Suns vs Trail Blazers Prediction and Preview: NBA, Oct 21

Written By Scott Krones

Suns vs Trail Blazers, Wednesday, October 21, 10:00 PM ET in Portland.

Both teams are playing their first game of the season.

  • Price: Trail Blazers 57¢, Suns 43¢ (Polymarket, as of Wed 11:18 AM ET)

  • Kalshi: Trail Blazers 56¢, Suns 44¢

  • Game total: 231.5 points (over 49¢, under 51¢)

  • 2027 title price: Suns 1¢, Trail Blazers 2¢ (Polymarket US)

  • Live price and every move: NBA WIRE

Suns vs Trail Blazers odds on Polymarket and Kalshi

The Trail Blazers are favored at 57¢, with the Suns at 43¢. Kalshi has the Trail Blazers 1¢ cheaper at 56¢. NBA MARKET keeps both apps side by side. That is down 3¢ from the Trail Blazers’ opening price of 60¢.

Suns vs Trail Blazers injury report

As of Wed 11:18 AM ET. Expect updates before tip.

  • Deni Avdija (Trail Blazers): Day-To-Day, right ankle, expected back Oct 21

  • Shaedon Sharpe (Trail Blazers): Out, right knee, expected back Mar 2

  • Mark Williams (Suns): Out, left shoulder, expected back Feb 3

  • Micah Potter (Trail Blazers): Day-To-Day, illness, expected back Oct 21

  • Luke Kennard (Suns): Day-To-Day, left knee, expected back Oct 21

  • Branden Carlson (Trail Blazers): Out, concussion, expected back Oct 23

  • Chris Youngblood (Trail Blazers): Out, left ankle, expected back Oct 23

The rotations, by last season’s numbers

2025-26 numbers, current rosters. Usage is the share of possessions a player finished with a shot, free throws or a turnover while on the floor.

Suns

  • Devin Booker: 33.5 min, 32.2% usage, 26.1 pts, 3.9 reb, 6.0 ast

  • Dillon Brooks: 30.4 min, 28.6% usage, 20.2 pts, 3.6 reb, 1.8 ast

  • Jalen Green: 25.9 min, 31.9% usage, 17.8 pts, 3.6 reb, 2.8 ast

  • Miles Bridges: 31.0 min, 22.3% usage, 17.1 pts, 5.8 reb, 3.2 ast (new, was CHA)

  • Collin Gillespie: 28.5 min, 18.7% usage, 12.7 pts, 4.1 reb, 4.6 ast

Out: Mark Williams.

Trail Blazers

  • Deni Avdija: 33.3 min, 29.3% usage, 24.2 pts, 6.9 reb, 6.7 ast

  • Ja Morant: 28.4 min, 32.5% usage, 19.5 pts, 3.3 reb, 8.1 ast (new, was MEM)

  • Toumani Camara: 33.3 min, 16.3% usage, 13.4 pts, 5.1 reb, 2.5 ast

  • Jrue Holiday: 29.4 min, 23.5% usage, 16.3 pts, 4.6 reb, 6.1 ast

  • Scoot Henderson: 24.9 min, 25.0% usage, 14.2 pts, 2.7 reb, 3.7 ast

Out: Branden Carlson, Shaedon Sharpe.

What to watch in Suns vs Trail Blazers

  • Booker drives the Suns. 32.2% usage in 33.5 minutes last season; Green is next at 31.9%.

  • Morant is new and becomes one of the Trail Blazers’ top options. 32.5% usage in 28.4 minutes with MEM last season; Avdija is next at 29.3%.

  • Suns’ usage does not add up. Booker (32.2%), Green (31.9%), Brooks (28.6%), Bridges (22.3%) used a combined 115% of their teams’ possessions last season. One lineup has 100%, so at least one role shrinks. Player prices built on last season’s roles are the likeliest to be off.

  • Trail Blazers’ usage does not add up. Morant (32.5%), Avdija (29.3%), Henderson (25.0%), Holiday (23.5%) used a combined 110% of their teams’ possessions last season. One lineup has 100%, so at least one role shrinks. Player prices built on last season’s roles are the likeliest to be off.

  • Mark Williams is out. 23.6 minutes and 17.4% usage come off the floor. Next up by usage: Booker (32.2%, 33.5 min) and Green (31.9%, 25.9 min).

  • Shaedon Sharpe is out. 29.4 minutes and 30.4% usage come off the floor. Next up by usage: Morant (32.5%, 28.4 min) and Avdija (29.3%, 33.3 min).

Questions about Suns vs Trail Blazers

Is Devin Booker playing tonight?

Devin Booker was not on the injury report as of Wed 11:18 AM ET.

Is Ja Morant playing tonight?

Ja Morant was not on the injury report as of Wed 11:18 AM ET.

Who will win, the Suns or the Trail Blazers?

The Trail Blazers are the shorter side, so a win on them pays less per contract than the Suns. Both prices sit at the top of this page and update live on NBA WIRE.

When and where is Suns vs Trail Blazers?

Wednesday, October 21, at 10:00 PM ET, in Portland.

For tonight’s other games, see NBA predictions; today’s board covers every sport.

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