The Toronto Raptors (24-44) and Phoenix Suns (31-37) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10:00 p.m. ET at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Suns are 8.5-point favorites over the Raptors on the spread (Suns -8.5), with the over/under set at 226.5 total points. Phoenix is a -360 favorite to win outright, while Toronto are +285 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Raptors vs. Suns predictions and NBA picks for Monday, March 17.
Raptors vs. Suns Picks, Prediction
Spread
My Suns vs. Raptors best bet is on Toronto to cover the spread, with the best line currently available at Fanatics. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
Over/Under
I'm staying away from the total in tonight's contest.
My Pick: Raptors +8.5
Raptors vs. Suns Odds
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8.5 -110 | 226.5 -110o / -110u | +285 |
| Suns Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8.5 -110 | 226.5 -110o / -110u | -360 |
- Raptors vs. Suns spread: Suns -8.5
- Raptors vs. Suns over/under: 226.5 total points
- Raptors vs. Suns moneyline: Raptors +285, Suns -360
- Raptors vs. Suns best bet:Raptors +8.5 (-110)
Raptors vs. Suns Preview
There are reasons why the Raptors have the third-best point spread mark in the NBA at 41-26-1 (61 percent). Toronto often is undervalued by the oddsmakers, the Raptors have good coaching and underrated team depth.
There are reasons why the Suns have the second-worst record in the NBA against the spread, with the opposite ATS record of Toronto at 26-41-1. They have bad chemistry, a disconnect with their head coach Mike Budenholzer and have injuries. Bradley Beal, the Suns' third-leading scorer, is out once again after suffering a hamstring injury in Phoenix's road loss to the Lakers last night.
The Suns are 6-15 in their last 21 games. Their roster plays better on paper than on the court. The Raptors are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games. When catching six or more points, they are 7-2 ATS the past nine times.
Since the All-Star break, the Raptors rank in the top-six defensively. They also defeated the Suns by a score of 127-109 at home when the teams last met last month. Take the points with Toronto.
Best Bet: Raptors +8.5 (-110)
Raptors vs. Suns Prediction
This line is far too low at most sportsbooks.
The matchup is average overall, with the Suns being a slightly below-average team at allowing 3-pointers and below average in pace.
The Raptors are actively trying to lose, so the chance of this being a blowout is higher than the 8.5-point spread would indicate, and if the game is close, it still wouldn't surprise me to see Quickley play less minutes than normal in the 4th quarter.
He's hit the under at this number in 5 of the last 8 games, and I project it near a 60% chance of hitting the under here.
Pick: Immanuel Quickley Under 2.5 Three-Pointers (-115)
Same Game Parlay Picks
- Raptors +8.5
- Immanuel Quickley Under 2.5 Three-Pointers
Parlay Payout: +240
Suns vs. Raptors Betting Trends
