The Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors meet Friday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs. Suns prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs. Suns pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns beat the Bucks and Pacers and play the Celtics next. The Suns have won 6 of their last 7 games.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 112.5 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 24.9 points and 4 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks is averaging 20.9 points and 3.7 rebounds. Grayson Allen is the third double-digit scorer, and Collin Gillespie is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Rockets and Pelicans and play the Pistons next. The Raptors have won 11 of their last 21 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 113.4 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.5 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 18.8 points and 7.9 rebounds. RJ Barrett is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickley is dishing 6.1 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last 10 road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The home team has won each of the last six games between the Suns and Raptors.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games at Scotiabank Arena.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last nine games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Suns have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Raptors’ last nine home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Suns’ last six games at Scotiabank Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Immanuel Quickley ranks 8th in the league for fast break points (212) this season.
- Brandon Ingram ranks 24th amongst qualified players for points per game (21.5) this season.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Devin Booker ranks 9th amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (27.3) this season.
- Collin Gillespie ranks 9th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (1229) this season.
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (18.9) this season.
- The Suns have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q3 this season—led by 18 points vs. the Hawks on November 16.
- The Suns rank 30th for points in the paint per game (43.1) this season.
Raptors vs Suns Injury Report
Collin Murray-Boyles is out for the Raptors. Scottie Barnes is questionable.
The Suns will be without Mark Williams and Dillon Brooks. Grayson Allen is questionable.
Raptors vs Suns Prediction
The Raptors are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home with the rest advantage but this line is nuts. Unless oddsmakers know Booker and others are sitting, I don’t understand this number. The Suns are the better team playing the better ball and they’re 39-24-3 ATS on the season. Only the Heat are better at cashing tickets this season. Check the injury report before betting because this line smells fishy. Still, at the time of this writing, I’m going to grab the points with the Suns.