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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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