Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Picks, October 21, 2026

Khaman Maluach has been solid at home, but his scoring might be limited against the Phoenix Suns. The Suns are known for being tough on defense, which could make it hard for him to find open shots. The Trail Blazers also let opponents shoot a lot of three-pointers, but Maluach's scoring usually comes from inside, and that might not be enough tonight. While our numbers like this bet, there's a risk since he has only averaged about 1.1 blocks and steals combined at home. If the game is tight, he might not get enough minutes to hit over 6.5 points.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns: Khaman Maluach Under 0.5 3-Pointers (-189)

At Moda Center, Khaman Maluach has not shown much ability to make three-pointers this season. He averages zero assists at home and only a small fraction away, which means he isn't getting opportunities to set up shots. Plus, he's not known for his long-range shooting, making it tough to expect him to hit even one three-pointer against the Phoenix Suns. While the Suns do allow a decent number of three-point attempts, it's important to remember that Maluach has only managed to score on rare occasions. The risk here is that the game could be closer than expected, which might lead to more shooting chances. However, given his current form, betting on him to make under 0.5 three-pointers looks pretty solid.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns: Dillon Brooks Over 14.5 Points (-192)

Dillon Brooks has been playing well, especially at home, where he averages nearly 27 points, rebounds, and assists combined in his last ten games. The matchup against the Phoenix Suns looks promising because they let opponents shoot a lot of threes and also give up plenty of rebounds, which could help Brooks get more scoring chances. While it's a strong pick for him to score over 14.5 points, the Suns do force turnovers more often than the Trail Blazers, which could lead to fewer opportunities for Brooks. Still, his recent home performance suggests he's likely to shine tonight at the Moda Center.

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