It has been a solid trip through the Western Conference so far for the Toronto Raptors, and they visit the surprising Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Utah is a 3-point favourite on the NBA odds.

Raptors vs. Jazz NBA Betting Odds

Wednesday is the first of two regular-season meetings between the teams with Utah in Toronto on Feb. 10. They split last year, each winning by double digits at home.

Fred VanVleet averaged 30.5 points in the season series along with 7.0 assists, while Gary Trent Jr. averaged 20.5 ppg, and Pascal Siakam only 10.5 ppg. The Jazz had such roster turnover in the offseason led by trades of All-Stars Donovan Mitchell to Cleveland and Rudy Gobert to Minnesota that no current players did much against Toronto in the 2021-22 series – at least while with Utah.

The Jazz do have one of the betting favourites for Most Improved Player in Lauri Markkanen, who is having a career year by far in averaging 24.9 points and 8.6 rebounds. He was part of the Mitchell haul back from the Cavaliers.

Utah leads the all-time series 30-21 and is 16-10 at home, winning the past two in Salt Lake City. The Raptors are 8-1 ATS in their past nine there.

Toronto Raptors

In playing their fourth game of a seven-game road trip Monday in Phoenix, it would have been understandable for the Dinos to be worn down at some point, and that seemed to be the case late in a 114-106 loss. Toronto took an 84-82 advantage into the fourth. With OG Anunoby out again injured – he will miss the rest of the road trip at least – Precious Achiuwa started again and was very good with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Achiuwa now has a career-high seven double-doubles this season, including five in the last six games. There are new reports the Raptors are at least listening on an Anunoby trade but will demand three first-round picks. Pascal Siakam had a below-average game for him on Monday with 19 points and just three rebounds. He surely will be headed back to Salt Lake City in a couple of weeks for the All-Star Game. The Raptors are 2-5 ATS in their past seven road games vs. teams with a winning home record.

Utah Jazz

First-year coach Will Hardy has done a terrific job with a Utah team that was supposed to be one of the worst in the Western Conference as the Jazz would make the West play-in tournament as things stand. The front office, though, has no delusions and the Jazz are fully expected to be sellers ahead of the Feb. 9 Trade Deadline with guards Mike Conley and Jordan Clarkson the two most likely dealt. Utah has been off since a 108-100 home win over Dallas on Saturday as the Mavs played without superstar Luka Doncic. Lauri Markkanen continued his breakout season with 29 points and deserves to play in the All-Star Game in his home gym. Rookie centre Walker Kessler is having a fine season as well and had 14 points and 11 boards vs. the Mavs. Toronto native Kelly Olynyk, another trade candidate, returned from an eight-game injury absence and had just three points in 15 minutes. He should play more Wednesday. Utah is 4-1 ATS in its past five at home.

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• Regular Season

Raptors Team Leaders

TOR

Points	Pascal Siakam 24.08
Assists	Fred VanVleet 7.03
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 9.38
FG%	Justin Champagnie 100
Steals	O.G. Anunoby 1.97
Blocks	Jakob Poeltl 1.56

UTA

Points	Lauri Markkanen 25.44
Assists	Kris Dunn 5.36
Rebounds	Lauri Markkanen 8.57
FG%	Micah Potter 100
Steals	Kris Dunn 1.36
Blocks	Walker Kessler 2.31

• Regular Season

Jazz Team Leaders

TOR

Points	Pascal Siakam 24.08
Assists	Fred VanVleet 7.03
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 9.38
FG%	Justin Champagnie 100
Steals	O.G. Anunoby 1.97
Blocks	Jakob Poeltl 1.56

UTA

Points	Lauri Markkanen 25.44
Assists	Kris Dunn 5.36
Rebounds	Lauri Markkanen 8.57
FG%	Micah Potter 100
Steals	Kris Dunn 1.36
Blocks	Walker Kessler 2.31

Injuries

Toronto

Christian Koloko (C)

Ques Sat Nose - 16 / 03 / 23

Dalano Banton (SF)

Out Wed Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23

Will Barton (SG)

Prob Fri Illness - 08 / 03 / 23

Dalano Banton (SF)

Ques Sat Thumb - 28 / 02 / 23

Christian Koloko (C)

Prob Tues Ankle - 28 / 02 / 23

Fred VanVleet (PG)

Ques Tues Personal - 23 / 02 / 23

Thaddeus Young (PF)

Prob Thurs Knee - 14 / 02 / 23

Precious Achiuwa (PF)

Prob Tues Ankle - 13 / 02 / 23

Gary Trent Jr. (SG)

Prob Thurs Calf - 12 / 02 / 23

O.G. Anunoby (SF)

Prob Thurs Wrist - 28 / 01 / 23

Utah

Jordan Clarkson (PG)

Out indefinitely Finger - 07 / 03 / 23

Ochai Agbaji (SG)

Ques Fri Leg - 01 / 03 / 23

Jordan Clarkson (PG)

Ques Sun Thumb - 27 / 02 / 23

Kelly Olynyk (PF)

Prob Sat Ankle - 24 / 02 / 23

Rudy Gay (SF)

Prob Sat Nose - 15 / 02 / 23

Lauri Markkanen (PF)

Ques Thurs Knee - 15 / 02 / 23

Collin Sexton (PG)

Early April Hamstring - 15 / 02 / 23

Jordan Clarkson (PG)

Ques Sat Illness - 10 / 02 / 23

Damian Jones (C)

Ques Sat Acquired - 09 / 02 / 23

Juan Toscano-Anderson (SF)

Ques Sat Acquired - 09 / 02 / 23

Injuries

Toronto

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Christian Koloko (C)	Ques Sat	Nose - 16 / 03 / 23	0-0	0-0	+ -
Koloko exited the previous contest with a fractured nose, leaving his status for Saturday's tilt with the Timberwolves cloudy.
Dalano Banton (SF)	Out Wed	Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23	0-1	1-0	+ -
Banton has sat out the last four games due to a left thumb sprain, and he will not be available for Wednesday's battle with the Pacers.
Will Barton (SG)	Prob Fri	Illness - 08 / 03 / 23	1-2	2-1	+ -
Barton has missed the last game due to an illness, but it is expected he will be active on Friday against the Lakers.
Dalano Banton (SF)	Ques Sat	Thumb - 28 / 02 / 23	3-4	4-3	+ -
Banton has missed the previous two contests with a left thumb sprain, and it is not yet confirmed if he will lace up against the Wizards on Saturday.
Christian Koloko (C)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 28 / 02 / 23	3-4	4-3	+ -
Koloko is nursing a left ankle sprain, but it is predicted that he will lace up versus the Bulls on Tuesday.
Fred VanVleet (PG)	Ques Tues	Personal - 23 / 02 / 23	5-5	5-5	+ -
VanVleet has missed the last three contests due to a personal matter, and it has yet to be established if he will be available for Tuesday's clash with the Bulls.
Thaddeus Young (PF)	Prob Thurs	Knee - 14 / 02 / 23	5-6	6-5	+ -
Young exited the previous contest with strained left knee, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Pelicans on Thursday.
Precious Achiuwa (PF)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 13 / 02 / 23	5-6	6-5	+ -
Achiuwa is nursing a right ankle sprain, but he is expected to suit up versus the Magic on Tuesday.
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)	Prob Thurs	Calf - 12 / 02 / 23	5-7	7-5	+ -
Trent has sat out the last two games with a left calf strain, but it is forecasted that he will face off against the Pelicans on Thursday.
O.G. Anunoby (SF)	Prob Thurs	Wrist - 28 / 01 / 23	9-11	11-9	+ -
Anunoby is sidelined with a sprained left wrist, but he is expected to return Thursday versus the Pelicans.

Utah

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Jordan Clarkson (PG)	Out indefinitely	Finger - 07 / 03 / 23	3-1	3-0-1	+ -
Clarkson is nursing a left finger sprain, and there is no timetable for his return.
Ochai Agbaji (SG)	Ques Fri	Leg - 01 / 03 / 23	4-3	4-2-1	+ -
Agbaji exited the last match with a right lower leg contusion, leaving his status for Friday's showdown with the Thunder uncertain.
Jordan Clarkson (PG)	Ques Sun	Thumb - 27 / 02 / 23	4-3	4-2-1	+ -
Clarkson has missed the previous two contests with a right thumb sprain, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Thunder on Sunday.
Kelly Olynyk (PF)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 24 / 02 / 23	5-3	4-4-1	+ -
Olynyk is bothered by a right ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will suit up for Saturday's matchup with the Spurs.
Rudy Gay (SF)	Prob Sat	Nose - 15 / 02 / 23	6-3	4-5-1	+ -
Gay was lifted from the previous game due to a fractured nose, but it is likely that he will be active Saturday against the Spurs.
Lauri Markkanen (PF)	Ques Thurs	Knee - 15 / 02 / 23	6-3	4-5-1	+ -
Markkanen sat out the last game with right knee soreness, and it is undetermined if he will face the Thunder on Thursday.
Collin Sexton (PG)	Early April	Hamstring - 15 / 02 / 23	6-3	4-5-1	+ -
Sexton is idle due to a left hamstring strain, and he will not be active until the beginning of April.
Jordan Clarkson (PG)	Ques Sat	Illness - 10 / 02 / 23	7-4	7-5-1	+ -
Clarkson was absent from the last contest due to an illness, and it is unclear if he will face the Knicks on Saturday.
Damian Jones (C)	Ques Sat	Acquired - 09 / 02 / 23	7-5	8-5-1	+ -
Jones was acquired through a trade, and it remains to be seen if he will dress for Saturday's showdown with the Knicks.
Juan Toscano-Anderson (SF)	Ques Sat	Acquired - 09 / 02 / 23	7-5	8-5-1	+ -
Toscano-Anderson was acquired via a trade, and it has yet to be established if he will suit up for his new team Saturday versus the Knicks.