The Toronto Raptors (45-18) will take on the Utah Jazz (41-22) at Vivint Smart Home Arena Monday night. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET. We analyze the Raptors-Jazz sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Raptors at Jazz: Key injuries
Raptors
- PG Fred VanVleet (shoulder) questionable
- C Dewan Hernandez (ankle) out
Jazz
- PG Nigel Williams-Goss (quadriceps) out
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Raptors at Jazz: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:50 a.m. E.T.
Prediction
Jazz 115, Raptors 109
Moneyline (ML)
The JAZZ (-189) are home favorites over the streaking Raptors (+155) on Monday night. Toronto has won 16 of its last 20 games dating back to Jan. 12, and the Raptors have been incredible on the road this season at 22-9.
The Jazz have played well of late, as well, winning five straight games. With a home record of 21-9 this season, expect Utah to get another win Monday.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The JAZZ (-4.5, -110) will need to win by at least 5 points to cover the spread Monday, and they should. Utah’s record against the spread hasn’t been great of late, as the Jazz have failed to cover in seven of their last nine games. Toronto is in the same boat as they have covered just once in their last six games. With this relatively small spread, look for the Jazz to win and cover against the Raptors as they are playing much better basketball over the last two weeks.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Monday night contest is set at 223.5, which feels high considering these are two of the best defensive clubs in the NBA. Both squads are allowing 108 or fewer points per game this season. This could be a slower-paced game. Take the UNDER 223.5 (-106) in Utah as these two teams could struggle to get to 110 points against one another.
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