PREVIEW: The Toronto Raptors (29-21) welcome the Utah Jazz (15-34) after dropping three straight home games. The Raptors are double-digit favorites by 11.5 points , a stark reflection of how different these teams have performed. Toronto excels at efficient attacking near the rim (ranked 2nd) and strong passing (ranked 3rd), while also forcing a lot of turnovers defensively (ranked 5th). The Raptors have lost three consecutive games at home, most recently suffering a 130-120 road defeat against Orlando Magic. Utah struggles with inefficient 3-point shooting (ranked 26th) and has significant defensive issues, allowing high-quality three-pointers at an alarming rate (ranked 30th) with opponents attempting 45.9% of shots from distance. The Jazz have suffered five straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Brooklyn 109-99. Toronto's defensive prowess shines through with strong three-point defense (ranked 6th) and the ability to force turnovers, while Utah ranks near the bottom of the league in defensive efficiency. The Raptors have won both of their last two head-to-head matchups against Utah and hold a 2-0 edge against the spread in the series.