The Toronto Raptors (23-29) and Utah Jazz (26-26) meet Wednesday at Vivint Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Jazz odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Raptors failed to cover the spread as 1.5-point underdogs Monday in a 114-106 loss at the Phoenix Suns. G Fred VanVleet scored a team-high 24 points as Toronto allowed a 15-6 run to end the game after holding a 100-99 lead with 3:20 remaining. The Raptors are 5-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 6 games following a loss in their previous contest.
The Jazz covered as 7.5-point home favorites Saturday with a 108-100 win vs. the Dallas Mavericks. F Lauri Markkanen finished with 29 points and G Malik Beasley added 19 off the bench. Utah is 4-0 ATS in its last 4 home games vs. teams with a losing record on the road.
Wednesday is the 1st of 2 meetings this season between these teams. Toronto and Utah split the series 1-1 last season with Utah covering as a 10-point home favorite in a 119-103 win on Nov. 18, 2021, and Toronto covered as a 13.5-point home favorite with a 122-108 win on Jan. 7, 2022.
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Raptors at Jazz odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:14 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Raptors +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Jazz -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +3.5 (-115) | Jazz -3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Raptors at Jazz key injuries
Raptors
- F O.G. Anunoby (wrist) out
Jazz
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Raptors at Jazz picks and predictions
Prediction
Jazz 118, Raptors 117
Moneyline
PASS.
The Jazz (-145) should win at home, but their moneyline is a little expensive considering that this should be a close game and that the Raptors will be extra focused after their 4th-quarter collapse Monday vs. the Suns. Bet the spread or total instead.
Against the spread
BET RAPTORS +3.5 (-115).
This is too many points for a Raptors team that has been great at bouncing back after recent losses. Toronto is also 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games after allowing 100 or more points in its previous contest and 8-1 ATS vs. the Jazz in the last 9 meetings in Utah. Take the points with the Raptors in a great bounce-back spot.
Over/Under
BET OVER 230.5 (-108).
The Over is 5-1 in Toronto’s last 6 road games vs. teams with a winning percentage at home above .600. The Over has cashed in 8 of Toronto’s last 10 road games overall and should hit again Wednesday as the Raptors look to bounce back offensively after scoring just 22 points in the 4th quarter Monday.
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