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.