Phoenix Suns (27-29) vs. Toronto Raptors (17-39)
February 23, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors -1; Over/Under: 228
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The Phoenix Suns invade the Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Here’s a Raptors vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Suns Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns have been in a slump as they’ve lost seven of their last nine games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum after snapping a four-game slide with a 121-117 road win over the Bulls last night. Devin Booker led the team with 29 points and eight assists, Kevin Durant added 27 points with 10 rebounds and five assists while Bradley Beal tallied 25 points with six rebounds and four assists in a starting role. As a team, the Suns shot 48 percent from the field and 10 of 30 from the 3-point line as they poured in 40 points in the second quarter to erase an early 13-point deficit, before they went on a pivotal 7-0 run late in the fourth quarter to come away with the much-needed road win.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been in poor form as they’ve lost six of their last seven games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after falling short to the Heat in a 120-111 overtime loss on Friday. RJ Barrett led the team with 29 points on 11 of 17 shooting, Immanuel Quickley added 23 points with seven rebounds and three assists while Scottie Barnes chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Raptors shot 41 percent from the field and 17 of 43 from the 3-point line as they fought hard to overcome a 14-point deficit to extend the game, only to go ice-cold and score just four points in overtime.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last 11 games as road underdogs.
- The Raptors have won each of their last six games against Suns teams that held a losing record.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine night games following a road win.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 12 night games following a home loss.
- The Suns have won each of their last nine Sunday games against the Raptors.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last seven games.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games at Scotiabank Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors’ last 11 games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Suns’ last eight games as underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Raptors vs Suns Prediction
The Suns are still slightly shorthanded with Cody Martin still out, while the Raptors have ruled out Brandon Ingram again and they have Jakob Poeltl listed as questionable. The Suns were finally able to snap out of their funk with a much-needed win over the Bulls, but now they are playing on zero days rest against a Raptors team who pushed the Heat to overtime in their last game. You couldn’t back either side with any confidence as both teams are struggling at the moment, but the Suns looked like a different team with Beal in the starting lineup and I think they can carry the momentum of last night’s win into this game and escape with another much needed win.
