Toronto Raptors vs Phoenix Suns Prediction: Moneyline, Props & SGP (Mar 13)
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Toronto Raptors vs Phoenix Suns Prediction: Moneyline, Props & SGP (Mar 13)

Alexander Yaremenko Alexander Yaremenko
Moneyline PickToronto Raptors
Player PropScottie Barnes Over 3.5 Rebounds
Same Game Parlay (Bet Builder)Raptors ML + Brandon Ingram 14+ Points+Total Over 225.5
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Toronto Raptors vs Phoenix Suns Main Match Info

Toronto Raptors vs Phoenix Suns Moneyline Prediction

The Suns are currently missing their defensive leader, Mark Williams (foot), and their best perimeter defender, Dillon Brooks (hand). This is a massive problem when facing the Raptors who love to attack the paint. 

Without Williams’ rim protection, Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl should have a field day in the restricted area. Phoenix have tried to go small with Oso Ighodaro, but they lack the sheer size to stop Toronto’s “positionless” length.

In the clutch, the Raptors have developed a reliable closer in Brandon Ingram. Since arriving in Toronto, he’s thrived in the mid-range during the final four minutes of games. 

While Devin Booker is obviously one of the best closers in the world, he is often forced to do too much heavy lifting given the Suns’ current injury list. If this meeting is within three points with two minutes left, the Raptors’ collective depth and home-court energy could make the difference.

Toronto Raptors vs Phoenix Suns Player Prop

With Mark Williams out until late March, the Suns are surrendering plenty of second-chance points and boards. They are currently starting Royce O’Neale at power forward, a gritty player, but at 6’6″, he gives up significant height and wingspan to Barnes.

We expect a fast-paced encounter (Phoenix love to run with Jalen Green), which naturally leads to more shot attempts and more rebounding opportunities. Barnes is the key man of the Raptors’ transition game.

Scottie is incredibly consistent. He has cleared 3+ rebounds in seven of his last nine outings. Considering that the Suns are currently a “small-ball” unit by necessity, Barnes should be able to sky over their wings for easy boards.

Toronto Raptors vs Phoenix Suns Same Game Parlay

Toronto Raptors Moneyline: The Suns’ missing defensive pieces make a Raptors victory the most likely outcome.

Brandon Ingram 14+ Points: With Phoenix likely focusing their defensive coverage on stopping Scottie Barnes’ interior drives, Ingram will find plenty of space in his favourite mid-range zones. 

Ingram has averaged 21.5 points per game, making 14 points a very achievable floor in a matchup against a Suns defence currently ranked 12th in the Defensive Rating.

Total Over 225.5: Phoenix often compensates for poor defence by pushing the pace and leaning on Devin Booker’s scoring. With the game total line set significantly higher at 228.5, taking the alternative line of Over 225.5 provides a generous safety cushion while still notably increasing the parlay’s total payout.

Toronto Raptors vs Phoenix Suns Team News

Toronto Raptors Team News

The Raptors are looking relatively healthy as they approach the mid-March finish line. The biggest question mark recently was Brandon Ingram, who missed a game due to illness but has since returned to the starting lineup and looked sharp.

Collin Murray-Boyles is still out with a thumb injury, which thins out the bench depth at the forward position. However, the emergence of Trayce Jackson-Davis as a reliable backup big man has mitigated this loss.

Toronto have lost six of their last eight encounters. Their main weakness remains three-point percentage (34.4%), which can sometimes let teams back into games late.

Phoenix Suns Team News

While the haul from the Kevin Durant trade (Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and draft capital) has set them up for the future, the present is clouded by the injury bug.

Starting centre Mark Williams (foot) and defensive specialist Dillon Brooks (hand) are both out. This creates a big gap in their defensive lineup. Grayson Allen is also dealing with a nagging knee issue and is a game-time decision.

However, Devin Booker continues to play at an All-NBA level, averaging over 24.9 points per game.

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