The Utah Jazz (5-3) can extend a five-game home winning streak when they go head-to-head with the Toronto Raptors (4-3) at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Utah opened as a 1.5-point favorite while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 196 points.
Toronto Raptors vs. Utah Jazz Free Prediction
In the Raptors’ last matchup, they were blown out by the Denver Nuggets, 129-111. Getting to the free throw line was one of Denver’s largest strengths. They had 29 free throw attempts, while Toronto had 25. Norman Powell was Toronto’s high scorer with 14 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
In the Jazz’s last matchup, they beat the Portland Trail Blazers, 112-103. The Jazz knocked down 31 of their 36 free throws (86.1 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 11.7 (better than their season average of 17.7). With 28 points and six rebounds, Donovan Mitchell had a solid performance for Utah.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the league’s slowest-paced teams clash. Utah ranks 30th in possessions per game (93.4) and Toronto is 25th (96.6) since the 2016-17 season. Furthermore, the Raptors rank fourth in turnover percentage (12.4 percent), while the Jazz rank 24th in opponents’ turnover percentage (12.7 percent).
The Raptors come into the game with records of 4-3 straight up (SU) and 5-2 against the spread (ATS). Of Toronto’s 7 games, four have finished under the O/U total.
Meanwhile, the Jazz, are 5-3 SU and 6-2 ATS. Similar to Toronto, games including Utah have typically finished under the O/U total (62.5 percent).
The Raptors won both matchups against the Jazz last season. In the last contest, the Raptors won 104-98. Toronto’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Utah. The Raptors had a rate of 10.2, while the Jazz posted a mark of 15.3.
Toronto Raptors at Utah Jazz Betting Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Utah is 42-11 and Toronto is 31-5.
The Raptors are 47-21 when they reach the century mark, while the Jazz are 45-12.
Toronto ranks fifth in steals per game (8.2) while Utah ranks 26th (7.0).
The Jazz rank second in three pointers allowed per game (23.4) while the Raptors rank 16th (27.1).
Toronto ranks 16th in second chance points per game (12.9) while Utah ranks 28th (10.8).
The Jazz rank third in blocks allowed per game (3.8) while the Raptors rank 14th (4.9).
Toronto ranks 20th in fast break points per game (11.9) while Utah ranks 29th (8.2).
The Jazz rank first in assists allowed per game (18.3) while the Raptors rank ninth (21.9).
Toronto ranks seventh in points off turnovers per game (17.3) while Utah ranks 11th in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.6).
The Jazz rank second in rebounds allowed per game (40.6) while the Raptors rank sixth (41.9).
