Phoenix at Toronto

Losing has gotten the better of the Toronto Raptors. They are off to a dismal 3-13 start through their first 16 games, and have now lost six straight. While this team was losing and fighting hard with a lot of close losses, the mounting losses have seemed to diminish their will. As a result, they have dropped their last two games by 16 and 21 points. They have also been giving in on the defensive end as they are allowing 110 points per game on the defensive end. Phoenix was humiliated the last time they took the floor. They lost 117-77 at Detroit in a game where they appeared listless - that has to hurt. Professional athletes have a lot of pride, so I expect them to come out hungry for this one. The Suns have also been sloppy on the defensive end, allowing 100+ points in 10 of their last 14 games. Phoenix has capitalized on weak home teams that win less than 40% of their games at home as they are 5-1 ATS in their last six. They have also played OVER in eight of their last nine on one day of rest, while Toronto is 4-1 in their last five in that same situation. Play Phoenix, and take the OVER in this one.