The Toronto Raptors (11-17) welcome the Utah Jazz (11-18) to Scotiabank Arena Saturday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Jazz vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting of 2023.
The Raptors lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 121-111 on the road Friday, failing to cover as 8-point underdogs. They are 13-15 against the spread (ATS) on the season and just 2-7 ATS over their last 9. Toronto is 8-8 ATS at home. It is led offensively by F Pascal Siakam, who is averaging 21.4 points per game.
The Jazz beat the Detroit Pistons 119-111 Thursday on the road, covering as 2.5-point underdogs. This will be their 3rd straight road game. Utah is 15-14 ATS on the season – yet a league-worst 4-11-1 ATS on the road. The Jazz have covered 4 of their last 6. They are led by F Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 23.3 points per game.