The Toronto Raptors (23-28) continue their 7-game road trip on Monday against the Phoenix Suns (26-25). Tip-off is 9 p.m. ET at Footprint Center in Phoenix. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Raptors posted a 123-105 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers as 3-point underdogs on Saturday. They have won 3 of their last 4 games, but are 4-5 in their last 9.
The Suns have won 5 of their last 6 games. They are coming off a 128-118 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs on the road, covering the 5.5-point spread as favorites.
The Raptors won their first matchup of the season 113-104 at home on Dec. 30 as 2-point favorites.
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Raptors at Suns odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:57 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Raptors +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Suns -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +1.5 (-105) | Suns -1..5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Raptors at Suns key injuries
Raptors
- F O.G. Anunuby (wrist) out
- F Dalano Banton (hip) questionable
- F Otto Porter (toe) out
Suns
- G Devin Booker (groin) out
- F Jae Crowder (not with team) out
- G Josh Okogie (nose) available
- G Cameron Payne (foot) out
- G Landry Shamet (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Raptors at Suns picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 124, Raptors 120
Moneyline
The Raptors have struggled on the road all season, going 8-16 away from home, although they are 2-1 on their current road trip and 3-3 in their last 6 road games.
The Suns have won 5 of their last 6 games. They are 18-8 at home and have won 4 of their last 5 games there.
But because of the better value on the spread with only a 1.5-point spread, PASS on the moneyline.
Against the spread
The Raptors are 26-25 ATS overall this season and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games. They are 11-13 ATS on the road.
The Suns are 27-24 ATS overall and 15-11 ATS at home and 5-1 ATS over their last 6 games. Twelve of the Suns’ last 13 victories have been by more than 2 points.
BET SUNS -1.5 (-112).
Over/Under
The Suns have averaged 119.4 points per game in their last 5 wins while the Raptors are averaging 119.5 PPG over their last 4 games.
The Over is 9-2 in the Raptors’ last 11 games following and ATS win.
BET OVER 224.5 (-108).
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