Toronto Raptors (17-39) vs Phoenix Suns (27-29)
Game Info: Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm (Scotiabank Arena)
Betting Odds: Toronto Raptors -1.5 -- Over/Under: 228 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: Arizona's Family 3TV
The Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors meet Sunday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Phoenix Suns vs Toronto Raptors Pick.
The Phoenix Suns continue to freefall with losses in seven of their last 10 games. If the playoffs started tomorrow the Suns wouldn’t even make the play-in tournament. The Suns are easily the most disappointing team in the NBA. The Suns still have a chance to win two straight games for the first time since January 25-27. The Suns play the Grizzlies, Pelicans, and Timberwolves next.
The Toronto Raptors are coming off an overtime loss to the Heat and have now lost six of their last seven games. While the win total isn’t pretty, the Raptors are 32-23-1 ATS on the season which makes them one of the more profitable teams in the NBA. The Raptors have lost four straight home games. The Raptors play the Celtics, Pacers, and Bulls next.
Phoenix Suns vs Toronto Raptors Betting Odds
The Raptors are 1.5-point favorites and have a ML of -118. The underdog has covered five of the last seven games between the Raptors and Suns.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last six night games against Suns teams that held a losing record.
- The Suns have lost each of their last six road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Raptors' last four games at Scotiabank Arena.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last seven night games at Scotiabank Arena following a home loss.
- The Suns have won each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The road team has covered the spread in nine of the Raptors' last 10 games.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors' last seven games following an overtime loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Suns' last five night games at Scotiabank Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns vs Toronto Raptors Injury Report
The Suns will be without Cody Martin due to a sports hernia.
The Raptors will be without PJ Tucker, Ulrich Chomche, Jakob Poeltl, and Brandon Ingram.
Phoenix Suns vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Suns have the better talent which makes this line interesting because it feels like we’re getting the better team and free points. However, the Suns continue to lose and are 19-36-1 ATS on the season which is the worst ATS record in the NBA. The Raptors have cashed 32 tickets and have seen 12 of their 17 wins come at home. I’ve been fading the Suns all year and it’s hard to stop. The Suns often look like a team that doesn't like playing together and the results speak for themselves. The Suns need to string some wins together before I can take them seriously. Give me the Raptors and the small number.
Randy’s Pick Toronto Raptors -1.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
