Toronto Raptors vs Phoenix Suns Prediction 3/17/25 NBA Picks

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview 

The Phoenix Suns lost to the Lakers, beat the Kings, and they play the Bulls, Cavs, and Bucks next. The Suns have lost 12 of their last 17 games and are 1.5 games out of a play-in spot.

The Phoenix Suns are averaging 114.5 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 116.3 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.7 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 25.8 points and 4.1 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Grayson Allen is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

• The Suns have won each of their last 18 games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Raptors have lost each of their last 10 games as road underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last four games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

• The Raptors have won each of their last seven night games against Suns teams that held a losing record.
• The Suns have lost 11 of their last 13 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.

Toronto Raptors vs Phoenix Suns Injury Report 

The Suns will be without Grayson Allen, while Monte Morris is questionable with a back injury. Bradley Beal left last night with a hamstring injury. 

The Raptors will be without Ulrich Chomche, Gradey Dick, Brandon Ingram, Ja’Kobe Walter, Jakob Poeltl, Ochai Agbaji, and Jonathan Mogbo.

Toronto Raptors vs Phoenix Suns Prediction

The Suns should be motivated to start winning games as that 10th seed is there for the taking with the Mavs situation, and yet they’re still losing games and playing with no defensive effort. I doubt playing on the end of a back-to-back helps matters. With a 26-41-1 ATS record, the Suns just can’t be trusted in the big favorite role. The Raptors get disrespected by oddsmakers on a nightly basis and here they are with a 41-26-1 ATS record. With a 61.1 cover percentage, only the Cavs and Thunder are better at cashing tickets than the Raptors. The Suns have a 38.8 percent cover percentage, which is second-worst, ahead of only the 76ers. The Raptors and the points are the only logical play here.