Phoenix @ Toronto Picks & Props

In contrast to last year's 42.8% rate, O.G. Anunoby's three-point ability has spiked this year to 51.0%. Since the start of last season, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 12.6 shot attempts per game (26th-most in the league) vs. the Phoenix Suns, resulting in a strong matchup. The 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Toronto Raptors. Offensive rebounds save possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Raptors grade out 13thbest in in the league as the home team with 13.6 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup vs. the Suns is a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a monstrous 3.4 free throws per game since the start of last season (24th-most in the NBA).

Grayson Allen has registered 15.6 points per game over the last 5 games on the road, 4.1 higher than he's registered overall this season on the road. Grayson Allen has successfully made 3.2 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.7 more than he's made from downtown in all games this year without the home court advantage. Grayson Allen has played an impressive 31.9 minutes per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 27.1 minutes per game last season. The Raptors have played at the 10th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games away from their home stadium, which ought to increase opportunities for the Suns. The Suns check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Josh Okogie has made 24.4% of his field goals over the last 5 games at home, 13.2% less than he's sunk over the course of the year at home. The matchup against the Raptors is a hard one; they have given up the 9th-least points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting SFs this year (12.0). The most sluggish tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns. Compared to last year's 74.3% rate, Josh Okogie's free-throw prowess has been reduced this year to 65.0%. Over the last 10 games, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (6th-fewest in the league) against the Raptors, struggling to draw fouls.

Gary Trent Jr. has attempted a measly 10.3 field goals per game this year, quite a bit less than his 14.1 mark last year. Gary Trent Jr. has attempted just 5.3 three-pointers per game this season, significantly less than his 6.8 rate last season. In comparison to last year's 31.4 mark, Gary Trent Jr.'s playing time has been reduced this year to 25.7 minutes per game. As it relates to shooting, the Toronto Raptors's subpar 111.4 points per game at home rates 9th-fewest in the league this year. The Phoenix Suns have played at the most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 5 games in their home city, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Raptors.

Scottie Barnes has made a terrific 7.7 baskets per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 6.3 rate last year. Scottie Barnes has made an impressive 1.9 treys per game this season, significantly more than his 0.8 mark last season. Among all players in the league, Scottie Barnes lands in the 87th percentile for playing time, tallying a massive 32.9 minutes per game away from his home court this year. The 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Toronto Raptors. Offensive rebounds save possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Raptors grade out 13thbest in in the league as the home team with 13.6 offensive boards per game this year.

Drew Eubanks has successfully made an impressive 100.0% of his attempts from beyond the arc this season, significantly more than his 35.4 mark last season. The Raptors have played at the 10th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games away from their home stadium, which ought to increase opportunities for the Suns. The Suns check in as the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). While playing at home, the Raptors have given up the 7th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.1) in the NBA to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). This matchup is a challenging one for drawing fouls; opposing teams have attempted a lowly 20.6 foul shots per game when the Raptors are on the road this year (6th-least in the league).

Relative to last year's 9.5 mark, Eric Gordon's field goal attempts have jumped this year to 14.0 per game. Eric Gordon has attempted 8.2 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, significantly higher than his 5.1 rate last year. Among all players in the NBA, Eric Gordon slots into the 78th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 30.9 minutes per game when playing on the road this year. This year when they are on the road, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged 3.6 threes per game (30th-highest in the league) against the Raptors, marking this as a strong matchup. The Raptors have played at the 10th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games away from their home stadium, which ought to increase opportunities for the Suns.

Dennis Schroder has registered a terrific 16.6 points per game this year, quite a bit more than his 11.7 points per game last year. Dennis Schroder has made a whopping 1.9 threes per game this season, significantly higher than his 1.1 rate last season. Dennis Schroder has been on the court for 30.8 minutes per game while playing on the road this year, putting him in the 77th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. The 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Toronto Raptors. Offensive rebounds save possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Raptors grade out 13thbest in in the league as the home team with 13.6 offensive boards per game this year.

Jakob Poeltl has converted a terrific 72.9% of his shots from the field this year, quite a bit higher than his 62.5 rate last year. Jakob Poeltl has accumulated a mere 2.1 personal fouls per game this year, a sizeable decrease from his 3.5 fouls per game last year. This year when they are at home, the opposition's starting Cs have totaled 1.0 3-pointers per game (27th-highest in the league) against the Phoenix Suns, identifying this as a favorable matchup. The 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Toronto Raptors. Offensive rebounds save possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Raptors grade out 13thbest in in the league as the home team with 13.6 offensive boards per game this year.

This year when they are at home, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 26.9% on 3-pointers (14th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Raptors, marking this as a tough matchup. The most sluggish tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns. Devin Booker should suffer a reduction in effectiveness for all stats in light of playing on the visting team in this game.

The matchup against Toronto is a tough one for field goals; when the Raptors have the home court advantage, the other team's starting PFs have shot for the 9th-lowest field goal percentage in the NBA this year (43.2%). The most sluggish tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns. This year when they are on their home court, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 2.3 foul shots per game (15th-fewest in the NBA) against the Raptors, struggling to get to the charity stripe. Kevin Durant ought to suffer a drop-off in output in all facets of the game in light of playing on the visting team in this game.

Jusuf Nurkic has converted a mere 8.3% of his 3-pointers this year, a significant dropoff from his 30.7 mark last year. Among all players in the NBA, Jusuf Nurkic slots into the 95th percentile for personal fouls, totaling a monstrous 3.4 fouls per game when playing on the road this year. The matchup against Toronto is a difficult one for shots from the field; when the Raptors are away from home, the other team's starting Cs have put up the 10th-lowest field goal percentage in the NBA this year (49.9%). The most sluggish tempo away offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Phoenix Suns. Jusuf Nurkic is expected to see a decline in efficiency in all facets of the game in light of being on the road in this matchup.

Pascal Siakam has averaged just 2.2 personal fouls per game this season, quite a bit lower than his 3.2 fouls per game last season. The 10th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Toronto Raptors. Offensive rebounds save possession and spark extra chances for scoring and assists, and the Raptors grade out 13thbest in in the league as the home team with 13.6 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup vs. Phoenix is a positive one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a massive 5.6 foul shots per game this year when the Suns are on the road (30th-most in the NBA). Pascal Siakam will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city usually improves stat production in all stat categories.

Malachi Flynn has not yet played a game this season.

Jordan Goodwin has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.