Tonight, we have 7 exciting NBA basketball games to choose for this NBA Betting Preview from our exports. However, out basketball betting experts have a good feeling about the Toronto Raptors traveling to Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ. Thus, here is our Raptors vs Suns NBA Betting Preview and prediction for 3/7/2024.
For this matchup, the Suns are a strong favorite to win with a -480 money line and the home advantage. In addition, the sportsbooks are also expecting a high scoring game with 233 over/under and possibly a blowout game with a 10.5 spread. Can the Raptors beat the odds and defeat the Suns? Not according to the Raptors vs Suns betting odds by bookmakers.
Raptors vs Suns Betting Odds
| Team | Pointspread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Toronto Raptors | +10.5 (-112) | O233 (-108) | +370 |
| Phoenix Suns | -10.5 (-110) | U233 (-112) | -480 |
Raptors vs Suns NBA Betting Preview and Predictions for 3/7/2024
According to sportsbook pay per head reports, the Raptors have a 23-29 record and rank 12 in the Eastern Conference. At the moment, they are not looking good after losing 98-139 last Tuesday against the Pelicans. With this last lost, they have dropped 20 of their first 30 road games. If this continues, they will not be able to make a regular season push to make the postseason. During the game Immanuel Quickley led the Toronto with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assist.
Unfortunately for the Raptors, they are without many of their players starting with Scottie Barnes due to a hand injury. In addition, Jakob Poetle is also on the injury list and is undergoing finger surgery. At the moment, Toronto is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games, and 2-8 ATS in heir last 10 road games,
On the other hand, Phoenix Suns rank 6th in the NBA Western Conference ranking. Just one game behind New Orleans by one game for fifth place. Last Tuesday, they won 117-107 in a road win against Denver in overtime.
For the Raptors, this is a good matchup. This is because they are able to force 13.6 turnovers per game and they draw 18.3 personal fouls. In addition, the Sunds are 7 games above.500 and are connecting on 49.2% from the field. At home and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against an Eastern Conference team.
For those looking to become a basketball bookie, this is a good game to start with as everything is simple. Thus, it makes good practice for new bookies in learning how to adjust basketball betting odds.
Our Raptors vs Suns NBA Betting Pick
We expect the Phoenix Suns to not only win but also cover the spread with a final score of 124-107. This is because despite Phoenix missing Devin Booker, the Raptors remain a mess. Especially on the road. In addition, the Raptors have lost Scottie Barnes for the rest of the season and their morale is low.
Bet on the Phoenix Sun at -10.5
