The Toronto Raptors (39-30) and Phoenix Suns (39-32) will square off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:00 p.m. ET from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The game will broadcast live on AZFamily.
The Raptors are 2.5-point favorites over the Suns on the spread (Raptors -2.5), with the over/under set at 219.5 total points. Toronto is a -148 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Phoenix is +124 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into our Raptors vs. Suns predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, March 22.
Raptors vs Suns Prediction, Pick
- Raptors vs Suns pick: Raptors -2.5 (-112)
Our Suns vs. Raptors best bet is on Toronto to cover the spread. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Raptors vs Suns Odds
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -112 | 219.5 -115o / -105u | -148 |
| Suns Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -108 | 219.5 -115o / -105u | +124 |
Raptors vs Suns NBA Preview
Our Bet Labs system titled "Fading Tired Home Teams" System has a clear recommendation for tonight's matchup: go with the fresher team against the spread — and in this case, that team is the Raptors.
Despite narrowly losing to the Nuggets by a score of 121-115 a few days ago, the Raptors are in much better shape than Phoenix right now.
The Raptors have won three of their past four games — which includes a 122-115 victory against this same Suns team just nine days ago.
Nonetheless, the key to this matchup is Suns' current slump and state of fatigue.
Tonight, the Suns will play their fifth game in seven days and are riding a five-game losing streak.
We are already tracking a significant amount of money coming in on the Raptors at this number. So, let's back Toronto to cover the spread before this line moves any further.
Raptors vs Suns Predictions, Betting Analysis
This NBA spread betting system fades home teams that are fatigued, facing visiting teams with fresher legs and fewer games recently played — such as the Suns in tonight's matchup against the Raptors.
Homecourt advantage diminishes when the home team is running on fumes, particularly against an opponent whose last game was close (i.e., not a blowout win/loss), limiting motivational or emotional edge.
Pick: Raptors -2.5 (-112, DraftKings)
Spread
Our Raptors vs. Suns betting prediction is on Toronto to cover the spread.
Moneyline
We have no play on the moneyline here.
Over/Under
We're not interested in the total for this matchup.
