The Utah Jazz and Toronto Raptors meet Friday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Jazz Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Wizards and Pistons, and they play the 76ers, Celtics, and Grizzlies next. The Jazz are 5-19 since January 15. The Jazz haven’t won a road game since January 5.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 112.5 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 119.8 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 19.3 points and 6.1 rebounds, while John Collins is averaging 18.6 points and 8.2 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer and Keyonte George is dishing 5.9 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Bulls, beat the Magic, and they play the Wizards, 76ers, Jazz, and Trail Blazers next. The Raptors look to win three straight games for the first time since January 25-29.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 110.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.7 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.8 points and 7.8 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gradey Dick is dishing 1.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 10 road games.
- The Raptors have won four of their last five home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Northwest Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Raptors have lost 14 of their last 15 games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Jazz have won each of their last seven games against Raptors teams that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Raptors teams that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.9).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.7).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.2).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.6).
Raptors vs Jazz Injury Report
The Raptors will be without Ulrich Chomche, RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, Garrett Temple, Jamison Battle, and Brandon Ingram.
The Utah Jazz will be without Taylor Hendricks, Jordan Clarkson, Walker Kessler, Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, John Collins, and Elijah Harkless. Jaden Springer and Keyonte George are questionable.
Raptors vs Jazz Prediction
I prefer the Raptors in the underdog role, and seeing them as a favorite is weird. However, the Raptors have played decent ball over the last month or so since getting healthy, and they’re one of the more profitable teams in the NBA with a 36-25-1 ATS record. The Jazz continue to sit the majority of their NBA roster as they’re in full-on tank mode, and it’s hard to back a team with so many key guys out of the lineup. The Raptors are coming off two road wins over the Magic, which should do wonders for the confidence. I can’t get behind the Jazz given the injury situation. It’s Raptors or pass.