The Utah Jazz (19-20) welcome the Toronto Raptors (15-23) to Delta Center Friday. Tip is set for 9:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Raptors vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Jazz won both meetings last season
The Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 124-111 Wednesday, covering as a 7-point home underdog. They are 23-16 against the spread (ATS) this season and 9-2 ATS over their last 11 (3-1 ATS over the 4 home games in that span). Utah has won 6 of its last 7 outright. It is led by F Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 23.6 points per game (PPG).
The Raptors lost to the Los Angeles Clippers 126-120 Wednesday, covering as an 11.5-point road underdog. They are 20-18 ATS on the season and 5-1 ATS over their last 6. Toronto has lost 2 straight, yet covered in both games. The Raptors are led by F Pascal Siakam, who is averaging 22.2 PPG