The Utah Jazz (15-34) face the Toronto Raptors (29-21) in an interconference matchup, with the Jazz aiming to snap a five-game losing streak on the road against a Raptors team looking to avoid another second-half collapse after blowing a 13-point lead in their last outing. Toronto opens a five-game homestand, while Utah begins a five-game road trip. This is the first meeting between the teams this season, broadcast on Jazz+, KJZZ, and SportsNet.
Venue Location
Scotiabank Arena
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET
Recent Team Forms
The Jazz have struggled immensely, dropping their last five games and posting a 1-9 record in their last 10. The Raptors have been more consistent but are coming off a tough loss where they squandered a double-digit lead.
Utah Jazz (1-9 in last 10 games, on 5-game losing streak):
The Jazz average 113.2 PPG in losses over their last 10, allowing 129.8 PPG (negative margin of -16.6). They’ve shot 45.7% from the field but rank poorly defensively. Recent results:
Jan 30: L 99-109 vs BKN (40.9 FG%, 16 TO)
Jan 28: L 112-124 @ SAC (44.4 FG%, 15 TO)
Jan 26: L 102-115 vs DEN (43.2 FG%, 14 TO)
Jan 24: L 105-120 vs LAC (42.5 FG%, 17 TO)
Jan 22: W 118-112 @ POR
Overall, Utah ranks 6th in PPG (118.4) but 30th in opponent PPG allowed (127.4), 18th in RPG (43.6), and 2nd in APG (30.3).
Toronto Raptors (6-4 in last 10 games, lost 1 of last 2):
The Raptors average 118.4 PPG in wins over their last 10, allowing 106.7 PPG (positive margin of +11.7). They’ve shot 49.1% from the field with strong playmaking. Recent results:
Jan 30: L 120-130 @ ORL (45.7 FG%, 14 TO)
Jan 28: W 124-112 vs DAL (48.9 FG%, 11 TO)
Jan 26: W 118-107 @ IND (47.8 FG%, 10 TO)
Jan 24: W 121-103 vs NOP (50.6 FG%, 9 TO)
Jan 22: L 105-116 vs OKC
Overall, Toronto ranks 24th in PPG (113.7) and 22nd in RPG (43.1), but 8th in opponent PPG allowed (112.4) and 4th in APG (29.5).
Injury Report
Utah Jazz:
Keyonte George (G): Questionable – Left Ankle Sprain
Elijah Harkless (G): Out – G League (Two-Way)
Walker Kessler (C): Out – Left Shoulder Injury Recovery
Kevin Love (F): Questionable – Illness
Lauri Markkanen (F): Questionable – Rest
Georges Niang (F): Out – Left Foot Fourth Metatarsal Stress Reaction
Jusuf Nurkic (C): Questionable – Illness
John Tonje (F): Out – G League (Two-Way)
Oscar Tshiebwe (F): Out – G League (Two-Way)
Toronto Raptors:
Chucky Hepburn (G): Out – G League (Two-Way)
Jakob Poeltl (C): Out – Lower Back Strain
Key
Player Matchups
With injuries sidelining key bigs like Poeltl and potentially Markkanen/Nurkic, the game could hinge on perimeter battles and rebounding. Toronto’s depth and home advantage favor them.
Brandon Ingram (TOR) vs. Brice Sensabaugh (UTA): Ingram (21.9 PPG, 47.1% FG, 5.9 RPG) is Toronto’s scoring leader and will exploit Utah’s weak defense (30th in opponent PPG). Sensabaugh (emerging role) must contain Ingram’s mid-range and drives but lacks experience.
Scottie Barnes (TOR) vs. Lauri Markkanen (UTA): Barnes (19.4 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 5.6 APG) provides versatility and could dominate the glass against a questionable Markkanen (projected 24 PPG, 6 RPG). If Markkanen sits, Utah’s mismatch worsens.
Immanuel Quickley (TOR) vs. Keyonte George (UTA): Quickley (18.7 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 3.6 APG) handles playmaking; George (projected 22 PPG, 8 APG, but questionable) showed efficiency (9-for-11 last game) but may be limited by ankle.
RJ Barrett (TOR) vs. Taylor Hendricks (UTA): Barrett (solid contributor) faces Hendricks (defensive focus), where Toronto’s scoring edge (24th PPG) could overwhelm Utah’s poor defense.
Toronto’s bench, led by Gradey Dick and Kelly Olynyk, should outmatch Utah’s depleted rotation.
Series History
The Jazz hold a 34-23 all-time regular-season edge over the Raptors. In recent matchups, Toronto averages 118.0 PPG while Utah scores 113.5 PPG. Recent games:
Mar 14, 2025: Jazz 118-126 Raptors (TOR won at UTA)
Mar 7, 2025: Raptors 118-109 Jazz (TOR won at home)
Jan 12, 2024: Jazz 145-113 Raptors (UTA won at home)
Dec 23, 2023: Raptors 126-119 Jazz (TOR won at home)
Feb 10, 2023: Raptors 122-116 Jazz (TOR won at home)
Toronto has won 4 of the last 5, including the last two.
Betting Trends
Toronto is 25-25 ATS this season (1-1 as 11.5+ point favorites), while Utah is 25-24 ATS (8-12 as underdogs). The Raptors’ games hit the over 40% of the time (20/50), and combined, these teams average 232.1 PPG (slightly under the total). However, with injuries, recent games trend over for Utah (61.2% O/U) but mixed for Toronto. Utah is 1-4 ATS in its last 5; Toronto is 3-2 ATS in last 5.
Game Odds
Utah Jazz 234.5
Toronto Raptors – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 31, 2026
