Tom Oldfield
• Betting Analyst
22+ years betting experience
Updated:
Mar 13, 2026 , 10:32 AM ET
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Our NBA betting picks see RJ Barrett bringing his A-game tonight when the Suns battle the Raptors.
EXPERT PICK – PROP
RJ Barrett o20.5 Points Scored (-105)
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (9) dribbles the ball.
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.
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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
Suns vs Raptors latest injuries
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Tom Oldfield’s sports writing journey over the past 20 years has taken him from the Premier League and Champions League to the NFL, NBA, WNBA and MLB, with a wide range of articles and betting previews. Tom has worked closely with London’s Sportsbeat sports news agency as well as (thrillingly!) covering the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 NBA championship run, and he has appeared on BBC World Service and The Back Page podcast.
A graduate of the University of Nottingham in the UK, he is the author of biographies on Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Nadal, Gary Neville and Cesc Fabregas, and he co-authors a long-running series of children’s soccer books with his brother, Matt.
As a regular bettor across the top sports leagues, particularly with FanDuel and bet365, he is well versed on all the major markets and the next big game is rarely far from his thoughts. The best betting advice he has received is to monitor multiple sportsbooks to grab the best possible value.
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