The Raptors made the playoffs last season and are better this season. Unlike some teams, the Raptors can be counted on to give a full effort every game. They have good chemistry under Dwane Casey.

This is an excellent spot for the Raptors to score a blowout victory after suffering their first home loss of the season this past Thursday on national TV against the Bulls. That was a rare home national TV game and the Raptors didn't shoot well while the Bulls did.

Utah is a young, rebuilding team that ranks 25th in defensive field goal percentage. The Jazz are up and down headed for the lottery again. They are coming off a dramatic buzzer-beating victory against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden last night.

I see the Jazz letting down here as they look forward to finally heading back to Salt Lake City. This is Utah's fifth road game in seven days. These games have been in the Midwest, South and East Coast. The Jazz are tired and lack a strong bench.

Toronto has been home for the past nine days. Toronto's big men will fare better against Utah's frontline than they did against Pau Gasol. The Raptors, as mentioned, will play hard and have a stronger bench than Utah. The spot and matchup are right for the Raptors to blow out Utah.