The Toronto Raptors (40-15) and Phoenix Suns (22-33) return to action for the first time since the All-Star Break Friday night. The Raptors host the Suns, tipping off Friday night at ScotiaBank Arena at 7:30 p.m. ET.
We analyze the Suns-Raptors odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Suns at Raptor: Key injuries
Suns
- F Frank Kaminsky (knee) out
- C Deandre Ayton (ankle) probable
- C Aron Baynes (hip) probable
- G Ellie Okobo (ankle) probable
- F Dario Saric (ankle) probable
Raptors
- C Marc Gasol (hamstring) out
- C Dewan Hernandez (ankle) out
- F Patrick McCaw (illness) doubtful
- G Norman Powell (finger) doubtful
Suns at Raptors: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated Friday at 9:52 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Suns 114, Raptors 112
Moneyline (ML)
Toronto is the favorite in this game at -334. They are a very good 21-7 at home this season, but the Suns (+260) have been solid on the road, going 11-15 overall. The Raptors have won seven straight at home and the Suns have lost four in a row on the road, but Phoenix is finally healthy. They will have everyone available except for Frank Kaminsky. Phoenix is 8-11 as a road underdog. This is going to be a surprise. Phoenix tends to play up on the road against solid competition.
Fully healthy, expect an upset win by the SUNS at +260. They will get the win and give you a big payout.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Raptors are favored at home at -7.5 (-110). The Raptors are 17-11 ATS at home this season, while the Suns have been tough opponents on the road, going 14-12 ATS. When underdogs on the road, they are 11-8 ATS.
Again, with the Suns finally healthy, expect them to go toe-to-toe with the Raptors, who are shorthanded in the frontcourt. Take the Suns to cover at +7.5 (110).
Over/Under (O/U)
The total is set at 226.5 points. Both teams average 112 points per game. The total is high. Suns’ games have gone Under in three of the final four games before the break. Raptors’ games have gone Over in five of six and seven of nine. However, the two teams will hit right near their average and come up just short of the total. Take the UNDER (+100).
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