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Toronto Raptors at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Toronto Raptors at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Raptors (23-39) take on the Phoenix Suns (36-26) Thursday with tip-off from Footprint Center set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Raptors lead 1-0

The Raptors have lost 3 of 4 after a 139-98 extinction by the New Orleans Pelicans Tuesday. F RJ Barrett had 15 points and 6 boards, and he’ll be the team’s primary offensive threat. They are operating without All-Star G Scottie Barnes, who broke his hand and required surgery.

The Suns took down the Denver Nuggets 117-107 Tuesday as 8.5-point underdogs. They are without G Devin Booker (ankle), who will also miss this one. F Kevin Durant had 35 points, 8 boards and 5 assists. He has gone for 30 in 2 of 3 games. That win snapped a 2-game losing streak. The Raptors beat the Suns 112-105 in November, but that Toronto squad was much different.

Raptors at Suns odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raptors +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Suns -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +10.5 (-115) | Suns -10.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Raptors at Suns key injuries

Raptors

G Ochai Agbaji (knee) questionable
F Scottie Barnes (hand) out
G Bruce Brown (knee) out
C Jakob Poeltl (finger) out

Suns

G Devin Booker (ankle) out
G Josh Okogie (abdomen) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Raptors at Suns and predictions

Prediction

Suns 118, Raptors 101

Moneyline

There’s no play on the ML here, but I did spot a solid prop to consider. G Immanuel Quickley has 3+ 3-pointers in 6 of 7 games, and he has shot 28-for-62 (45.1%) during the stretch.

With Barnes out, he was the leading scorer in the last game, and he’ll continue to shoot. Take IMMANUEL QUICKLEY OVER 2.5 3-POINTERS (-155).

Against the spread

We have a lengthy spread here, and the Suns are 12-20-1 ATS at home. The Raptors are 16-14 ATS on the road, but they have traded off assets and aren’t nearly the same team they were. They were just blown out by 41 points by New Orleans, and while I don’t particularly like betting spreads this big, I’ll LEAN SUNS -10.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The Raptors are 4-6 O/U over the last 10, and the Suns are 1-9. The Suns have touched 120 just twice in 10 games, and it would take that to cash an Over most likely.

Take the UNDER 233.5 (-110).

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Toronto Raptors at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Toronto Raptors at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Raptors (35-30) stop by Footprint Center Friday to play the Phoenix Suns (53-13) at 9 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Raptors vs. Suns odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Toronto snapped a 3-game losing skid Wednesday by beating the Spurs 119-104 in San Antonio as a 1-point road favorite. Since the All-Star break, the Raptors are 3-5 straight up (SU) and 2-6 against the spread (ATS).

Phoenix has won 4 of its last 5 games (4-1 ATS) including back-to-back road victories at the Orlando Magic Tuesday (102-99) and the Miami Heat Wednesday (111-90).

The Suns beat the Raptors 99-95 in Toronto in their first meeting this season Jan. 11 but failed to cover by a hook as 4.5-point road favorites.

Raptors at Suns odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:14 p.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Raptors +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Suns -205 (bet $205 to win $100)
Against the spread: Raptors +4.5 (-105) | Suns -4.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Raptors at Suns key injuries

Raptors

SF OG Anunoby (finger) out

Suns

SF Cameron Johnson (quadriceps) out
PG Chris Paul (hand) out

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Raptors at Suns odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 113, Suns 111

Money line

SPRINKLE on the RAPTORS (+165) with the plan of hitting their spread harder. I plan on fading the Suns in their games against quality, well-coached teams, and Toronto is such.

The Raptors have an elite point guard in All-Star Fred VanVleet, so CP3’s absence for the Suns should be felt in this spot. Toronto has the second-best defensive efficiency versus pick-and-roll (PnR) action through ball handlers and Phoenix runs the sixth-highest rate of PnR action through ball handlers.

Furthermore, Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is a known defensive wizard and it should be a lot easier for Nurse to confuse the Suns defensively considering they are without their floor general in Paul.

I’d also argue that Toronto’s best two players (VanVleet and PF Pascal Siakam) are better than Phoenix’s (All-Star SG Devin Booker and C Deandre Ayton).

Finally, there’s reverse-line movement (RLM) in Toronto’s direction as roughly 90% of the action is on Phoenix, according to Pregame.com. But the Raptors have been lowered from +220 ML underdogs on the opener and it’s a red flag whenever sportsbooks make the more popular side cheaper.

Again, I’d only SPRINKLE on RAPTORS (+165) if at all because Toronto’s spread is the much sharper play.

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Against the spread

BET RAPTORS +4.5 (-105).

Toronto is 11-6 ATS on the road versus teams with a winning record and 12-10-1 ATS as a road underdog (plus-2.7 ATS margin). Phoenix is 4-8 ATS at home versus winning teams and 16-18 ATS as a home favorite.

RAPTORS +4.5 (-105) is my favorite wager in this game.

Over/Under

Slight LEAN to the OVER 221.5 (-115) because Toronto is 12-11 O/U as a road underdog, Phoenix is 19-15 O/U as a home favorite and both of these teams play more to the Over versus opponents with a winning record.

On top of that, the first Raptors-Suns meeting this season went Under the 222-point total by 28 points, so I’d prefer to fade that result.

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Toronto Raptors at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Toronto Raptors at Phoenix Suns NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Phoenix Suns (5-2) host the Toronto Raptors (1-5) at PHX Arena Wednesday. Tip-off for the cross-conference affair will be at 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Raptors-Suns NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Raps come into the desert off of back-to-back losses to the New Orleans Pelicans (120-116) and Boston Celtics (126-114) and a one-day rest. The Suns suffered a 112-107 loss at home against the Los Angeles Clippers Sunday following a four-game win streak.

Toronto won the head-to-head series 2-0 in 2019-20, winning games by 17 and 7 points.

Raptors at Suns: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:15 p.m. ET.

Money line: Raptors +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Suns -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Raptors +3.5 (-110) | Suns -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 218.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Raptors at Suns: Key Injuries

None affecting the betting lines.

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Raptors at Suns: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Suns 115, Raptors 98

Money line (ML)

The SUNS (-160) offer plenty of value for a money line bet following Sunday’s narrow loss to a much better opponent than the one they’re facing Wednesday. Their four-game win streak included impressive road victories over the Utah Jazz (106-95) and Denver Nuggets (106-103). They beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-102 in their season-opener.

The Raptors appeared to get-right with a 100-83 win over the New York Knicks after losing their first three games of the season but back-to-back losses have sent them in the wrong direction once again. Gs Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet lead the team with 18.7 points per game and 21.8 PPG, respectively, but they’ll have their hands full on the defensive end with the Suns’ backcourt tandem of Chris Paul and Devin Booker. They’ll struggle on the offensive end as a result.

Suns C DeAndre Ayton is in store for a big game against the Raps’ frontcourt, and should easily top season averages of 13.7 PPG and 10.7 rebounds per game.

Against the spread (ATS)

The stronger play is to take the SUNS -3.5 (-110) to win by at least 4 points. Phoenix is 5-2 against the spread and wins by 7.3 PPG. Toronto is just 1-5 ATS and falls an average of 7.6 PPG below a cover.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 218.5 (-105). The Suns rank fourth in defensive efficiency with just 102.4 points allowed per 100 opponent possessions while the Raps are tied for 28th in offensive efficiency.

Toronto is fifth in pace (possessions per game) but Phoenix operates at the slowest pace of all teams (98.2 possessions per game) and will be able to dictate the tempo.

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