The Phoenix Suns visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Moda Center in Portland, OR, with tipoff set for 10:00 PM ET. This preview covers the Suns vs Trail Blazers odds, the injury report, recent form and the rosters both clubs bring into the 2026-27 regular season.
Suns vs Trail Blazers odds at a Glance
| Matchup | Phoenix Suns at Portland Trail Blazers |
|---|---|
| Records (2026-27) | Suns 0-0 | Trail Blazers 0-0 |
| 2025-26 records | Suns 45-37 | Trail Blazers 42-40 |
| Spread | Trail Blazers -2.5 (-115) / Suns +2.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | Suns +120 / Trail Blazers -142 |
| Total | O/U 231.5 (over -112, under -108) |
| Venue | Moda Center, Portland, OR |
| Date | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM MST) |
| TV | NBA League Pass |
Odds shown are DraftKings lines via ESPN as of Tue Oct 20 2026 10:27 PM MST and can change before tipoff. That backdrop matters for the Suns vs Trail Blazers odds.
Opening Numbers vs. Current Prices
On the moneyline, the Suns went from +142 at the open to +120, while the Trail Blazers moved from -170 to -142. The Suns vs Trail Blazers odds opened with the Trail Blazers at -4.5 and the home side now sits at -2.5, a shift of 2 points since the open. The total opened at 236.5 and is 231.5 now, a move of 5 points.
Converted to implied probability, Suns at +120 works out to 45.5% and Trail Blazers at -142 to 58.7%, with the difference above 100% reflecting the sportsbook margin. The Trail Blazers carry the shorter price in the current Suns vs Trail Blazers odds.
The Big Picture for Both Teams
The Phoenix Suns finished 2025-26 at 45-37 (25-16 at home, 20-21 on the road), the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference, scoring 112.6 points per game and allowing 111.1 for a +1.5 average margin. They closed the season 5-5 over their last 10 games under head coach Jordan Ott.
The Portland Trail Blazers finished 2025-26 at 42-40 (24-17 at home, 18-23 on the road), the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference, scoring 115.5 points per game and allowing 115.8 for a -0.3 average margin. Head coach Micah Nori saw the club go 7-3 across its final 10 contests.
Head-to-head from 2025-26: Nov 19: Suns 127-110; Feb 4: Suns 130-125; Feb 23: Trail Blazers 92-77. That added up to a 1-2 mark for the Trail Blazers. This is the first of the 2026-27 regular-season meetings, and the Suns vs Trail Blazers odds reflect a fresh slate for both clubs.
ESPN’s game page frames the night simply: "Trail Blazers open season at home against the Suns." With neither club having played a regular-season game yet, the market relies on rosters, health and last year’s results.
Recent Form
October results for the Suns read L 109-107 at Detroit Pistons; L 124-117 at Chicago Bulls; W 102-98 vs. San Antonio Spurs; L 123-103 at San Antonio Spurs; L 119-116 vs. Utah Jazz, a 1-4 run in which they put up 109.0 per game and gave up 114.6.
The Trail Blazers went 3-2 in their last 5 exhibition games (L 114-95 at San Antonio Spurs; W 123-118 vs. Golden State Warriors; W 119-66 vs. London Lions; W 110-98 at Sacramento Kings; L 128-118 at Golden State Warriors), averaging 113.0 points while allowing 104.8.
Preseason results come with caveats, since rotations and minutes are often experimental.
Health Check
Phoenix Suns: Luke Kennard (G, Knee) is listed as day-to-day; Mark Williams (C, Shoulder) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Feb 3, 2027.
Portland Trail Blazers: Branden Carlson (C, Concussion) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Oct 23, 2026; Chris Youngblood (G, Ankle) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Oct 23, 2026; Micah Potter (C, Illness) is listed as day-to-day; Deni Avdija (F, Ankle) is listed as day-to-day; Shaedon Sharpe (G, Knee) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Mar 2, 2027.
Final statuses are often confirmed close to tipoff, so watch for movement in the Suns vs Trail Blazers odds if a listed player is ruled in or out.
Current Rosters and Key Players
Among players still on the current roster, the Suns’ top 2025-26 per-game marks on ESPN’s leader board belong to Devin Booker in points (26.1) and assists (6.0) and Mark Williams in rebounds (7.9). Dillon Brooks (20.2 ppg) and Collin Gillespie (12.6 ppg) also return as scoring options.
ESPN’s current Suns roster lists 17 players: Devin Booker, Jamaree Bouyea, Miles Bridges, Dillon Brooks, Ryan Dunn, Rasheer Fleming, Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin, Jalen Green, Oso Ighodaro, Luke Kennard, Khaman Maluach, Koa Peat, Duop Reath, Pat Spencer, Drew Timme and Mark Williams. First-year players include Koa Peat. This is worth weighing alongside the Suns vs Trail Blazers odds.
Among players still on the current roster, the Trail Blazers’ top 2025-26 per-game marks on ESPN’s leader board belong to Deni Avdija in points (24.2) and assists (6.7) and Donovan Clingan in rebounds (11.6). Shaedon Sharpe (20.8 ppg) and Jrue Holiday (16.3 ppg) also return as scoring options. Those details round out the Suns vs Trail Blazers odds picture.
ESPN’s current Trail Blazers roster lists 17 players: Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, Branden Carlson, Sidy Cissoko, Donovan Clingan, Yang Hansen, Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday, Jayson Kent, Vit Krejci, Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Micah Potter, Shaedon Sharpe, John Tonje, Robert Williams III and Chris Youngblood. The Suns vs Trail Blazers odds reflect that context.
TV and Start Time
Tipoff is 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM MST) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Moda Center. TV: NBA League Pass. For live box scores and play-by-play, the ESPN game page carries the official feed.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Suns vs. Trail Blazers
What are the Suns vs Trail Blazers odds?
As of Tue Oct 20 2026 10:27 PM MST, DraftKings lists the spread at Trail Blazers -2.5 (-115) / Suns +2.5 (-105), the moneyline at Suns +120 / Trail Blazers -142 and the total at 231.5 (over -112, under -108).
Who is on the injury report for Suns vs. Trail Blazers?
Suns: Luke Kennard (day-to-day) and Mark Williams (out); Trail Blazers: Branden Carlson (out), Chris Youngblood (out), Micah Potter (day-to-day), Deni Avdija (day-to-day) and Shaedon Sharpe (out), per ESPN.
What time does Suns vs. Trail Blazers start and what channel is it on?
Tipoff is 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM MST) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Moda Center in Portland, OR. The broadcast is on NBA League Pass.
Have the Suns vs Trail Blazers odds moved since opening?
The home spread opened at -4.5 and is -2.5 now; the total opened at 236.5 and sits at 231.5.
How did the Suns and Trail Blazers finish last season?
The Suns went 45-37 in 2025-26 and the Trail Blazers went 42-40, per ESPN standings.