Toronto Raptors vs LA Lakers Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Sunday

By Elijah Jackson, Senior NBA Analyst | Published: 2 months ago | Last Updated: Jan 18, 20:40 | 6 min read

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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.

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	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L

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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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Toronto Raptors lineup: Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Collin Murray-Boyles, Ochai Agbaji.

LA Lakers lineup: DeAndre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Luka Doncic.

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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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brandon Ingram Over 5.5 Rebounds -115

Brandon Ingram (Raptors) has finished with Over 5.5 rebounds in 7 of the past 8 games. We recommend backing the -115 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Rebounds bet hopefully providing a return.

Latest Brandon Ingram Player Prop Odds

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Jake LaRavia Over 2.5 Assists -127

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.

Latest Jake LaRavia Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Raptors +1

Totals Over 223.5

Player Rebounds Brandon Ingram Over 5.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Raptors +1, Over 223.5 and Brandon Ingram (Raptors) to record Over 5.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Raptors

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.

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Toronto Raptors vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Think the Game Could Go Either Way

We’re seeing LA Lakers priced up at -116 for a victory, with Toronto Raptors trading at -102. The hosts have a 54% chance of victory in the eyes of the leading NBA sportsbooks.

The spread is currently 1, with the total points line at 223.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 223.5 at -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Luka Doncic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Luka Doncic is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -108 can be found for him scoring Over 33.5 points and there is -123 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

LeBron James (Lakers)

Brandon Ingram (Raptors)

Scottie Barnes (Raptors)

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Player Assists

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

LeBron James (Lakers)

Jamal Shead (Raptors)

Scottie Barnes (Raptors)

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Player Rebounds

Deandre Ayton (Lakers)

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

LeBron James (Lakers)

Scottie Barnes (Raptors)

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Micro Betting

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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 Home Stats		4-6	235.70	116.10	119.60	8	2
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

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Raptors

NBA: 17/01 Clippers 121 Raptors117
NBA: 15/01 Raptors 115 Pacers101
NBA: 13/01 76ers 115 Raptors102
NBA: 12/01 76ers 115 Raptors116
NBA: 10/01 Raptors 117 Celtics125

Lakers

NBA: 18/01 Lakers 116 Trail Blazers132
NBA: 16/01 Hornets 135 Lakers117
NBA: 14/01 Hawks 116 Lakers141
NBA: 13/01 Lakers 112 Kings124
NBA: 10/01 Bucks 105 Lakers101

Head to Head

Raptors vs Lakers

NBA: 05/12 2025 Lakers 123 Raptors 120
NBA: 11/11 2024 Raptors 103 Lakers 123
NBA: 02/11 2024 Lakers 131 Raptors 125
NBA: 03/04 2024 Lakers 128 Raptors 111
NBA: 10/01 2024 Raptors 131 Lakers 132
NBA: 11/03 2023 Raptors 112 Lakers 122
NBA: 08/12 2022 Lakers 113 Raptors 126
NBA: 19/03 2022 Lakers 128 Raptors 123
NBA: 15/03 2022 Raptors 114 Lakers 103
NBA: 03/05 2021 Raptors 121 Lakers 114

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Toronto Raptors Stats

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

Point Spread

+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 222.80 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 214.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 224.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 224.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.60 pts and allowed 110.20 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 106.10 pts and allowed 108.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 232.80 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 235.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 224.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 224.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.30 pts and allowed 118.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 116.10 pts and allowed 119.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 31.80 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.10 (28%)
Free Throws Made: 18.70 (77.92%)
Rebounds: Total 44.6, Offensive 13.50, Defensive 31.10
Assists: 28.60
Blocks: 5.20
Steals: 7.40
Turnovers : 10.50
Personal Fouls: 21.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 28.50 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.00 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 13.10 (76.16%)
Rebounds: Total 42.6, Offensive 12.10, Defensive 30.50
Assists: 29.00
Blocks: 4.80
Steals: 7.80
Turnovers : 13.20
Personal Fouls: 19.50

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 28.80 (59%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.20 (34%)
Free Throws Made: 20.10 (76.72%)
Rebounds: Total 40.2, Offensive 10.00, Defensive 30.20
Assists: 25.90
Blocks: 3.60
Steals: 7.90
Turnovers : 14.10
Personal Fouls: 19.10

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 28.40 (59%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (38%)
Free Throws Made: 18.50 (78.06%)
Rebounds: Total 39.5, Offensive 8.80, Defensive 30.70
Assists: 25.60
Blocks: 3.60
Steals: 6.80
Turnovers : 14.80
Personal Fouls: 18.80

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

RJ Barrett	23	30.36	451	84	19.6	3.7	1.9	5.0	0.2	0.8
Jakob Poeltl	21	25.29	204	45	9.7	2.1	-	7.7	0.6	0.8
Jamal Shead	43	21.95	310	242	7.2	5.6	1.2	1.8	0.1	1.0
Sandro Mamukelashvili	41	21.36	424	76	10.3	1.9	1.2	4.8	0.6	0.7
Collin Murray-Boyles	36	21.43	276	68	7.7	1.9	0.4	5.1	0.6	0.9
Ja'Kobe Walter	37	17.68	227	32	6.1	0.9	1.2	2.1	0.2	0.9
Ochai Agbaji	34	16.17	158	26	4.6	0.8	0.4	2.4	0.3	0.4
Gradey Dick	43	16.16	282	31	6.6	0.7	0.9	2.2	0.1	0.7
A.J. Lawson	8	10.75	38	3	4.8	0.4	0.9	2.4	0.4	0.5
Alijah Martin	8	10.46	28	7	3.5	0.9	0.3	1.5	0.4	0.6
Jamison Battle	30	8.6	103	11	3.4	0.4	0.6	1.5	0.0	0.2
Chucky Hepburn	2	6.6	2	2	1.0	1.0	-	0.5	-	0.5
Jonathan Mogbo	16	5.24	21	9	1.3	0.6	-	1.2	0.2	0.2
Mo Bamba	2	2.95	-	-	-	-	-	1.0	0.5	-
Garrett Temple	10	2.93	4	3	0.4	0.3	0.1	0.4	0.1	0.3

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

Rui Hachimura	30	31.07	365	25	12.2	0.8	1.7	3.5	0.3	0.6
DeAndre Ayton	35	29.37	487	31	13.9	0.9	-	8.7	1.0	0.7
Marcus Smart	31	28.44	307	90	9.9	2.9	1.6	3.1	0.4	1.4
Jake LaRavia	40	27.55	391	83	9.8	2.1	1.2	4.3	0.4	1.4
Gabe Vincent	20	20.25	100	27	5.0	1.4	1.4	0.9	0.1	0.5
Jarred Vanderbilt	31	19.81	158	40	5.1	1.3	0.5	5.2	0.3	0.8
Jaxson Hayes	32	17.59	203	28	6.3	0.9	0.0	4.0	0.6	0.4
Kobe Bufkin	3	14.3	12	2	4.0	0.7	0.7	1.7	1.0	0.3
Nick Smith Jr.	22	13.55	137	27	6.2	1.2	1.2	0.8	0.1	0.4
Dalton Knecht	35	12.79	172	13	4.9	0.4	0.8	1.6	0.3	0.2
Maximilian Kleber	20	11.52	41	14	2.1	0.7	0.2	1.9	0.3	0.3
Bronny James	23	7.08	35	26	1.5	1.1	0.3	0.4	0.0	0.4
Drew Timme	7	6.63	25	7	3.6	1.0	0.4	0.9	-	0.4
Adou Thiero	15	5.78	20	5	1.3	0.3	-	1.2	0.1	0.3
Christopher Manon	4	3.43	-	-	-	-	-	0.8	0.5	0.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Toronto Raptors Injury Table

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LA Lakers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup

5 DeAndre Ayton

12 Jake LaRavia

23 LeBron James

36 Marcus Smart

77 Luka Doncic

Toronto Raptors Confirmed Lineup

3 Brandon Ingram

4 Scottie Barnes

5 Immanuel Quickley

12 Collin Murray-Boyles

30 Ochai Agbaji

Previous Toronto Raptors Lineups

16 Jan NBA

Clippers 121-117 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

14 Jan NBA

Raptors 115-101 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

12 Jan NBA

76ers 115-102 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

11 Jan NBA

76ers 115-116 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

09 Jan NBA

Raptors 117-125 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Raptors 97-96 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

05 Jan NBA

Hawks 100-118 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

03 Jan NBA

Hawks 117-134 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Nuggets 106-103 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Magic 106-107 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

17 Jan NBA

Lakers 116-132 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

15 Jan NBA

Hornets 135-117 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

13 Jan NBA

Hawks 116-141 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

12 Jan NBA

Lakers 112-124 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

09 Jan NBA

Bucks 105-101 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Lakers 91-107 Spurs

Confirmed Lineups

06 Jan NBA

Lakers 111-103 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Grizzlies 114-120 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Grizzlies 121-128 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

30 Dec NBA

Pistons 128-106 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
Hornets	41	36	0.532	116.2	111.4	4.8	20-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	2W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Timberwolves	46	30	0.605	117.8	114.1	3.7	25-14	21-16	9-7	29-21	6-4	1L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Pelicans	25	52	0.325	115	119.5	-4.5	16-23	9-29	7-9	16-32	3-7	6L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Hornets	41	36	0.532	116.2	111.4	4.8	20-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	2W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	30	0.605	117.8	114.1	3.7	25-14	21-16	9-7	29-21	6-4	1L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Pelicans	25	52	0.325	115	119.5	-4.5	16-23	9-29	7-9	16-32	3-7	6L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	30	0.605	117.8	114.1	3.7	25-14	21-16	9-7	29-21	6-4	1L
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Hornets	41	36	0.532	116.2	111.4	4.8	20-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	2W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	52	0.325	115	119.5	-4.5	16-23	9-29	7-9	16-32	3-7	6L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

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

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