The week begins for both the Toronto Raptors and Phoenix Suns when they meet in the desert on Monday night for some NBA action.
The Phoenix Suns remain without All-Star guard Devin Booker but are still short favourites on the NBA odds against the visiting Toronto Raptors.
Raptors vs. Suns NBA Betting Odds
Monday wraps up the season series between the teams with Toronto eyeing a sweep. It beat visiting Phoenix 113-104 on Dec. 30 behind 35 points from Gary Trent Jr. and 26 from Pascal Siakam. Scottie Barnes hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 3:16 left. Every Toronto starter – Fred VanVleet was out – had a rating of at least plus-14.
Chris Paul had 20 points and 12 assists but also six of the Suns’ season-worst 27 turnovers. Those mistakes led to 34 points for the Raptors. Former No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton had just four points. All-Star Devin Booker was out injured and remains so. Cam Johnson, Cameron Payne and Landry Shamet were also sidelined.
Phoenix leads the all-time series 32-20 and is 16-10 at home. The Suns are 14-5 against the spread in the past 19 meetings.
For what it’s worth, the Suns and a few other teams have been linked to trades for Trent Jr. He likely will become a free agent this summer by declining his 2023-24 player option, so the Raptors may want to get something for him before he potentially leaves.
Toronto Raptors
While Toronto was playing the second of a back-to-back on Saturday at Portland without the injured OG Anunoby (why we thought the Dinos would lose), it caught a break as the Blazers were without starters Josh Hart and Jusuf Nurkic. The Raptors won easily, 123-105.
Precious Achiuwa was terrific starting in place of Anunoby – the latter whom has been the subject of trade rumours – with 27 points and 13 rebounds for his sixth double-double of the season, tying his total in the 2021-22 campaign. Pascal Siakam scored 24 points, Gary Trent Jr. added 19 against his former team, and Scottie Barnes had 18 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Toronto outrebounded Portland 45-27 as Nurkic was clearly missed. The Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their past five.
Phoenix Suns
For a while there, Phoenix was completely helpless without injured All-Star guard Devin Booker – still out – but has gotten a bit healthier of late and won five of six following a 128-118 OT victory in San Antonio on Saturday.
Not too often do you see a team win by double digits in OT. San Antonio never led and trailed by 13 early in the fourth quarter but forced overtime with an 18-7 run in the final four minutes of regulation. Mikal Bridges scored eight of his 25 in OT for the Suns, and Chris Paul had 31 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds. It was the future Hall of Famer’s fourth straight game with double-digit assists. Cameron Payne and Landry Shamet also were out and will sit again Monday. Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its past five at home.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Raptors vs. Suns?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 30 Jan 6:11am | TOR | -2.5 -110 | O +227.5 -110 |
| Closing 31 Jan 12:11am | TOR | -1.5 -105 | O +220 -114 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
24.23 |
| Assists |
7.17 |
| Rebounds |
9.12 |
| FG% |
65.2 |
| Steals |
1.91 |
| Blocks |
1.31 |
| Points |
27.75 |
| Assists |
8.88 |
| Rebounds |
9.96 |
| FG% |
58.9 |
| Steals |
1.54 |
| Blocks |
1.44 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
33.73 |
| Assists |
7.43 |
| Rebounds |
9.7 |
| FG% |
63 |
| Steals |
1.73 |
| Blocks |
1.36 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
| Points |
24.23 |
| Assists |
7.17 |
| Rebounds |
9.12 |
| FG% |
65.2 |
| Steals |
1.91 |
| Blocks |
1.31 |
| Points |
27.75 |
| Assists |
8.88 |
| Rebounds |
9.96 |
| FG% |
58.9 |
| Steals |
1.54 |
| Blocks |
1.44 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
33.73 |
| Assists |
7.43 |
| Rebounds |
9.7 |
| FG% |
63 |
| Steals |
1.73 |
| Blocks |
1.36 |
Injuries
O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Fred VanVleet (PG)
Precious Achiuwa (PF)
O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Will Barton (SG)
Precious Achiuwa (PF)
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Joe Wieskamp (SG)
Christian Koloko (C)
Dalano Banton (SF)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Chris Paul (PG)
Chris Paul (PG)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Bismack Biyombo (C)
Devin Booker (SG)
Cameron Payne (PG)
Kevin Durant (SF)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Devin Booker (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| O.G. Anunoby (SF) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Anunoby is dealing with right ankle soreness, but he is expected to be available against the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament. |
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| Fred VanVleet (PG) | Prob Wed | Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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VanVleet is nursing left thumb soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament. |
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| Precious Achiuwa (PF) | Prob Tues | Illness - 04 / 04 / 23 | 3-2 | 3-2 | + - |
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Achiuwa has an illness, but it is projected that he will take on the Hornets on Tuesday. |
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| O.G. Anunoby (SF) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-2 | 3-2 | + - |
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Anunoby exited the previous contest with a mild ankle sprain, but it will not affect his status for Tuesday's contest versus the Hornets. |
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| Will Barton (SG) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23 | 5-3 | 4-5 | + - |
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Barton has been absent from the last three games with a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to return against the Hornets in Tuesday's clash. |
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| Precious Achiuwa (PF) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 | 6-4 | 5-6 | + - |
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Achiuwa has sat out the last two contests with right hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's tilt versus the Wizards. |
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| Gary Trent Jr. (SG) | Prob Wed | Back - 22 / 03 / 23 | 6-4 | 5-6 | + - |
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Trent Jr. has missed the last two games due to back spasms, but it is expected that he will suit up Wednesday against the Celtics. |
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| Joe Wieskamp (SG) | Out indefinitely | Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 | 6-4 | 5-6 | + - |
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Wieskamp is out of the lineup with a right hamstring strain, and he will miss an undetermined amount of time. |
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| Christian Koloko (C) | Ques Sat | Nose - 16 / 03 / 23 | 9-4 | 8-6 | + - |
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Koloko exited the previous contest with a fractured nose, leaving his status for Saturday's tilt with the Timberwolves cloudy. |
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| Dalano Banton (SF) | Prob Sun | Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23 | 9-5 | 9-6 | + - |
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Banton has been sidelined due to a left thumb sprain, but it is predicted that he will return to face the Hornets in Sunday's tilt. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Out Thurs | Ribs - 10 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Ayton is nursing a rib contusion, and he will not face the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Chris Paul (PG) | Out Thurs | Groin - 02 / 05 / 23 | 2-3 | 3-2 | + - |
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Paul is hobbled by a left groin strain, and he will not partake in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Chris Paul (PG) | Out Sun | Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 | 5-7 | 8-3-1 | + - |
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Paul will sit out for Sunday's showdown with the Clippers for rest purposes. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Ayton is taking a day of rest and will not be available Sunday versus the Clippers. |
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| Bismack Biyombo (C) | Prob Sun | Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Biyombo is managing a right knee injury, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Devin Booker (SG) | Out Sun | Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Booker will not be in the lineup against the Clippers on Sunday as he will be taking a day of rest. |
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| Cameron Payne (PG) | Prob Tues | Back - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Payne has been idle with lower-back soreness, but it is anticipated that he will return to the court for Game 5 of the Western Conference against the Clippers. |
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| Kevin Durant (SF) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Durant is tending to an ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will participate versus the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Ques Sun | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 6-8 | 9-4-1 | + - |
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Ayton missed the last game as he was given a day of rest, and it is uncertain if he will play versus the Clippers on Sunday. |
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| Devin Booker (SG) | Ques Sun | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 6-8 | 9-4-1 | + - |
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Booker missed the last contest as he was given a day of rest, and it is undetermined if he will suit up on Sunday against the Clippers. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 30 Jan 6:11am TOR -2.5 -110 O +227.5 -110 Closing 31 Jan 12:11am TOR -1.5 -105 O +220 -114 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 24.23
Assists 7.17
Rebounds 9.12
FG% 65.2
Steals 1.91
Blocks 1.31
Points 27.75
Assists 8.88
Rebounds 9.96
FG% 58.9
Steals 1.54
Blocks 1.44
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 33.73
Assists 7.43
Rebounds 9.7
FG% 63
Steals 1.73
Blocks 1.36
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
Points 24.23
Assists 7.17
Rebounds 9.12
FG% 65.2
Steals 1.91
Blocks 1.31
Points 27.75
Assists 8.88
Rebounds 9.96
FG% 58.9
Steals 1.54
Blocks 1.44
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 33.73
Assists 7.43
Rebounds 9.7
FG% 63
Steals 1.73
Blocks 1.36
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Injuries
O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Prob Wed Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23Fred VanVleet (PG)
Prob Wed Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23Precious Achiuwa (PF)
Prob Tues Illness - 04 / 04 / 23O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Prob Tues Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23Will Barton (SG)
Prob Tues Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23Precious Achiuwa (PF)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Prob Wed Back - 22 / 03 / 23Joe Wieskamp (SG)
Out indefinitely Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23Christian Koloko (C)
Ques Sat Nose - 16 / 03 / 23Dalano Banton (SF)
Prob Sun Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23Deandre Ayton (C)
Out Thurs Ribs - 10 / 05 / 23Chris Paul (PG)
Out Thurs Groin - 02 / 05 / 23Chris Paul (PG)
Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23Deandre Ayton (C)
Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23Bismack Biyombo (C)
Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23Devin Booker (SG)
Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23Cameron Payne (PG)
Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 23Kevin Durant (SF)
Prob Sun Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23Deandre Ayton (C)
Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Devin Booker (SG)
Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes O.G. Anunoby (SF) Prob Wed Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 1-1 2-0 + - Anunoby is dealing with right ankle soreness, but he is expected to be available against the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Fred VanVleet (PG) Prob Wed Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23 1-1 2-0 + - VanVleet is nursing left thumb soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Precious Achiuwa (PF) Prob Tues Illness - 04 / 04 / 23 3-2 3-2 + - Achiuwa has an illness, but it is projected that he will take on the Hornets on Tuesday.
O.G. Anunoby (SF) Prob Tues Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 3-2 3-2 + - Anunoby exited the previous contest with a mild ankle sprain, but it will not affect his status for Tuesday's contest versus the Hornets.
Will Barton (SG) Prob Tues Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23 5-3 4-5 + - Barton has been absent from the last three games with a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to return against the Hornets in Tuesday's clash.
Precious Achiuwa (PF) Prob Sun Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 6-4 5-6 + - Achiuwa has sat out the last two contests with right hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's tilt versus the Wizards.
Gary Trent Jr. (SG) Prob Wed Back - 22 / 03 / 23 6-4 5-6 + - Trent Jr. has missed the last two games due to back spasms, but it is expected that he will suit up Wednesday against the Celtics.
Joe Wieskamp (SG) Out indefinitely Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 6-4 5-6 + - Wieskamp is out of the lineup with a right hamstring strain, and he will miss an undetermined amount of time.
Christian Koloko (C) Ques Sat Nose - 16 / 03 / 23 9-4 8-6 + - Koloko exited the previous contest with a fractured nose, leaving his status for Saturday's tilt with the Timberwolves cloudy.
Dalano Banton (SF) Prob Sun Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23 9-5 9-6 + - Banton has been sidelined due to a left thumb sprain, but it is predicted that he will return to face the Hornets in Sunday's tilt.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Deandre Ayton (C) Out Thurs Ribs - 10 / 05 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Ayton is nursing a rib contusion, and he will not face the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Chris Paul (PG) Out Thurs Groin - 02 / 05 / 23 2-3 3-2 + - Paul is hobbled by a left groin strain, and he will not partake in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Nuggets.
Chris Paul (PG) Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 5-7 8-3-1 + - Paul will sit out for Sunday's showdown with the Clippers for rest purposes.
Deandre Ayton (C) Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Ayton is taking a day of rest and will not be available Sunday versus the Clippers.
Bismack Biyombo (C) Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Biyombo is managing a right knee injury, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Devin Booker (SG) Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Booker will not be in the lineup against the Clippers on Sunday as he will be taking a day of rest.
Cameron Payne (PG) Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Payne has been idle with lower-back soreness, but it is anticipated that he will return to the court for Game 5 of the Western Conference against the Clippers.
Kevin Durant (SF) Prob Sun Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Durant is tending to an ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will participate versus the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Deandre Ayton (C) Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 6-8 9-4-1 + - Ayton missed the last game as he was given a day of rest, and it is uncertain if he will play versus the Clippers on Sunday.
Devin Booker (SG) Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 6-8 9-4-1 + - Booker missed the last contest as he was given a day of rest, and it is undetermined if he will suit up on Sunday against the Clippers.