💎NBA💎 🏀Trail Blazers ML (-146) The strongest argument for taking the Portland Trail Blazers moneyline tonight is home-court advantage, a new-look offense, and the chance to control the game with multiple playmakers. Portland's projected backcourt features Damian Lillard and Ja Morant. Their combination of shooting, penetration and playmaking gives Portland multiple ways to attack Phoenix's defense. Portland won preseason games against Golden State and Sacramento, including a 110–98 win over Sacramento. The home opener gives the Blazers a familiar environment, though preseason results are not a reliable guarantee of regular-season performance.