Toronto and Utah have struggled offensively, with key injuries and poor shooting efficiency on both sides. Find out why the under is the best play for Friday’s matchup.
Betting Odds & Key Trends
- Spread: Utah -2.5
- Total: 231.5
- Toronto ATS Record: 39-26-1 (7-23 away)
- Utah ATS Record: 36-30-0 (7-27 home)
- Head-to-Head: Toronto is 7-3 SU and 5-5 ATS in the last 10 matchups
- Toronto’s Last 10 Games: 5-5 SU, 7-3 ATS
- Utah’s Last 10 Games: 1-9 SU, 3-7 ATS
Matchup Breakdown
Toronto enters this matchup ranked 11th in the East with a disappointing 23-43 record. Utah, sitting dead last in the West at 15-51, is trying to snap a seven-game losing streak. Toronto has dominated the recent head-to-head series, winning seven of the last 10 meetings.
The Raptors’ offense has been mediocre, averaging 110.8 points per game (23rd), but they’ve been solid defensively, holding teams to 46.1% shooting (19th). However, they’re severely shorthanded with Jakob Poeltl (rest), Scottie Barnes (hand), and Gradey Dick (knee) all out.
Utah has been a defensive disaster, allowing 119.8 points per game (28th). Their three-point defense is the worst in the league, allowing opponents to hit 35.9% from deep. Offensively, Lauri Markkanen and Collin Sexton are carrying the load, but John Collins (ankle) is out, and Keyonte George is questionable (foot).
Toronto won the last matchup 118-109 on March 7, staying under tonight’s total of 231.5. Scottie Barnes played in that game, contributing on both ends of the floor — his absence tonight will be a big factor.
