the season without a rookie-scale extension after Portland and the guard did not reach an agreement.

Avdija and Clingan sustain road form

Deni Avdija scored 28 points at Denver after putting up 24 at Utah. Donovan Clingan supported the Denver win with 17 points and 18 rebounds.

Nori leads a changed rotation

Micah Nori is in his first season as Portland's head coach, with Damian Lillard back from injury. Jrue Holiday came off the bench in Denver and finished close to a triple-double.

Injuries

Injury report as of : 4 Trail Blazers and 3 Suns on the report.

Trail Blazers
  • Ja MorantGrade two left hamstring strain; October 30 update scheduled reassessment after four weeks.Out
  • Shaedon SharpeRight knee meniscus repair; August 27 update scheduled reassessment after six months.Out
  • Jayson KentG League two-way absence, not an injury; return timing not listed.Out
  • John TonjeG League two-way absence, not an injury; return timing not listed.Out
Suns
  • Jordan GoodwinRight calf soreness; questionable tonight, with no return timetable stated.Questionable
  • Rasheer FlemingLeft ankle sprain; questionable tonight and has not played since October 26.Questionable
  • Mark WilliamsLeft shoulder surgery; remains sidelined indefinitely.Out
The matchup
Trail Blazers projected starters
  • Scoot HendersonPG
  • Damian LillardSG
  • Toumani CamaraSF
  • Deni AvdijaPF
  • Donovan ClinganC
Suns projected starters
  • Devin BookerPG
  • Jalen GreenSG
  • Dillon BrooksSF
  • Miles BridgesPF
  • Khaman MaluachC
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Trail Blazers at Suns odds and prediction markets

Sportsbook prices at 5:18 AM CT

Prices as of : the Trail Blazers are −3.5 to −2.5 at five sportsbooks and the total is 227.5–228.5.

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Prediction markets

Kalshi and Polymarket on Trail Blazers at Suns

Prices at 5:17 AM CT Wed 11/4

Trail Blazers to win costs 61¢ on Kalshi, against −148 at the best sportsbook (FanDuel). A Yes price in cents is the market’s chance in percent; Kalshi’s trading fee is extra.

MarketKalshiPolymarketBest sportsbook
Trail Blazers to win61¢61% chance59¢59% chance−148FanDuel
Suns to win44¢44% chance44¢44% chance+130DraftKings
Trail Blazers −3.551¢51% chance50¢50% chance−3.5 −105FanDuel

Sportsbooks

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FanDuel−3.5−105+3.5−115−148+126o227.5−110u227.5−110Sign up
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BestGreen is the best price at the same line among these five sportsbooks. Prices as of 5:18 AM CT; they move until the start, and each sportsbook shows its live price before you confirm.

Line movement

at Phoenix SunsWed Nov 4 · 8:00 PM CT · 9:00 PM ET

Lines as of : the Trail Blazers spread is −3.5 (opened −3); the total is 228 (opened 227.5).

Trail Blazers spread−3−3.5−0.5
Total227.5228+0.5
Trail Blazers team total114.5115.5+1
Trail Blazers money line−150−155−5

Open, then now.

Results and against the spread

5–1 · 4–2 ATS
Record
5–1
Against the spread
4–2
Form, last 5
WWLWW
Last game
W 118-110at Nuggets
DateGameResultSpreadATS
Mon 11/2at Denver NuggetsW 118-110+4.5Covered
Sat 10/31at Utah JazzW 112-90−6.5Covered
Thu 10/29vs Memphis GrizzliesL 103-124−7.5Missed
Tue 10/27at Los Angeles LakersW 136-129+1.5Covered
Fri 10/23at Sacramento KingsW 128-120−10.5Missed

Spread is the Trail Blazers’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.

Schedule

at LakersFri 11/6 · 9:00 PM CT10:00 PM ET
vs SpursSat 11/7 · 9:00 PM CT10:00 PM ET
vs ThunderTue 11/10 · 10:00 PM CT11:00 PM ET

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Trail Blazers questions, answered

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What is the Trail Blazers' record this season?

The Portland Trail Blazers are 5-1: 1-1 at home and 4-0 on the road.

When do the Trail Blazers play next?

The Trail Blazers visit the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, November 4 at 8:00 PM CT (9:00 PM ET).

Who is on the Trail Blazers injury report?

The Trail Blazers list Ja Morant (Out), Shaedon Sharpe (Out), Robert Williams III (Available), Scoot Henderson (Available), Jayson Kent (Out), John Tonje (Out).

What matters for the Trail Blazers against the Suns?

Portland visits the 1-4 Suns at 8:00 PM CT, having beaten Phoenix 124-83 in the opener. Portland is without Ja Morant and Shaedon Sharpe; Scoot Henderson is available, and Robert Williams III is expected to play again. The November 3, 9:30 PM ET report lists Phoenix's Rasheer Fleming and Jordan Goodwin as questionable and Mark Williams as out.

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