Toronto Raptors vs. Utah Jazz Prediction, Preview, and Odds
The Utah Jazz host the Toronto Raptors on Friday, Jan. 12. The Jazz are 19-20 overall and they are currently in 11th place in the Western Conference. The Jazz are tied with the Lakers for the final play-in spot in the Western Conference. Utah has won three straight games and they have won six of their last seven games. The Raptors are 15-23 overall this year and they are currently in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Toronto is one game back of the Nets for the final spot in the play-in game. The Raptors have lost three of their last four games entering Friday night. These two teams will meet with tip off at 9:30 P.M. EST.
Raptors lost five last eight games
Toronto is 15-23 overall this season and the Raptors are currently in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors have lost three of their last four games entering Friday night. They have also lost five of their last eight games, too.
In their last game, Toronto lost 126-120 against the Clippers on the road on Wednesday night. This will be Toronto’s sixth straight road game when they face the Jazz. This will also be Toronto’s ninth road game in their last 10 outings. Toronto’s largest lead in the game against the Clippers was six points as they shot 54.8% from the field and 40% from behind the 3-point line. Toronto turned the ball over 15 times compared to the Clippers seven times. Isaiah Quickly led the roster with 25 points on 7-for-16 shooting.
Pascal Siakam leads the team with 22.2 points per game this season. Scottie Barnes is the top rebounder with 8.6 boards per game. Dennis Schroder is the top assist man with 6.7 per game.
The Raptors have listed Otto Porter Jr. as doubtful for the game and they have listed Pascal Siakam as questionable for the game, too.
Toronto is averaging 115.6 points per game which ranks 14th in the league. They are the ninth best shooting team in the league with 48.5% from the field. The Raptors are making 35.*% from behind the 3-point line which ranks 20th.
On defense, the Raptors are allowing 116.4 points per game which ranks 17th. They are the 22nd best defensive team with their opponents making 48.4% from the field. Opponents are making 38.4% from behind the 3-point line which ranks Toronto 26th in the NBA.
Toronto is 20-18 against the spread this season. They are 11-9 against the spread when they have played on the road. The Raptors are 9-7 against the spread as road underdogs. The over is 22-16 when Toronto has played this year. The over is 13-7 when the Raptors have played on the road. The Raptors arak 15th in possessions per game as they are averaging 101.4 each time that they have played.
Jazz in great form entering Friday night
Utah is 19-20 overall this season. The Jazz are currently ranked 11th in the Western Conference. They are tied with the Lakers for the final spot in the play-in tournament for the Western Conference. Utah has won three straight games entering Friday night. They have also won six of their last seven games leading into Friday night, too.
In their last game, the Jazz defeated the Nuggets 124-1111 on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Utah led from the get-go as the Nuggets biggest lead was just two points in the first few minutes of the game. The Jazz shot 55.4% from the field and 39.4% from behind the 3-point line. Utah dominated the paint as the Jazz outscored Denver 54-40 in the lane. Jordan Clarkson led the team with 27 points on 12-for-19 shooting off of the bench.
Lauri Markkanen is the leading scorer with 23.6 points per game and the leading rebounder with 8.8 boards per game this year. Clarkson is dishing out 5.3 assists per game which leads the roster.
The Jazz have not listed anyone on the injury list for Friday night.
Utah is averaging 115.3 points per game this year which ranks 16th. The Jazz rank 22nd in field goal shooting as they have made 46.4% from the field. Utah is making 35.2% from behind the 3-point line which ranks 25th.
On defense, the Jazz are allowing 118.5 points per game which ranks 23rd. Utah is allowing their opponents to make 47.7% from the field which ranks 19th. They are also forcing their opposition to make 37.4% from behind the arc which ranks 19th.
Utah is 23-16 against the spread this season. They are 13-4 against the spread at home this season. The Jazz are 3-1 against the spread when they have been a home favorite. Utah is 4-2 against the spread when they have been favorited this season. The over is 20-18-1 when the Jazz have played this season. The over is 9-7-1 when the Jazz have played at home. Utah ranks 20th in possessions per game as they are telling 102.5 possessions.
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The Jazz have been in great form over the past few weeks and this will continue on Friday night. Utah is coming off of a big win against Denver at home with great defense and efficient offense. They are playing so well at unselfish offense with multiple players scoring in double-digits and that is what is going to lead this team to victory. The Raptors are on a long road trip as this will be their ninth road game in their last 10 outings. Toronto will be suffering some fatigue and will struggle against the Jazz, who have excelled at home with their 13-4 record against the spread.
Take the Jazz to cover.
Prediction: Utah Jazz -2.5
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The under is the play in this game because of the lack of possessions that each team plays with. The Raptors ranked 15th in possessions per game and the Jazz ran 20th in the same category. This will be a slower-than-average NBA game which will force the under to play, especially with the total this high.
Take the under on Friday night.
Prediction: Under 238.5
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