Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors 2/10/23 – The Utah Jazz and Toronto Raptors will be facing off on Friday night in Canada, as both teams are still hopeful of making the playoffs. Utah currently occupies the 11th place in the Western Conference standings and is just outside the playoff picture. Toronto is currently at the 10th position in the Eastern Conference standings. NBA experts online give you the best team in this matchup.
Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors
Date & Time: Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: Scotiabank Arena
Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors Betting Odds
Jazz
Moneyline: +215
Spread: +5.5 (-110)
Total: 232 over (-110)
Raptors
Moneyline: -256
Spread: -5.5 (-110)
Total: 232 under (-110)
Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors Analysis
The Utah Jazz‘s president, Danny Ainge (trader), is back at it. He has traded away several players and signed a contract that could be beneficial to the Jazz this offseason. In a three-team deal with the Timberwolves, Lakers and Jazz, Utah gave up veteran guard Mike Conley and wings Malik Beasley as well as Jarred Vanderbilt. This deal ultimately brought in Jazz ex-MVP Russell Westbrook. Ainge didn’t trade Westbrook’s talents as much as he traded him for his expiring contract, as the veteran front office wheeler dealer attempts to rebuild the Jazz. Utah enters this game on the court with a record 27-29 and a three-game losing streak. The Jazz are coming off a 143 -118 loss at home to Timberwolves. The Jazz were undermanned and shot 41% from the field. They were led by Collin Sexton’s 22-point performance.
Rumors circulated throughout the NBA that the Toronto Raptors would be selling before the deadline. O.G., Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet are just a few of the names being mentioned. Rumors circulated that Anunoby was to be sold as the Raptors considered rebuilding. The rumors turned out to be just that, rumors. The Raptors instead traded Khem Birch to the Spurs for Jakob Poeltl, filling a gap. Poeltl could be added to the starting lineup, allowing Siakam to resume his role as a wing. The Raptors and Spurs faced off in Toronto on Wednesday night prior to the trade. Siakam was a force to be reckoned with with 37 points and 10 rebounds, while VanVleet contributed 16 points in the Raptors’ victory over the Spurs 112-98. Siakam was also able to add seven assists, which impressed his teammate.
Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors Against the Spread
Utah are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah’s last 6 games. Utah are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games. Utah are 3-15-1 ATS in their last 19 games against Toronto. Utah are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Toronto.
Toronto are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto’s last 9 games against Utah. Toronto are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games at home. Toronto are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games when playing at home against Utah. Toronto are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors Free Pick
Poeltl was in Toronto at the time the trade occurred and should be able to play some minutes in this matchup. His presence will be a benefit to the Raptors against a Jazz team who has performed well on the glass. The latest NBA betting trends predict Toronto to win the game.
Free Pick: Toronto Raptors -5.5 (-110)
