Toronto Raptors vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction 3/14/25
At 9:30 ET, the 23-43 Raptors will take on the 15-51 Jazz in Salt Lake City. The Raptors have won two straight and are 11th in the Eastern Conference, while the Jazz have lost seven straight and are 15th in the West.
Utah is favored by two points and the over/under line is 231.5. KJZZ will have the TV coverage for this non-conference matchup.
TORONTO RAPTORS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK
The Pick: Utah Jazz -2
This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:30 ET on Friday, March 14th.
WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-98 in favor of the Jazz.
- Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assists.
- From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.3% and knocking down 17 threes.
Is a Win at Salt Lake City Possible for the Raptors?
With a 118-105 win over the 76ers on Wednesday, the Raptors improved to 23-43 this season. Playing at home, Toronto entered the game as -3 point favorites and covered the spread. The total score of 223 points narrowly went over the pre-game line of 221.5.
Toronto took control early with an 11-0 run, extending their lead from 48-35 to 59-35. Philadelphia fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Raptors 31-20, but Toronto responded by holding the 76ers to 19 points in the 4th while scoring 29 to seal the win.
A.J. Lawson led the Raptors with 28 points and 4 made threes in their win over the 76ers, while Jared Rhoden and Orlando Robinson each added 25 points and 12 rebounds. Rhoden also hit 4 threes, and Robinson contributed 2 from deep.
Toronto made 16 threes at a 40% clip, with an overall field goal percentage of 44%. Lawson scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while Robinson added 11 in the final period.
The Raptors’ defense shined in the 4th quarter, allowing just 19 points to help secure a 118-105 win over the 76ers. Toronto held Philadelphia to 42% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Raptors were even better, limiting the 76ers to just 7 made threes on 20% shooting. Toronto also recorded 7 steals and 5 blocks in the game.
Will Utah Make it Happen at Home?
Utah’s season record dropped to 15-51 after a 122-115 loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday. The Jazz, who were +10.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 237 points fell short of the 248-point over/under line.
A 10-0 run by the Grizzlies early in the game helped them build a lead, but Utah fought back, outscoring Memphis 36-26 in the 3rd quarter. However, the Jazz couldn’t complete the comeback, as they were outscored 32-29 in the final period.
John Collins and Collin Sexton each scored 22 points for the Jazz in their 122-115 loss to the Grizzlies, with Collins shooting 66.7% from the field. Sexton added 7 assists and 8 rebounds, connecting on 52.9% of his shots. Lauri Markkanen contributed 14 points, hitting 3 threes at 33.3% efficiency.
Utah made 12 threes, shooting 35.3% from deep and 46.7% overall. Brice Sensabaugh and Isaiah Collier each added 11 points, with Sensabaugh scoring 9 in the 2nd quarter.
Defensively, the Jazz gave up 122 points to the Grizzlies, who shot 45% from the field. Utah allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 26 points. However, they allowed 32 points in the 4th.
Utah struggled to defend the three, as Memphis hit 20 threes at a 45% clip. The Jazz sent the Grizzlies to the line 21 times, where they made 16 free throws. On the boards, Utah grabbed 43 defensive rebounds and allowed 5 offensive boards. They also recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks.