The panic levels are rising in a hurry for the Toronto Raptors after three straight losses, but they’re favorites to right the ship tonight against the Phoenix Suns.
Though some erratic offensive outings have plunged Toronto into play-in uncertainty, my Suns vs. Raptors predictions expect a response from RJ Barrett & Co. here, even with Phoenix chasing a playoff spot of its own.
Read on for my free NBA picks for Friday, March 13.
Suns vs Raptors prediction
Suns vs Raptors best bet: RJ Barrett Over 20.5 points (-105)
It’s all hands on deck for the Toronto Raptors, and RJ Barrett is the man in form.
While Scottie Barnes is dealing with an illness and Brandon Ingram has had some tired outings this month, Barrett is soaring with 23.4 PPG on 60% shooting in March.
He’s scored 20+ points in five of his last six games, and there are positive signs with his 3-pointers after going 17-for-42 in his past eight contests.
Ingram draws so much attention that Barrett likely won’t see the Phoenix Suns’ best defenders tonight. He’s the key to Toronto getting back in the win column.
Suns vs Raptors same-game parlay
A big night from Barrett can be the catalyst for a Raptors win, and the hosts are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings with the Suns.
Phoenix is on the second night of a back-to-back set, and the visitors are 4-9 SU this year with a rest disadvantage.
Jakob Poeltl still doesn’t look fully healthy, but he remains a difference-maker defensively. He’s had at least one block in six straight contests, and I’m picking him to extend that streak here.
Suns vs Raptors SGP
- RJ Barrett Over 20.5 points
- Raptors moneyline
- Jakob Poeltl Over 0.5 blocks
Our "from downtown" SGP: Book It
With Dillon Brooks still out, Phoenix needs the very best of Devin Booker — and he’s coming off a 43-point explosion in Indiana last night.
Look for another complete stat line tonight from Book, who’s dished 22 dimes across his past three games.
Suns vs Raptors SGP
- Devin Booker Over 26.5 points
- Devin Booker Over 5.5 assists
- Devin Booker Over 3.5 rebounds
- Devin Booker Over 0.5 steals
Suns vs Raptors odds
- Spread: Suns +4.5 | Raptors -4.5
- Moneyline: Suns +155 | Raptors -185
- Over/Under: Over 218.5 | Under 218.5
Suns vs Raptors betting trend to know
The Suns are 5-13 SU this season as road underdogs. Find more NBA betting trends for Suns vs. Raptors.
How to watch Suns vs Raptors
| Location | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON |
| Date | Friday, March 13, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | TSN, KTVK |
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