Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/23

Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Jazz versus the Raptors? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SN. The game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Raptors as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 230 points.

UTAH JAZZ VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Utah Jazz +5.5

This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 23rd.

WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 106-101 in favor of the Raptors.
• Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with Pascal Siakam points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
• From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 11 threes.

Do the Jazz Have What it Takes on the Road?

Coming into today’s game, the Jazz are 11-18 overall, including a 3-2 record in their last five games. At home, they are 8-5 compared to 3-13 on the road.

Utah is currently performing above .500 against the spread with an ATS record of 15-14. The Jazz maintain an ATS record of 5-11 on the road, while they have a 10-3 record vs. the spread when playing at home.

The Jazz recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 119 points against the Pistons. This output exceeded their season average of 112.6 points per game. Leading the Jazz in scoring vs. the Pistons was Kelly Olynyk with his 27 points. Collin Sexton also added 19 points for the Jazz.

Coming into the game, the Jazz’s defense is giving up an average of 119.4 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 55.2% of their games.

Inside the arc, the Jazz defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.1% and 37.6% from three-point territory.

Will the Raptors Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

In their previous five games, the Raptors are 2-3 and have an overall record of 11-17. When playing on the road, the Raptors are 3-9 compared to a home record of 8-8.

Toronto has an ATS record of 13-15 so far this season which includes their current two game losing streak vs. the spread. In their last four road games, Toronto has been unable to cover the spread, and they hold an ATS record of 5-7 on the road as opposed to 8-8 at home.

The Raptors’ offense finished with 111 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 112.2 points per contest. Pascal Siakam was the leading scorer for the Raptors, putting up 31 points. In addition, Jakob Poeltl contributed 19 points.

On the defensive side, Raptors is currently hovering around the NBA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 114.4 points per game.

In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Raptors defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.6% while allowing 38.0% from downtown.