Toronto Raptors @ Utah Jazz | Week 5 Game Preview

When: Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 10:00PM ET.

Where: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: Jazz -10.

Total: 215.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Raptors Spotlight

The Toronto Raptors continued their road trip into Portland where they couldn’t hang on against the Trailblazers, losing the game and the spread in the process. On the road, the Raptor’s offense ranks 14th in points per game, 19th in field goal percentage, and 9th in 3-point shooting. On the defensive side, the Raptors rank 2nd in points per game, 16th in field goal percentage, 16th in 3-point shooting, and 1st in rebounding.

Jazz Spotlight

The Utah Jazz snapped a two-game skid after after handling a depleted Philadelphia 76ers squad, while they also covered the 11.5-point spread. At home, the Jazz’s offense has been above average ranking 8th in points per game, 9th in field goal percentage, and 22nd in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Jazz rank 7th in points allowed, 13th in field goal percentage, 17th in 3-point shooting, and 6th in rebounding.

Final Say

Toronto has owned Utah in this series where the Raptors have gone 12-4 SU in their last 16 games against them, 6-0 ATS in their last six meetings, and 8-0 ATS in their last eight meetings in Utah. However, the Raptors haven’t been in good form lately going just 1-5 SU and ATS in their last six games overall. This will be the Raptor’s 4th road game in their last five games, so the traveling schedule won’t be in their favor. In fact, they had two east-coast road games before heading back home, then back on the road all the way in Portland. Play Portland tough and lose at the end, now must travel to Utah and get a couple days off in the process. I’m expecting a sluggish performance from these Raptors, while the Jazz should be looking to build a winning streak.

Pick: Utah Jazz -10