The'Toronto Raptors'(23-29) and'Utah Jazz (26-26) meet Wednesday at Vivint Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Jazz odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Raptors failed to cover the spread as 1.5-point underdogs Monday in a 114-106 loss at the Phoenix Suns. G'Fred VanVleet'scored a team-high 24 points as Toronto allowed a 15-6 run to end the game after holding a 100-99 lead with 3:20 remaining. The Raptors are 5-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 6 games following a loss in their previous contest.
The Jazz covered as 7.5-point home favorites Saturday with a 108-100 win vs. the Dallas Mavericks. F'Lauri Markkanen'finished with 29 points and G Malik Beasley'added 19 off the bench. Utah is 4-0 ATS in its last 4 home games vs. teams with a losing record on the road.
Wednesday is the 1st of 2 meetings this season between these teams. Toronto and Utah split the series 1-1 last season with Utah covering as a 10-point home favorite in a 119-103 win on Nov. 18, 2021, and Toronto covered as a 13.5-point home favorite with a 122-108 win on Jan. 7, 2022.