The Phoenix Suns (1-6) will attempt to snap their six-game losing streak when they meet the Toronto Raptors (7-1) at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The game will air on Fox Sports – Arizona at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, November 2, 2018.
Toronto Raptors at Phoenix Suns ATS Prediction
The Raptors will be hoping for a similar outcome after easily covering the 6-point spread against the Philadelphia 76ers in their last game, 129-112. The game’s combined points (241) were over the projected point total of 228. The Raptors forced 23 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.571 (above their season average of 0.541). With 31 points on 10-for-19 shooting, Kawhi Leonard was the top scorer from either team.
In the Suns’ last outing, they lost big to the San Antonio Spurs, 120-90. They failed to cover as 6.5-point underdogs. The game’s total points (210) were under the projected point total of 215. San Antonio made good use of their 26 trips to the free throw line, converting on 24 of them (92.3 percent). Phoenix, on the other hand, was 14-18 (77.8 percent). With 21 points on 8-for-16 shooting, T.J. Warren led Phoenix in scoring.
The Raptors won both games against the Suns last season. 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 an excellent job of getting and making free throws (27-34; 79.4 percent).
Toronto holds records of 7-1 straight up (SU) and 4-4 against the spread (ATS). Of the Raptors’ eight games, seven have finished over the total.
Meanwhile, Phoenix is 1-6 SU and 2-5 ATS. Games involving the Suns also have a tendency to finish over the projected point total (57.1 percent).
The offense of Phoenix will face off against the top-notch defense of Toronto. Dating back to last season, the Suns rank 30th in offensive efficiency, while the Raptors are sixth in defensive efficiency. The Raptors should have the advantage on that end of the court. Ball security should be an advantage for the Raptors. They rank 4th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 12.9 percent). Conversely, the Suns have forced the second-fewest turnovers in the NBA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 12.7 percent).
Toronto Raptors vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
When allowing under 100 points, Toronto is 30-5 and Phoenix is 8-2.
The Raptors are 64-20 when they reach 100 points, while the Suns are 17-39.
Toronto ranks second in blocks per game (6.1) while Phoenix ranks last in blocks allowed per game (5.8).
The Raptors rank sixth in steals allowed per game (7.1) while the Suns rank last (8.9).
Toronto ranks third in rebounds allowed per game (42.4) while Phoenix ranks 27th (45.7).
The Raptors rank fifth in points in the paint per game (49.0) while 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).
The Raptors rank ninth in fast break points per game (13.6) while the Suns rank 29th in fast break points allowed per game (15.1).
Toronto ranks sixth in assists per game (24.2) while Phoenix ranks 26th (21.6).
The Raptors rank fourth in three pointers attempted per game (32.4) while the Suns rank 19th (28.2).
Toronto averages 12.8 second chance points per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA. Phoenix ranks 22nd in second chance points allowed per game (13.1).
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