Last Updated on April 16, 2010 6:30 pm by Anthony Rome
Blazers-Suns Series Odds
The third-seeded Phoenix Suns are a heavy favorite over the sixth-seeded Portland Trail Blazers in the 2010 NBA Playoffs.
The Suns compiled a 54-28 regular season record, including an outstanding 32-9 home mark. The Blazers finished 50-32 overall, including 29-12 at home and 21-20 on the road.
Oddsmakers from online sports book BroburySports.com have made the Suns –550 favorites on the money line to beat the Trail Blazers in the teams’ best of seven series. Phoenix, meanwhile, is +375 on the money line.
Phoenix finished with a stellar 48-33-1 record against the spread this season, including a 25-15-1 ATS home mark and a 23-18 away record. Portland was also solid, finishing 44-36-2 ATS record overall and a 25-15-1 away record. They struggled covering the spread at home this year, however, finishing 19-21-1.
Amare Stoudemire has averaged 23.1 points and 8.9 rebounds per game this season to led the Suns, while Steve Nash has averaged 11 assists per contest. Brandon Roy led the Blazers with 21.5 points per game to led the Blazers, while Greg Oden finished with 2.29 blocks per contest and Andre Miller finished with 5.4 assists and 1.13 steals.
The Suns lost two of their three meetings with the Blazers this season, although they beat Portland 93-87 in the teams’ last contest.
For series prices odds and a schedule complete with times and TV information, see below.
2010 NBA Playoff Series Odds – Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns
Portland Trail Blazers (Series Price) +375
Phoenix Suns (Series Price) -550
Blazers vs. Suns Series Schedule:
Game 1: Sunday, April 18 at Phoenix, 10:30PM ET on TNT
Game 2: Tuesday, April 20 at Phoenix, 10:00PM ET on NBA TV
Game 3: Thursday, April 22 at Portland, 10:00PM ET on NBA TV
Game 4: Saturday, April 24 at Portland, 4:30PM ET on TNT
Game 5: Monday, April 26 at Phoenix, TBD
Game 6: Thursday, April 29 at Portland, TBD
Game 7: Saturday, May 1 at Phoenix, TBD
Posted: 4/16/10 6:00PM ET