The Toronto Raptors (1-4) welcome the Los Angeles Lakers (3-2) at Scotiabank Arena on Friday. The tip is set for 7:30 PM ET. Let’s break down BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds on Lakers vs. Lakers odds. Raptors and our NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season Series: The First Meeting; The Lakers won both meetings last season
The Raptors lost to the Charlotte Hornets 138-133 on Wednesday, closing with a six-point lead. While Toronto has lost 3 straight games, they have covered each of them and are on a 4-game cover streak. The Raptors are 1-2 at home and 2-1 against the spread (ATS). They are 2-0 ATS against Western Conference teams as well. Toronto is led by JRG Barrett with 25.5 points per game.
The Lakers started the season in red by winning 3 straight games against Minnesota, Phoenix, and Sacramento. They are coming off a 134-110 road loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday that followed a 109-105 road loss to the Suns on Monday. Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS and 1-1 ATS on the road, having lost both games on the road. The Lakers’ F is led by Anthony Davis, who averages 30.6 points and 12.2 rebounds per game.
Lakers vs. Raptors
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Moneyline (ML): Lakers -350 (Bet $350 to win $100) | Raptors +260 ($100 bet to win $260) vs. Spread (ATS): Lakers -8.5 (-105) | Raptors +8.5 (-115) Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -105 | U: -115) Key Lakers vs. Raptors Injuries
Lakers
G D’Angelo Russell (back) likely and Jared Vanderbilt (foot) out G Christian Wood (knee) out
Raptors
F Scottie Barnes (orbital) out F Kelly Olynyk (back) out G Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) Questionable
For the latest updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Lakers at Raptors picks and predictions
Lakers 120, Raptors 110
Money line
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The Lakers are by far the better team here and should come out on top, but as a road favorite, they’re not worth a play on the money line here. Likewise, don’t expect the Raptors to outperform expectations and win outright.
Against the spread
Pete Lakers -8.5 (-105).
The Lakers have covered well this season and been even better as favorites. They are 3-0 ATS as a favorite. They also shot very efficiently with 3 of their top 4 scoring options shooting 38% or better from deep. The team’s leading scorer, Davis, shoots 54.6% from the field.
While the Raptors have been relatively efficient offensively as well, their defense has struggled, allowing at least 107 points in all five games and allowing 127 or more points in 3 of 5. Toronto ranks dead last in the NBA in the rankings Defensively, he will struggle against a quality offense team like Los Angeles.
Combine these trends together and the LAKERS return -8.5 (-105).
Over/under
Bet 228.5 (-105).
Both the Lakers and Raptors are playing at a pace that ranks in the top half of the NBA. In terms of tempo, the Raptors rank seventh and the Lakers rank thirteenth. This has helped the Raptors go 4-1 in 5 games, scoring at least 115 points in 3 of those 5 games.
The Lakers are 3-2 O/U and have been outscored in 3 of their last 4 games. They have scored at least 123 points twice in their last 4 games. Los Angeles struggled defensively as well, allowing at least 116 in 3 of 5 games. However, take more than 228.5 (-105).
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