Riding a six-game win streak, the Toronto Raptors are now three games above .500 and back in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
The defending Western Conference champion Phoenix Suns are again one of the league’s best teams as they visit the red-hot Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.
The Suns are favoured to win on the NBA odds.
Suns vs. Raptors NBA Betting Odds
Tuesday is the first of two meetings between the teams with the Raptors going to the desert on March 11.
Phoenix won both matchups last year, no surprise as it was one of the best regular seasons in franchise history. Devin Booker averaged 20.0 points in the two games, future Hall of Famer Chris Paul averaged 15.5 points and 8.0 assists, and former No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton 15.0 points and 12.5 rebounds. Pascal Siakam averaged 29.0 points and 10.0 rebounds for the Dinos, and Fred VanVleet 17.5 points and 5.0 assists.
The Suns lead all-time 31-18 and are 15-9 as the road team. Toronto has won six of the past 10 in the series even being swept last year but is just 2-8 ATS in those.
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix is definitely good enough to win the NBA title after losing in six games in the 2021 Finals to Milwaukee. The Suns are +322 second-favourites behind the Warriors (+240) to win the West and +651 to win the championship. Phoenix comes off a 123-100 upset home loss to Miami on Saturday as the Heat tied a franchise record by hitting 22 three-pointers and shot 50 per cent from deep. The Suns shot just 38 per cent from the field and were outrebounded 49-35.
Centres Deandre Ayton and JaVale McGee and forward Jae Crowder all returned after spending time on the reserve/COVID-19 list. None of them did much, perhaps due to conditioning. Reserve guard Landry Shamet remains in the protocol. Starting point guard Chris Paul leads the NBA in assists at 10.0 apg.
Toronto Raptors
The Dinos won their sixth in a row Sunday, 105-101 over visiting New Orleans. Fred VanVleet continued to light it up with 32 points, while Pascal Siakam had 29 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. With the game tied at 93, VanVleet scored the Raptors’ next nine points. He’s averaging 31.2 points in the six-game win streak. “Man, he took Kyle Lowry’s spot now,” said Pelicans centre and former Raptor Jonas Valanciunas. “He’s a captain, a court captain. I think he’s playing at an all-star level. He’s proved that he can be a leader on the court and off the court.”
Gary Trent Jr. was out due to swelling in his left ankle and Khem Birch got the start. He had six points in 21 foul-plagued minutes. Not clear yet if Trent will play Tuesday. Yuta Watanabe remains in COVID protocols.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Suns vs. Raptors?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 11 Jan 3:08pm | PHO | -3.5 -110 | O +224 -110 |
| Closing 11 Jan 11:49pm | PHO | -4.5 -115 | O +222 -105 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
| Points |
26.79 |
| Assists |
10.8 |
| Rebounds |
10.22 |
| FG% |
63.4 |
| Steals |
1.86 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
22.81 |
| Assists |
6.68 |
| Rebounds |
8.53 |
| FG% |
73.3 |
| Steals |
1.74 |
| Blocks |
0.94 |
| Points |
23.3 |
| Assists |
8.31 |
| Rebounds |
8.92 |
| FG% |
70 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
1 |
| Points |
22.83 |
| Assists |
6.25 |
| Rebounds |
9 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.75 |
| Blocks |
1.17 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
26.79 |
| Assists |
10.8 |
| Rebounds |
10.22 |
| FG% |
63.4 |
| Steals |
1.86 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
22.81 |
| Assists |
6.68 |
| Rebounds |
8.53 |
| FG% |
73.3 |
| Steals |
1.74 |
| Blocks |
0.94 |
| Points |
23.3 |
| Assists |
8.31 |
| Rebounds |
8.92 |
| FG% |
70 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
1 |
| Points |
22.83 |
| Assists |
6.25 |
| Rebounds |
9 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.75 |
| Blocks |
1.17 |
Injuries
Jae Crowder (SF)
Jae Crowder (SF)
Torrey Craig (SF)
Landry Shamet (PG)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Jae Crowder (SF)
Cameron Payne (PG)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Jae Crowder (SF)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Khem Birch (C)
Thaddeus Young (PF)
Pascal Siakam (PF)
Juwan Morgan (PF)
OG Anunoby (SF)
Isaac Bonga (SG)
Yuta Watanabe (SG)
Khem Birch (C)
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jae Crowder (SF) | Prob Thurs | Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 0-3 | + - |
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Crowder is battling a left shoulder injury, but it is expected that he will face the Mavericks in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Jae Crowder (SF) | day-to-day | Leg - 08 / 05 / 22 | 1-3 | 0-4 | + - |
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Crowder exited Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Mavericks due to a leg injury, and it is unknown if he will return. |
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| Torrey Craig (SF) | Prob Tues | Elbow - 06 / 05 / 22 | 2-3 | 1-4 | + - |
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Craig is nursing a right elbow contusion, but it is projected that he will play the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Landry Shamet (PG) | Prob Sun | Foot - 15 / 04 / 22 | 7-6 | 6-7 | + - |
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Shamet is bothered by a left foot sprain, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Pelicans. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 | 8-6 | 6-8 | + - |
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Ayton will not be active for Sunday's clash versus the Kings as he will be handed a day of rest. |
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| Jae Crowder (SF) | Out Sun | Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 | 8-6 | 6-8 | + - |
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Crowder will not be available against the Kings on Sunday as he will have a day of rest. |
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| Cameron Payne (PG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 09 / 04 / 22 | 9-6 | 6-9 | + - |
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Payne is dealing with right knee soreness, and it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the winner of the Play-In. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22 | 9-8 | 6-11 | + - |
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Ayton missed the previous outing with a sore right ankle, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jazz on Friday. |
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| Jae Crowder (SF) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22 | 9-8 | 6-11 | + - |
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Crowder sat out the previous game with a sore right ankle, and it is uncertain if he will be available Friday against the Jazz. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 02 / 04 / 22 | 9-9 | 7-11 | + - |
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Ayton will not dress for Sunday's matchup versus the Thunder as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Gary Trent Jr. (SG) | Prob Wed | Illness - 17 / 04 / 22 | 2-3 | 1-4 | + - |
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Trent Jr. is battling a non-COVID illness, but it is projected that he will take on the 76ers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Khem Birch (C) | Ques Mon | Head - 16 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 1-5 | + - |
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Birch is tending to a head injury, and it is unknown if he will battle the 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Thaddeus Young (PF) | Prob Mon | Thumb - 16 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 1-5 | + - |
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Young is bothered by a hyperextended left thumb, but it is expected that he will be active for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round against the 76ers. |
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| Pascal Siakam (PF) | Out Sun | Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 | 2-5 | 2-5 | + - |
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Siakam will not dress for Sunday's matchup versus the Knicks as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Juwan Morgan (PF) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 05 / 04 / 22 | 4-6 | 4-6 | + - |
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Morgan is going trough the league's health and safety protocols, and it is unclear when he will return to the court. |
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| OG Anunoby (SF) | Prob Sun | Quadricep - 03 / 04 / 22 | 5-6 | 4-7 | + - |
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Anunoby has sat out the previous four games with a right quad contusion, but it is expected that he will participate in Sunday's clash versus the Knicks. |
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| Isaac Bonga (SG) | Ques Sun | Toe - 03 / 04 / 22 | 5-6 | 4-7 | + - |
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Bonga has been held out of the last four contests with a sprained right big toe, and it is undecided if he will play against the Knicks on Sunday. |
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| Yuta Watanabe (SG) | Out Fri | Quadricep - 31 / 03 / 22 | 6-6 | 4-8 | + - |
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Watanabe has sat out the last four games with a sore left quad, and he will not face the Rockets on Friday. |
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| Khem Birch (C) | Prob Wed | Knee - 28 / 03 / 22 | 7-7 | 5-9 | + - |
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Birch sat out the last contest tending to a swollen right knee, but it is projected that he will battle the Timberwolves on Wednesday. |
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| Gary Trent Jr. (SG) | Prob Mon | Toe - 21 / 03 / 22 | 9-9 | 7-11 | + - |
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Trent Jr. has sat out the last three contests with a left big toe hyperextension, but it is anticipated that he will be available to battle the Celtics on Monday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 11 Jan 3:08pm PHO -3.5 -110 O +224 -110 Closing 11 Jan 11:49pm PHO -4.5 -115 O +222 -105 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
Points 26.79
Assists 10.8
Rebounds 10.22
FG% 63.4
Steals 1.86
Blocks 1.09
Points 22.81
Assists 6.68
Rebounds 8.53
FG% 73.3
Steals 1.74
Blocks 0.94
Points 23.3
Assists 8.31
Rebounds 8.92
FG% 70
Steals 1.46
Blocks 1
Points 22.83
Assists 6.25
Rebounds 9
FG% 100
Steals 1.75
Blocks 1.17
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 26.79
Assists 10.8
Rebounds 10.22
FG% 63.4
Steals 1.86
Blocks 1.09
Points 22.81
Assists 6.68
Rebounds 8.53
FG% 73.3
Steals 1.74
Blocks 0.94
Points 23.3
Assists 8.31
Rebounds 8.92
FG% 70
Steals 1.46
Blocks 1
Points 22.83
Assists 6.25
Rebounds 9
FG% 100
Steals 1.75
Blocks 1.17
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Injuries
Jae Crowder (SF)
Prob Thurs Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 22Jae Crowder (SF)
day-to-day Leg - 08 / 05 / 22Torrey Craig (SF)
Prob Tues Elbow - 06 / 05 / 22Landry Shamet (PG)
Prob Sun Foot - 15 / 04 / 22Deandre Ayton (C)
Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22Jae Crowder (SF)
Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22Cameron Payne (PG)
Prob Sun Knee - 09 / 04 / 22Deandre Ayton (C)
Ques Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22Jae Crowder (SF)
Ques Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22Deandre Ayton (C)
Out Sun Rest - 02 / 04 / 22Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Prob Wed Illness - 17 / 04 / 22Khem Birch (C)
Ques Mon Head - 16 / 04 / 22Thaddeus Young (PF)
Prob Mon Thumb - 16 / 04 / 22Pascal Siakam (PF)
Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22Juwan Morgan (PF)
Out indefinitely Illness - 05 / 04 / 22OG Anunoby (SF)
Prob Sun Quadricep - 03 / 04 / 22Isaac Bonga (SG)
Ques Sun Toe - 03 / 04 / 22Yuta Watanabe (SG)
Out Fri Quadricep - 31 / 03 / 22Khem Birch (C)
Prob Wed Knee - 28 / 03 / 22Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Prob Mon Toe - 21 / 03 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jae Crowder (SF) Prob Thurs Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 22 1-2 0-3 + - Crowder is battling a left shoulder injury, but it is expected that he will face the Mavericks in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Jae Crowder (SF) day-to-day Leg - 08 / 05 / 22 1-3 0-4 + - Crowder exited Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Mavericks due to a leg injury, and it is unknown if he will return.
Torrey Craig (SF) Prob Tues Elbow - 06 / 05 / 22 2-3 1-4 + - Craig is nursing a right elbow contusion, but it is projected that he will play the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Landry Shamet (PG) Prob Sun Foot - 15 / 04 / 22 7-6 6-7 + - Shamet is bothered by a left foot sprain, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Pelicans.
Deandre Ayton (C) Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 8-6 6-8 + - Ayton will not be active for Sunday's clash versus the Kings as he will be handed a day of rest.
Jae Crowder (SF) Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 8-6 6-8 + - Crowder will not be available against the Kings on Sunday as he will have a day of rest.
Cameron Payne (PG) Prob Sun Knee - 09 / 04 / 22 9-6 6-9 + - Payne is dealing with right knee soreness, and it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the winner of the Play-In.
Deandre Ayton (C) Ques Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22 9-8 6-11 + - Ayton missed the previous outing with a sore right ankle, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jazz on Friday.
Jae Crowder (SF) Ques Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22 9-8 6-11 + - Crowder sat out the previous game with a sore right ankle, and it is uncertain if he will be available Friday against the Jazz.
Deandre Ayton (C) Out Sun Rest - 02 / 04 / 22 9-9 7-11 + - Ayton will not dress for Sunday's matchup versus the Thunder as he will receive a day of rest.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Gary Trent Jr. (SG) Prob Wed Illness - 17 / 04 / 22 2-3 1-4 + - Trent Jr. is battling a non-COVID illness, but it is projected that he will take on the 76ers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Khem Birch (C) Ques Mon Head - 16 / 04 / 22 2-4 1-5 + - Birch is tending to a head injury, and it is unknown if he will battle the 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Thaddeus Young (PF) Prob Mon Thumb - 16 / 04 / 22 2-4 1-5 + - Young is bothered by a hyperextended left thumb, but it is expected that he will be active for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round against the 76ers.
Pascal Siakam (PF) Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 2-5 2-5 + - Siakam will not dress for Sunday's matchup versus the Knicks as he will be given a day of rest.
Juwan Morgan (PF) Out indefinitely Illness - 05 / 04 / 22 4-6 4-6 + - Morgan is going trough the league's health and safety protocols, and it is unclear when he will return to the court.
OG Anunoby (SF) Prob Sun Quadricep - 03 / 04 / 22 5-6 4-7 + - Anunoby has sat out the previous four games with a right quad contusion, but it is expected that he will participate in Sunday's clash versus the Knicks.
Isaac Bonga (SG) Ques Sun Toe - 03 / 04 / 22 5-6 4-7 + - Bonga has been held out of the last four contests with a sprained right big toe, and it is undecided if he will play against the Knicks on Sunday.
Yuta Watanabe (SG) Out Fri Quadricep - 31 / 03 / 22 6-6 4-8 + - Watanabe has sat out the last four games with a sore left quad, and he will not face the Rockets on Friday.
Khem Birch (C) Prob Wed Knee - 28 / 03 / 22 7-7 5-9 + - Birch sat out the last contest tending to a swollen right knee, but it is projected that he will battle the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
Gary Trent Jr. (SG) Prob Mon Toe - 21 / 03 / 22 9-9 7-11 + - Trent Jr. has sat out the last three contests with a left big toe hyperextension, but it is anticipated that he will be available to battle the Celtics on Monday.