LiontipsToronto vs Utah. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Toronto continues to surprise. Almost all of key players got back to the line-up of Canadian team. After that Raptors' performance improved. So far Nick Nurse's men didn't suffer any defeats in 2022. They beat the Clippers (116:108), Knicks (120:105), San Antonio (129:104) and Milwaukee (117:101).
Goran Dragic, Svyatoslav Mikhailiuk and Yuta Watanabe are still unavailable for the Raptors. But now other players are carrying the Raptors forward.
Jazzmen are still at the 3rd spot in Western Conference and seems like they don't want to lose it. Sometimes Quin Snyder's men are losing, but it doesn't happen too often. After a recent defeat to Golden State (116:123) Jazzmen managed to redeem themselves in matches against New Orleans (115:104) and Denver (115:109).
Rudy Gobert's absence might be a serious blow for Utah. Frenchman missed the previous match against Denver, because he was tested positive for coronavirus. Jazzmen will also have to play without Joe Ingles, Donovan Mitchell and Hassan Whiteside. It is also uncertain, whether Jordan Clarkson will be available.
Trends
СтавкаScottie Barnes: total over 6,5 rebounds
Barnes averages 8,1 rebounds per game
СтавкаFred VanVleet: total over 21,5 points
In 10 most recent matches VanVleet averaged 25,6 points per game
Tip and bets
It is uncertain, who will play in this match for Utah. Bojan Bogdanovic and Mike Conley will probably take the leadership. But it won't be easy to withstand against Toronto. In recent matches Canadian club put up high-scoring performances. We think that weakened Jazzmen won't be able to stop the Raptors.
Our prediction - Toronto: individual total over 116,5 points
Not too long ago Toronto recorded easy home victories over Knicks and San Antonio. We don't think that weakened Jazzmen will be able to perform better. We think that they won't be able to avoid a blowout.
Our second bet - Handicap (-8,5) on Toronto
