The struggling Utah Jazz welcome the Toronto Raptors to Delta Center on Friday night in what could be a turning point for the home squad, with key players Lauri Markkanen and John Collins finally back in the lineup after recent injuries.
While the Raptors have found their rhythm winning four of their last five games, including a convincing victory over these same Jazz last week, question marks loom over the availability of stars RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes who are both listed as questionable.
The Jazz's league-bottom defense faces a serious test against a Raptors team that dropped 118 points in their last meeting, setting up an intriguing battle between the offensive-minded home team and the visiting Raptors.
Utah Jazz vs. Toronto Raptors prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors matchup, our predictive model gives the Raptors a 54.67% chance of defeating the Jazz.
Pre-game probabilities
Toronto Raptors
Moneyline
Win %
54.67%
45.33%
Utah Jazz
Toronto Raptors: 54.67% win probability
- Better recent form (WWLWW vs Jazz's LLLLL)
- Higher scoring efficiency (7316 points in 66 games vs Jazz's 7428 in 66 games)
- Stronger defensive record (7635 points against vs Jazz's 7906)
Utah Jazz: 45.33% win probability
- Worst record in Western Conference (15-51)
- Current five-game losing streak (LLLLL)
- League's worst defensive rating (7906 points against in 66 games)
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Utah Jazz vs. Toronto Raptors preview
The struggling Utah Jazz host the Toronto Raptors at Delta Center in what's shaping up to be a fascinating clash between two teams heading in opposite directions.
Toronto's been on a tear lately, winning four of their last five, with Immanuel Quickley lighting it up - his 34-point explosion against these same Jazz last week showed exactly what he's capable of.
The Jazz, meanwhile, haven't tasted victory since their win against the Timberwolves last month, though the return of Lauri Markkanen and John Collins' recent 22-point performance gives their fans something to smile about.
Both teams might be missing key pieces - RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes are questionable for the Raptors, while Jordan Clarkson's foot injury keeps him sidelined for Utah.
The Jazz's home court advantage hasn't meant much lately - they've dropped their last five at Delta Center, including some tough losses to the Trail Blazers and Pistons.
What makes this matchup particularly intriguing is Utah's quick-tempo offense (eighth-fastest in the NBA) going up against a Raptors defense that's been surprisingly stingy, holding opponents under 109 points in three of their last five games.
These teams just met last week in Toronto where the Raptors walked away with a convincing 118-109 victory, but with Markkanen back in the lineup, Utah's looking for some payback.
Keep an eye on the Collins-Quickley matchup - both players are coming off hot streaks and could well determine which way this one swings.
Utah Jazz vs. Toronto Raptors form
Utah Jazz vs. Toronto Raptors head to head
Utah Jazz
83%
Toronto Raptors
17%
Mar 8, 2025
Toronto Raptors
118 : 109
Utah Jazz
Jul 17, 2024
Utah Jazz
86 : 76
Toronto Raptors
Jan 13, 2024
Utah Jazz
145 : 113
Toronto Raptors
Dec 24, 2023
Toronto Raptors
119 : 126
Utah Jazz
Feb 11, 2023
Toronto Raptors
116 : 122
Utah Jazz
Feb 2, 2023
Utah Jazz
131 : 128
Toronto Raptors
