Suns vs. Raptors Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for January 30 (Can Chris Paul Keep His Momentum Going on Monday?)

Suns vs. Raptors Game Info

• Date: Monday, January 30, 2023
• Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
• Venue: Footprint Center -- Phoenix, Arizona
• Coverage: BSAZ and TSN

The 2022-23 NBA season continues on Monday with eight more games, including a battle between the Toronto Raptors and Phoenix Suns. The Raptors rank 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 23-28 record, while the Suns check in ninth in the Western Conference with an improving 26-25 record.

Toronto enters as a victor in three of its last four games following a 123-105 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. Meanwhile, Phoenix has now won five of its last six games thanks to a 128-118 overtime victory against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. Which team will win on Monday?

Suns vs. Raptors Odds & Spread

• All NBA betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: PHO: (-130) | TOR: (+110)
• Spread: PHO: -1.5 (-112) | TOR: +1.5 (-108)
• Total: 221 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

The Suns enter this contest as slight home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 9 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 221 points, which ranks as the lowest of Monday's projected totals.

Suns vs Raptors Betting Information

Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Suns	-2.5	-	-	232	-110	-110	-138	118

Suns vs. Raptors Betting Trends

• The Suns have covered the spread in a matchup 27 times this season (27-23-0).
• The Raptors have been underdogs by 2.5 points or more 12 times this season and are 7-4-1 ATS in those contests.
• Suns games have gone over the total 24 times out of 48 chances this season.
• Raptors games this season have hit the over on 26 of 48 set point totals (54.2%).
• Phoenix has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered 15 times in 26 opportunities at home, and it has covered 12 times in 24 opportunities in away games.
• Toronto's winning percentage against the spread at home is .480 (12-11-2). Away, it is .391 (9-13-1).

Suns vs. Raptors Prediction & Pick

The Suns are starting to find their groove with veteran point guard Chris Paul guiding the offense once again. The 12-time All-star is averaging 22.3 points, 10.8 assists and 6.0 rebounds in the four games he has played since returning from his hip injury. He has brought a spark to Phoenix's offense.

That does not bode well for the Raptors on Monday as they allow an opponent shooting percentage of 49.3% in road games this season (No. 26 in NBA). The Suns should be able to score early here and pull away from a Toronto offense that shoots only 45.4% during away showdowns (No. 24 in NBA).

Phoenix has also won 12 of its last 18 games against an Atlantic Division foe, so give me the Suns here.

Final Score Prediction: Suns: 114 | Raptors: 109

Suns vs. Raptors Best Bet

As mentioned above, Phoenix heads into Monday night on a hot streak. The Suns are a reliable 5-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last six games overall and 4-1 ATS in their last five games at the Footprint Center. They are also 14-5 ATS in their last 19 head-to-head matchups against the Raptors.

Toronto's greatest strength is taking care of the basketball, but Phoenix forces 14.9 turnovers per game (No. 12 in NBA) and features some of the best on-ball defenders in the NBA. Mikal Bridges is a first-team All-Defense player and is going to wreak havoc on the Raptors' inconsistent backcourt.

Bet: Phoenix Suns -1.5 (-112)

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