Suns Look to Upset Raptors in Toronto Matchup

NBA betting odds, predictions, and picks for Friday's game between the Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:57pm

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The Phoenix Suns will travel to Toronto to take on the Raptors in an NBA matchup on Friday, March 13, 2026. The Raptors are favored by 3.5 points at home, with the over/under set at 218.5 points. According to simulations, the Raptors have a 65% chance of winning, while the Suns have a 35% probability of pulling off the upset.

Why it matters

This game features two teams headed in different directions, with the Raptors looking to solidify their playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference and the Suns hoping to pull off a surprise road win against one of the league's better teams.

The details

The Raptors have been strong defensively this season, ranking 8th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 111.9. They force 16.0 turnovers per contest and hold opponents to 46.4% shooting from the field (9th in the league). However, the Suns have been a solid underdog team, covering the spread in 12 of 22 games when getting 4 or more points.

  • The game will tip off at 4:30 p.m. MST on Friday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns are an NBA team based in Phoenix, Arizona.

Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are an NBA team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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What they’re saying

“The Raptors defensively are ranked 8th in basketball in points given up per game with 111.9. They are able to force 16.0 turnovers on a nightly basis and have let teams shoot 46.4% from the floor (9th in basketball).”

— Josh Schonwald (azcentral.com)

What’s next

The Suns will look to pull off the upset and cover the 3.5-point spread, while the Raptors aim to defend their home court and solidify their playoff positioning.

The takeaway

This matchup between the Suns and Raptors features an intriguing clash of styles, with the defensive-minded Raptors hosting the underdog Suns who have been solid against the spread this season. Fans and bettors alike will be tuning in to see if Phoenix can pull off the surprise road win.