Jazz visit Raptors in hoops battle

The Raptors hope to be unwelcoming hosts on Saturday as the Jazz pay a visit to Air Canada Centre in NBA betting action.

The Jazz will look to vanquish their hosts on Saturday, as they are 1-4-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Raptors are 2-4 ATS. Utah is 2-4 against the total, while Toronto is 2-4 versus the number. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news).

View Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors Odds and Stats.

Toronto opened as -8-point Favorite at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total was sitting around 188.5 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting.

The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Raptors at No. 16 and the Jazz at No. 12 heading into this contest. Handicapping models run by the computers at Odds Shark project a 84-76 result in favor of the Raptors.



Toronto was a 91-84 loser in its last match on the road against the Pacers. They covered the 8.5-point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 175 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window. Rudy Gay was dynamite, scoring 30 points and adding 4 rebounds but Indiana still won, 91-84, over Toronto on Friday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Toronto's No. 25-ranked offense (92.33 PPG) against a Jazz defense that ranks No. 14 at 98.33 PPG. The Raptors have averaged 42.77% from the field per game, more than the Jazz have managed so far this season (39.43% on average).

A few Jazz at Raptors trends to consider:
Utah is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Utah is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Utah is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Toronto
Utah is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Toronto is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games at home
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home


Next up:
Utah at Denver, Monday, November 11th
Toronto at Houston, Monday, November 11th