The Blazers opened as 7.5-point favourites on the NBA odds in their first meeting of the season.

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Portland is in largely the same situation that Toronto is in that the club is rebuilding and hoping to strike it lucky in the draft lottery and win the rights to select Duke superstar Cooper Flagg atop the 2025 draft. He would speed up any rebuild. The Raptors are ahead of the Blazers in the rebuild phase simply as Toronto has a franchise player in Scottie Barnes (and maybe a second All-Star type in the injured Brandon Ingram) and Portland doesn’t have that yet. 

The Blazers selected guard Scoot Henderson at No. 3 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, and he has yet to live up to expectations. Last year, they took UConn centre Donovan Clingan at No. 7 overall and he’s having a solid rookie season and should be a good player in the NBA but not a star. Former NBA All-Star guard Chauncey Billups, the 2004 Finals MVP with Detroit, has been Portland’s coach since 2021 but might not be back next season.

This marks the first meeting of the season with Portland at Scotiabank Arena on April 3 when both teams will be long eliminated from playoff contention. The Blazers won both last season. They are 7-3 SU and 6-4 ATS in the past 10 meetings overall. The over-under is 5-5.

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Toronto Raptors

We are at that time of the NBA season where teams that are lottery bound are really going to start tanking and resting guys who otherwise likely could play. A handful of Toronto guys sat out Friday’s game in Utah, but the Raptors won the third in a row and for the sixth time in their past seven, 126-118. The Dinos’ Big 3 of Immanuel Quickley (20 points, five assists), Scottie Barnes (20 points, 10 rebounds) and RJ Barrett (17 points) all played – but Quickley is out Sunday and Barrett questionable. Centre Orlando Robinson continued his recent surge with 14 points and 10 rebounds off the bench, his third straight double-double. With Jakob Poeltl among those out Friday, Colin Castleton started at centre and had 13 points on 5-for-5 shooting and seven rebounds. Toronto’s three straight road wins have tied a season-high streak set back in January. The Raptors have been swept in three of the last four season series against the Trail Blazers. Toronto is 9-2 ATS in its past 11 on the road. 

Portland Trail Blazers

The Blazers have been off since losing a fifth straight game Wednesday, 114-113 in OT at home to New York on a buzzer-beater. Forward Deni Avdija, having a breakout season, had 27 points, 15 rebounds and five assists to become the first Trail Blazer with back-to-back games of at least 25 points, 15 rebounds and five assists since Hall of Famer Bill Walton in November 1976. Guard Matisse Thybulle, an excellent defender, was expected to make his season debut for Portland off an ankle issue but ended up getting a DNP-CD. Good chance he debuts Sunday after practicing this weekend. Fourth-leading scorer Jerami Grant (14.4 PPG) was out with a knee injury and is doubtful Sunday. Guard Anfernee Simons (19.3 PPG) is questionable. Reserve forward Jabari Walker is in the concussion protocol. Starting centre and former No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton hasn’t played since Feb. 10 due to a calf injury and probably is done for the year. Portland has two Canadian guards in Shaedon Sharpe, who is a starter and one of the league’s better dunkers, and reserve Dalano Banton. The Blazers are 6-3 ATS in their past nine. 

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• Regular Season

Raptors Team Leaders

TOR

Points	RJ Barrett 21.09
Assists	Scottie Barnes 5.82
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 9.6
FG%	Jakob Poeltl 62.7
Steals	Scottie Barnes 1.43
Blocks	Jakob Poeltl 1.25

POR

Points	Anfernee Simons 19.26
Assists	Scoot Henderson 5.08
Rebounds	Deandre Ayton 10.15
FG%	Robert Williams III 64.1
Steals	Matisse Thybulle 2.2
Blocks	Robert Williams III 1.65

• Regular Season

Trail Blazers Team Leaders

TOR

Points	RJ Barrett 21.09
Assists	Scottie Barnes 5.82
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 9.6
FG%	Jakob Poeltl 62.7
Steals	Scottie Barnes 1.43
Blocks	Jakob Poeltl 1.25

POR

Points	Anfernee Simons 19.26
Assists	Scoot Henderson 5.08
Rebounds	Deandre Ayton 10.15
FG%	Robert Williams III 64.1
Steals	Matisse Thybulle 2.2
Blocks	Robert Williams III 1.65

Injuries

Toronto

Chris Boucher (PF)

Ques Sun Illness - 13 / 04 / 25

Ochai Agbaji (SG)

Ques Fri Rest - 09 / 04 / 25

Jamal Shead (SG)

Ques Fri Rest - 09 / 04 / 25

Jakob Poeltl (C)

Out Sun Hand - 08 / 04 / 25

Ja'Kobe Walter (SG)

Out Sun Hip - 08 / 04 / 25

Scottie Barnes (SF)

Ques Wed Hand - 04 / 04 / 25

Scottie Barnes (SF)

Ques Thurs Finger - 02 / 04 / 25

Jakob Poeltl (C)

Out Sun Rest - 29 / 03 / 25

Immanuel Quickley (SG)

Out Sun Rest - 29 / 03 / 25

Jakob Poeltl (C)

Ques Fri Rest - 26 / 03 / 25

Portland

Shaedon Sharpe (SG)

Out Sun Knee - 11 / 04 / 25

Deni Avdija (SF)

Out Sun Thumb - 05 / 04 / 25

Duop Reath (C)

Ques Fri Knee - 04 / 04 / 25

Deni Avdija (SF)

Ques Fri Thumb - 04 / 04 / 25

Sidy Cissoko (SG)

Ques Fri Ankle - 04 / 04 / 25

Sidy Cissoko (SG)

Out Thur Ankle - 03 / 04 / 25

Anfernee Simons (SG)

Out indefinitely Forearm - 31 / 03 / 25

Anfernee Simons (SG)

Prob Sun Forearm - 30 / 03 / 25

Anfernee Simons (SG)

Ques Sun Forearm - 29 / 03 / 25

Dalano Banton (SF)

Ques Tues Illness - 25 / 03 / 25

Injuries

Toronto

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Chris Boucher (PF)	Ques Sun	Illness - 13 / 04 / 25	0-1	1-0	+ -
Boucher is ailing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the the Spurs on Sunday.
Ochai Agbaji (SG)	Ques Fri	Rest - 09 / 04 / 25	2-1	3-0	+ -
Agbaji was rested in the previous game, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Mavericks on Friday.
Jamal Shead (SG)	Ques Fri	Rest - 09 / 04 / 25	2-1	3-0	+ -
Shead was rested in the previous game, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Mavericks on Friday.
Jakob Poeltl (C)	Out Sun	Hand - 08 / 04 / 25	2-1	3-0	+ -
Poeltl is dealing with a right hand contusion, and he is unlikely to dress against the Spurs on Sunday.
Ja'Kobe Walter (SG)	Out Sun	Hip - 08 / 04 / 25	2-1	3-0	+ -
Walter is dealing with a right hip soreness, and he is not expected to play against the Spurs on Sunday.
Scottie Barnes (SF)	Ques Wed	Hand - 04 / 04 / 25	2-3	3-2	+ -
Barner is battling with a right hand injury, and it is up in the air if he will face the Hornets on Wednesday.
Scottie Barnes (SF)	Ques Thurs	Finger - 02 / 04 / 25	2-4	4-2	+ -
Barnes is bothered by a finger joint contusion, and it remains to be seen if he will be available against the Trail Blazers on Thursday.
Jakob Poeltl (C)	Out Sun	Rest - 29 / 03 / 25	4-4	5-3	+ -
Poeltl has been rested, and he is not projected to suit up against the 76ers on Sunday.
Immanuel Quickley (SG)	Out Sun	Rest - 29 / 03 / 25	4-4	5-3	+ -
Quickly has been rested, and he is not projected to suit up against the 76ers on Sunday.
Jakob Poeltl (C)	Ques Fri	Rest - 26 / 03 / 25	6-4	5-5	+ -
Poeltl is getting rest, and it is unclear if he will be available versus the Hornets on Friday.

Portland

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Shaedon Sharpe (SG)	Out Sun	Knee - 11 / 04 / 25	0-2	1-1	+ -
Sharpe is laid up with a right knee soreness, and he is not projected to suit up against the Lakers on Sunday.
Deni Avdija (SF)	Out Sun	Thumb - 05 / 04 / 25	2-2	2-2	+ -
Avdija is managing with a right thumb sprain, and he is not likely to face Lakers on Sunday.
Duop Reath (C)	Ques Fri	Knee - 04 / 04 / 25	3-2	2-3	+ -
Reath missed the last game nursing a right knee injury, and he is not expected to be active against the Warriors on Friday.
Deni Avdija (SF)	Ques Fri	Thumb - 04 / 04 / 25	3-2	2-3	+ -
Avdija is bothered by a thumb injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will be available against the Bulls on Friday.
Sidy Cissoko (SG)	Ques Fri	Ankle - 04 / 04 / 25	3-2	2-3	+ -
Cissoka missed the last three games nursing a left ankle sprain, and it is up in the air if he will take the court for Friday's game versus the Warriors.
Sidy Cissoko (SG)	Out Thur	Ankle - 03 / 04 / 25	4-2	3-3	+ -
Cissoko is dealing with an ankle injury, and he is not expected to play against the Raptors on Thursday.
Anfernee Simons (SG)	Out indefinitely	Forearm - 31 / 03 / 25	4-3	3-4	+ -
Simons is bothered by a right forearm contusion, and it is unclear how long he will be idle.
Anfernee Simons (SG)	Prob Sun	Forearm - 30 / 03 / 25	4-4	4-4	+ -
Simons is battling with right forearm soreness, but he is projected to be active for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Anfernee Simons (SG)	Ques Sun	Forearm - 29 / 03 / 25	4-4	4-4	+ -
Simons is hampered by a forearm injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Knicks on Sunday.
Dalano Banton (SF)	Ques Tues	Illness - 25 / 03 / 25	4-6	6-4	+ -
Banton is ailing from illness, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Cavaliers on Tuesday.