The Toronto Raptors (23-39) take on the Phoenix Suns (36-26) Thursday with tip-off from Footprint Center set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Raptors lead 1-0
The Raptors have lost 3 of 4 after a 139-98 extinction by the New Orleans Pelicans Tuesday. F RJ Barrett had 15 points and 6 boards, and he’ll be the team’s primary offensive threat. They are operating without All-Star G Scottie Barnes, who broke his hand and required surgery.
The Suns took down the Denver Nuggets 117-107 Tuesday as 8.5-point underdogs. They are without G Devin Booker (ankle), who will also miss this one. F Kevin Durant had 35 points, 8 boards and 5 assists. He has gone for 30 in 2 of 3 games. That win snapped a 2-game losing streak. The Raptors beat the Suns 112-105 in November, but that Toronto squad was much different.