Raptors vs. Jazz Prediction and Odds: Bet the Raptors as Big Underdogs

The Toronto Raptors head to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz down a key contributor.

OG Anunoby is going to be out for "a while" according to head coach Nick Nurse, so how can the Raptors respond?

Anunoby has been a key piece to the Raptors 7-8 start, right in the mix for the play-in game, but the team did get Pascal Siakam back recently, softening the blow.

Can they hang with the Jazz on the road, who had the best record in the NBA last season?

Let's check out the odds, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

Toronto Raptors vs. Utah Jazz Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

• Toronto Raptors: +9.5 (-110)
• Utah Jazz: -9.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

• Toronto Raptors: +400
• Utah Jazz: -500

Total:

• 215 (Over -110/Under -110)

Toronto Raptors vs. Utah Jazz Pick and Prediction

This line is trending upwards, but I find myself leaning with the Raptors, who have had two days off and have been frisky on the road, covering in five of seven opportunities this season.

While the Jazz remain an elite offensive team, third in effective field goal percentage, the pace of play leads me to believe that the Raptors can hang around. Toronto plays at the third slowest tempo this season while leading the league in steals per game.

If Toronto can limit the possessions and force turnovers, I believe that they can get enough offensive production and use their spread offense to stay within this big number.

The loss of Anunoby is huge, he's averaging more than 20 points per game, but the team is less than a point worse with him off the floor, so in a one-game sample his injury may be overstated.

PICK: Raptors +9.5