Raptors vs Suns

Devin Booker aims to keep the Suns rolling despite their middling record of late. The Raptors, meanwhile, are in pretty great form, only dropping two of their last eight games. Facing a West opponent that historically dominates at home, Toronto’s uphill climb is steep. The heavy favorite status for Phoenix suggests a solid likelihood of success, although the payout remains modest given the lopsided odds. Overall, the Suns appear poised to seize another victory in front of their home crowd.

The Suns, riding some okay form are looking hungry to climb above their 31-37 record, welcomes a Toronto squad (24-43) that has looked like a team reborn as of late. With both squads showing recent struggles on defense and a history of Western Conference matchups often hitting high totals, these factors hint at a strong scoring night. Backing the Over at 227.5 (-110) earns a B+ grade for its balanced risk-reward ratio, as a decent wager on a fast-paced, higher-scoring clash could turn a solid profit if both offenses fire on all cylinders.

Devin Booker has been scorching nets lately, and is looking to start a Suns surge against the Raptors. Meanwhile, the struggling Raptors have dropped their last game, and heading into this matchup, are without many of their depth pieces. Historically, Toronto has been known to push Western Conference opponents to the brink, even when on the road, but Phoenix’s home court has often been a fortress. Still, laying nine points for the Suns could be steep given Toronto’s tendency to keep games close and the slight uncertainty around Kevin Durant’s availability. This wager sits at a B grade, offering a respectable payout of nearly twice the original stake if the underdog Raptors manage to keep it within single digits by the final buzzer.