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NBA Betting Preview: Raptors vs Lakers

The Toronto Raptors take the floor against the LA Lakers in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Raptors Look Value for This Matchup

There’s a great opportunity to back the Raptors against the spread considering they should perform well against the Lakers. Snap up the -110 when it comes to the underdogs covering the +1.5.

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7 Wins for Lakers in Past 10 H2H Games

Toronto Raptors lost when they last took to the court. At Scotiabank Arena, they were turned over 121-117 (OT) at home to LA Clippers. Scottie Barnes led the way with 24 points, while Brandon Ingram added 19 and Gradey Dick chipped in 15.

LA Lakers have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road at Moda Center, Portland Trail Blazers recently beat them 132-116. Marcus Smart scored 25 points, with Drew Timme putting up 21 and LeBron James contributing 20.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lakers won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 123-120 victory was registered against the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. The Lakers have racked up six straight victories over the Raptors. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Raptors logo Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
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Toronto Raptors – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Raptors are averaging 112.6 points, 44.6 rebounds, 28.6 assists, 7.4 steals and 5.2 blocks while shooting 44.8% from the field and 77.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 110.2 points and 43.3 rebounds per contest.

Scottie Barnes is averaging 18.4 points, Collin Murray-Boyles 8.4 rebounds and Jamal Shead 6.4 assists, while Immanuel Quickley averages 2.0 (28.2%) 3-pointers made.

LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 114.3 points, 40.2 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.9 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.4% from the field and 76.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 118.5 points and 41.2 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 30.0 points, 8.0 assists and 3.0 (36.6%) 3-pointers made, while DeAndre Ayton has an average of 7.5 rebounds.

Toronto Raptors vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Toronto Raptors vs LA Lakers with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Raptors look a value play at +1.5 on the spread in this NBA contest. They could could beat their opponents and the -110 about this pick makes plenty of appeal.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date NBA stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Raptors vs Lakers stats:

  • The +1.5 line has been covered by Raptors in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +1.5 line has been covered by Raptors in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 2 consecutive games.

Raptors +1.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brandon Ingram Over 5.5 Rebounds -118 BetMGM logo

Brandon Ingram (Raptors) has secured Over 5.5 rebounds in 7 of the past 8 games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Player Rebounds line at -118.

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Jake LaRavia Over 2.5 Assists -127 BetMGM logo

Jake LaRavia (Lakers) has had Over 2.5 assists in 4 of the past 5 games. Using this stat, we can therefore back him at -127 when it comes to a Player Assists wager and hope that Overs comes in.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Raptors +1.5
Totals Over 224.5
Player Rebounds Brandon Ingram Over 5.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Raptors +1.5 on the spread, combined with Over 224.5 and Brandon Ingram (Raptors) to get Over 5.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Raptors Raptors logo 118 - 114 Lakers logo Lakers

For a fun wager, consider backing the Raptors to claim a 118-114 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

Toronto Raptors vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Think the Game Could Go Either Way

We’re seeing LA Lakers priced up at -127 for a victory, with Toronto Raptors trading at +108. The hosts have a 56% chance of victory in the eyes of the leading NBA sportsbooks.

The spread is currently 1.5, with the total points line at 224.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 224.5 at -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Luka Doncic is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -119 can be found for him scoring Over 35.5 points and there is -108 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Brandon Ingram (Raptors)
Over 23.5
-125
Under 23.5
-102
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Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Over 20.5
-119
Under 20.5
-108
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Immanuel Quickley (Raptors)
Over 16.5
-116
Under 16.5
-109
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-135
Under 8.5
+102
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Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Over 5.5
-109
Under 5.5
-120
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Immanuel Quickley (Raptors)
Over 5.5
-125
Under 5.5
-106
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Brandon Ingram (Raptors)
Over 3.5
-114
Under 3.5
-115
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Player Rebounds
Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 9.5
-104
Under 9.5
-127
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-114
Under 7.5
-116
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Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Over 7.5
-109
Under 7.5
-120
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Collin Murray-Boyles (Raptors)
Over 6.5
-135
Under 6.5
+103
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Lakers Have Dominated Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Crypto.com Arena

The Lakers have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games at home, averaging 116.10 points scored and 119.60 points allowed.

The Raptors have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games away from home, scoring 106.10 points per contest and conceding 108.20.

The Lakers defeated the Raptors 123-103 when the teams last met at Crypto.com Arena. Over the past 7 head-to-head meetings at Crypto.com Arena, the Raptors have collected four wins, while the Lakers have three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O224.5 U224.5
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Home Stats 4-6 235.70 116.10 119.60 8 2
Toronto Raptors logo Toronto Raptors Away Stats 5-5 214.30 106.10 108.20 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O224.5 = Games Over 224.5 Points
  • U224.5 = Games Under 224.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Toronto Raptors logo Toronto Raptors Stats
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Toronto Raptors Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Scottie Barnes 42 34.52 820 229 19.5 5.5 1.1 8.2 1.4 1.3
Brandon Ingram 41 33.93 894 151 21.8 3.7 1.7 6.0 0.8 0.7
Immanuel Quickley 40 32.51 660 244 16.5 6.1 2.5 4.2 0.1 1.2

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 32 36.39 1075 278 33.6 8.7 3.4 7.7 0.5 1.6
Austin Reaves 23 35.3 612 144 26.6 6.3 2.7 5.2 0.2 1.0
LeBron James 23 33.2 519 159 22.6 6.9 1.6 6.0 0.7 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Toronto Raptors Lineups

16 Jan NBA
Clippers 121-117 Raptors
14 Jan NBA
Raptors 115-101 Pacers
12 Jan NBA
76ers 115-102 Raptors
11 Jan NBA
76ers 115-116 Raptors
09 Jan NBA
Raptors 117-125 Celtics
07 Jan NBA
Raptors 97-96 Hornets
05 Jan NBA
Hawks 100-118 Raptors
03 Jan NBA
Hawks 117-134 Raptors
31 Dec NBA
Nuggets 106-103 Raptors
29 Dec NBA
Magic 106-107 Raptors

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

17 Jan NBA
Lakers 116-132 Trail Blazers
15 Jan NBA
Hornets 135-117 Lakers
13 Jan NBA
Hawks 116-141 Lakers
12 Jan NBA
Lakers 112-124 Kings
09 Jan NBA
Bucks 105-101 Lakers
07 Jan NBA
Lakers 91-107 Spurs
06 Jan NBA
Lakers 111-103 Pelicans
04 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 114-120 Lakers
02 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 121-128 Lakers
30 Dec NBA
Pistons 128-106 Lakers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 26 15 0.634 117 110.1 6.9 12-7 14-8 6-4 19-9 7-3 2W
Knicks 25 17 0.595 118.4 114.9 3.5 16-5 9-12 5-3 18-11 2-8 3L
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Nets 12 27 0.308 108.9 113.8 -4.9 6-15 6-12 3-7 9-16 2-8 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 30 10 0.75 117.7 110.3 7.4 17-4 13-6 8-3 21-6 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
Bulls 19 22 0.463 117.3 120.7 -3.4 12-9 7-13 3-7 13-15 4-6 1L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Pacers 10 33 0.233 110.2 118.4 -8.2 8-16 2-17 2-8 7-21 4-6 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Heat 22 20 0.524 119.5 117.9 1.6 15-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1W
Hawks 20 24 0.455 117.6 119.2 -1.6 7-12 13-12 4-3 10-16 5-5 3L
Hornets 15 27 0.357 116.6 117.1 -0.5 7-12 8-15 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Wizards 10 31 0.244 112.7 123.9 -11.2 6-13 4-18 2-4 7-18 3-7 6L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 8 0.814 121.1 108 13.1 20-3 15-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1L
Nuggets 29 13 0.69 122.5 117.2 5.3 12-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 27 16 0.628 120 114.7 5.3 15-6 12-10 4-4 14-12 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 20 22 0.476 115.9 118.4 -2.5 11-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 1W
Jazz 14 28 0.333 119.4 127.6 -8.2 9-12 5-16 0-8 8-20 2-8 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Suns 25 17 0.595 114.4 111.7 2.7 14-5 11-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 1W
Warriors 24 19 0.558 116.2 113.3 2.9 16-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 3W
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 29 13 0.69 117.8 112.7 5.1 15-5 14-8 7-1 16-11 6-4 2W
Rockets 24 15 0.615 117.1 110.7 6.4 13-3 11-12 2-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 17 26 0.395 114.2 117 -2.8 13-11 4-15 3-6 10-18 5-5 2W
Pelicans 10 34 0.227 115 122.3 -7.3 7-18 3-16 3-6 4-24 2-8 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 30 10 0.75 117.7 110.3 7.4 17-4 13-6 8-3 21-6 6-4 2W
Celtics 26 15 0.634 117 110.1 6.9 12-7 14-8 6-4 19-9 7-3 2W
Knicks 25 17 0.595 118.4 114.9 3.5 16-5 9-12 5-3 18-11 2-8 3L
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Heat 22 20 0.524 119.5 117.9 1.6 15-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1W
Bulls 19 22 0.463 117.3 120.7 -3.4 12-9 7-13 3-7 13-15 4-6 1L
Hawks 20 24 0.455 117.6 119.2 -1.6 7-12 13-12 4-3 10-16 5-5 3L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Hornets 15 27 0.357 116.6 117.1 -0.5 7-12 8-15 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Nets 12 27 0.308 108.9 113.8 -4.9 6-15 6-12 3-7 9-16 2-8 1W
Wizards 10 31 0.244 112.7 123.9 -11.2 6-13 4-18 2-4 7-18 3-7 6L
Pacers 10 33 0.233 110.2 118.4 -8.2 8-16 2-17 2-8 7-21 4-6 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 8 0.814 121.1 108 13.1 20-3 15-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1L
Spurs 29 13 0.69 117.8 112.7 5.1 15-5 14-8 7-1 16-11 6-4 2W
Nuggets 29 13 0.69 122.5 117.2 5.3 12-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 27 16 0.628 120 114.7 5.3 15-6 12-10 4-4 14-12 6-4 2L
Rockets 24 15 0.615 117.1 110.7 6.4 13-3 11-12 2-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Suns 25 17 0.595 114.4 111.7 2.7 14-5 11-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 1W
Warriors 24 19 0.558 116.2 113.3 2.9 16-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 3W
Trail Blazers 20 22 0.476 115.9 118.4 -2.5 11-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 1W
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 17 26 0.395 114.2 117 -2.8 13-11 4-15 3-6 10-18 5-5 2W
Jazz 14 28 0.333 119.4 127.6 -8.2 9-12 5-16 0-8 8-20 2-8 3L
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
Pelicans 10 34 0.227 115 122.3 -7.3 7-18 3-16 3-6 4-24 2-8 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 8 0.814 121.1 108 13.1 20-3 15-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1L
Pistons 30 10 0.75 117.7 110.3 7.4 17-4 13-6 8-3 21-6 6-4 2W
Nuggets 29 13 0.69 122.5 117.2 5.3 12-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 7-3 4W
Spurs 29 13 0.69 117.8 112.7 5.1 15-5 14-8 7-1 16-11 6-4 2W
Celtics 26 15 0.634 117 110.1 6.9 12-7 14-8 6-4 19-9 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 27 16 0.628 120 114.7 5.3 15-6 12-10 4-4 14-12 6-4 2L
Rockets 24 15 0.615 117.1 110.7 6.4 13-3 11-12 2-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Knicks 25 17 0.595 118.4 114.9 3.5 16-5 9-12 5-3 18-11 2-8 3L
Suns 25 17 0.595 114.4 111.7 2.7 14-5 11-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 1W
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
Warriors 24 19 0.558 116.2 113.3 2.9 16-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 3W
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Heat 22 20 0.524 119.5 117.9 1.6 15-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 20 22 0.476 115.9 118.4 -2.5 11-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 1W
Bulls 19 22 0.463 117.3 120.7 -3.4 12-9 7-13 3-7 13-15 4-6 1L
Hawks 20 24 0.455 117.6 119.2 -1.6 7-12 13-12 4-3 10-16 5-5 3L
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Mavericks 17 26 0.395 114.2 117 -2.8 13-11 4-15 3-6 10-18 5-5 2W
Hornets 15 27 0.357 116.6 117.1 -0.5 7-12 8-15 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Jazz 14 28 0.333 119.4 127.6 -8.2 9-12 5-16 0-8 8-20 2-8 3L
Nets 12 27 0.308 108.9 113.8 -4.9 6-15 6-12 3-7 9-16 2-8 1W
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
Wizards 10 31 0.244 112.7 123.9 -11.2 6-13 4-18 2-4 7-18 3-7 6L
Pacers 10 33 0.233 110.2 118.4 -8.2 8-16 2-17 2-8 7-21 4-6 1L
Pelicans 10 34 0.227 115 122.3 -7.3 7-18 3-16 3-6 4-24 2-8 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak