The Utah Jazz (27-29) and Toronto Raptors (26-30) meet Friday at Scotiabank Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Raptors odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Jazz failed to cover the spread as 9-point home favorites Wednesday in a 143-118 loss vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. G Collin Sexton scored a team-high 22 points for the Jazz, who lost their 3rd-consecutive game. Utah is 0-4 against the spread (ATS) vs. the Raptors in the last 4 meetings in Toronto.
The Raptors covered the spread as 10.5-point home favorites Wednesday with a 112-98 win vs. the San Antonio Spurs. F Pascal Siakam finished with a game-high 37 points as Toronto won its 3rd straight. The Raptors are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. teams with a road winning percentage under .400.
This is the 2nd meeting this season between the Jazz and Raptors. In the Feb. 1 meeting, Utah covered as a 2.5-point home favorite with a 131-128 win.
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Jazz at Raptors odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:10 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Jazz +235 (bet $100 to win $235) | Raptors -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +7.5 (-115) | Raptors -7.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Jazz at Raptors key injuries
Jazz
- G Jordan Clarkson (non-COVID illness) questionable
- F Juan Toscano-Anderson (trade pending) out
- G Russell Westbrook (trade pending) out
Raptors
- F O.G. Anunoby (wrist) out
- C Jakob Poeltl (trade pending) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Jazz at Raptors picks and predictions
Prediction
Raptors 124, Jazz 113
Moneyline
PASS.
The Raptors (-280) should win, but there is no need to risk almost 3 times your potential profit on the moneyline when Toronto should win by margin. Bet the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
BET RAPTORS -7.5 (-105).
Toronto has been playing well at Scotiabank Arena and is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 home games. Since covering against the Raptors Feb. 1, the Jazz are 0-3 ATS and Toronto should be able to take advantage of this recent Utah slide. The Raptors are 13-9 ATS this season (59.1%) as a home favorite and should be motivated to run up the score after losing to the Jazz less than 2 weeks earlier.
Over/Under
BET OVER 230.5 (-108).
The Over is 5-0 in Utah’s last 5 road games vs. teams with a winning record at home and 5-0 in Toronto’s last 5 after a win by more than 10 points. These teams tend to play high-scoring games vs. each other, with the Over hitting in 15 of the last 22 meetings, and Friday’s matchup should be another offensive showcase.
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