The Phoenix Suns (1-6) and the Toronto Raptors (7-1) battle at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, November 2, 2018, and will air on Fox Sports – Arizona.
Toronto Raptors at Phoenix Suns Betting Odds
The Raptors will be looking for similar success after comfortably covering the 6-point spread against the Philadelphia 76ers in their last contest, 129-112. The Suns, meanwhile, were dismantled by the San Antonio Spurs, 120-90, and failed to cover as 6.5-point underdogs. The Toronto game went 13 points over the projected point total of 228, while the Phoenix game finished 5 points under the projected point total of 215.
Toronto played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.6 (worse than their season average of 11.2) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.571 (above their season average of 0.541). For those same stats, Philadelphia was 18.1 and 0.495, respectively. Phoenix, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (13.3 vs. 12.9). T.J. Warren put together a good game for Phoenix with 21 points. Kawhi Leonard, meanwhile had a good game for Toronto, recording 31 points and seven rebounds.
The Raptors dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent matchup, Toronto won 115-109. Toronto had a better turnover percentage (5.4 vs. 10.1). Phoenix, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (27-34; 79.4 percent).
Of the Raptors’ eight games, seven have finished over the total. Toronto holds records of 7-1 straight up (SU) and 4-4 against the spread (ATS).
Much like Toronto, games featuring the Suns also have typically gone over the total (57.1 percent). Moreover, Phoenix owns records of 1-6 SU and 2-5 ATS.
Phoenix might struggle to put up points as they square off against one of the league’s best defenses. Since last season, Toronto ranks sixth in defensive efficiency while the Suns rank 30th in offensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Raptors rank fourth in turnover percentage (12.9 percent), while the Suns rank 28th in opponents’ turnover percentage (12.7 percent).
Raptors at Suns ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Suns, ATS Winner – Suns, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- The Raptors rank fourth in three pointers attempted per game (32.4) while the Suns rank 19th (28.2).
- Toronto averages 6.1 blocks per game, which ranks second in the league. Phoenix ranks last in blocks allowed per game (5.8).
- The Raptors average 49.0 points in the paint per game, which ranks fifth in the NBA. The Suns rank 27th in points allowed in the paint per game (48.0).
- Toronto ranks ninth in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.2) while Phoenix ranks last (18.9).
- Toronto ranks sixth in assists per game (24.2) while Phoenix ranks 26th (21.6).
- The Raptors rank sixth in steals allowed per game (7.1) while the Suns rank last (8.9).
- The Raptors average 13.6 fast break points per game, which ranks ninth in the NBA. The Suns rank 29th in fast break points allowed per game (15.1).
- Toronto ranks 12th in second chance points per game (12.8) while Phoenix ranks 22nd in second chance points allowed per game (13.1).
- Toronto ranks third in rebounds allowed per game (42.4) while Phoenix ranks 27th (45.7).
- When holding opponents under 100 points, Phoenix is 8-2 and Toronto is 30-5.
- The Raptors are 64-20 when they score over 100 points, while the Suns are 17-39.
