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Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Raptors (32-35) wrap up a 5-game road trip against Los Angeles Lakers (32-34) Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Raptors failed to cover the spread as 2.5-point underdogs Wednesday in a 108-100 loss at the Los Angeles Clippers. Toronto was outscored 59-51 in the 2nd half and has lost back-to-back games for the 1st time since Feb. 1.

The Lakers covered as 1.5-point underdogs Tuesday in a 112-103 loss vs. the Memphis Grizzlies. C Anthony Davis finished with 30 points and 22 rebounds, both game-highs, as Los Angeles improved to 3-1 in its last 4 games without F LeBron James (foot).

Lakers G D’Angelo Russell (ankle) is expected to return from a 6-game absence Friday.

This is the 2nd meeting this season between these teams. Toronto covered as a 12.5-point home favorite 126-113 as the Over (228) cashed Dec. 7.

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Raptors at Lakers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raptors -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Lakers -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors -1.5 (+100) | Lakers +1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Raptors at Lakers key injuries

Raptors

None

Lakers

C Anthony Davis (foot) probable
F LeBron James (foot) out
G D’Angelo Russell (ankle) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Raptors at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 116, Lakers 114

Moneyline

BET RAPTORS (-105).

Toronto has not lost 3 straight games since Jan. 17-21 when it dropped a 106-104 decision to the Boston Celtics (the favorites to win the NBA Finals). The Raptors have won 3 of the last 4 meetings vs. the Lakers and should come out extra motivated after an emotional loss last time out at the Clippers that ended with G Fred VanVleet criticizing an official and being fined $30,000.

The Lakers should feel content after winning 3 of their last 4 games without James and may be due for a letdown after going on a 27-12 run to end the 4th quarter last time out vs. the Grizzlies.

Against the spread

PASS.

There is no need to bet on this spread when the Raptors are getting a good price on the moneyline. Bet Toronto straight up and/or the total instead.

Over/Under

BET OVER 224.5 (-110).

The Over is 11-5 in Toronto’s last 16 road games vs. teams with a winning record at home and 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between these teams. Look for the Raptors’ offense to bounce back and help the Over connect Friday after scoring just 100 points last time out.

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Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Lakers (29-38) host the Toronto Raptors (37-30) Monday at the Crypto.com Arena for a 10:30 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Raptors vs. Lakers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Toronto has won three consecutive games — 3-0 against the spread (ATS) — which includes road victories at the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday (119-104), Phoenix Suns Friday (117-112) and Denver Nuggets Saturday (127-115).

L.A. is just 2-7 straight up (SU) and 2-6-1 ATS since the All-Star break with the latest being a 140-111 blowout loss at home to the Suns Sunday night. LeBron James scored 50 and 56 points in the Lakers’ only two wins since the All-Star game.

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Raptors at Lakers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:34 p.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Raptors -205 (bet $205 to win $100) | Lakers +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Against the spread: Raptors -4.5 (-120) | Lakers +4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Raptors at Lakers key injuries

Raptors

SF OG Anunoby (hand) out
PG Fred VanVleet (knee) questionable

Lakers

PF Anthony Davis (ankle) out

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Raptors at Lakers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 119, Lakers 108

Money line

PASS even though Toronto should beat L.A. with relative ease because VanVleet is listed as “questionable”.

Toronto is a much better team with VanVleet in the lineup and there’s no way I’d want a Raptors (-205) bet in my account if VanVleet misses Monday’s game.

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Against the spread

BET the RAPTORS -4.5 (-120) because this is a terrible matchup for the Lakers.

Toronto applies mad ball pressure and crashes the offensive glass. L.A. is 24th in offensive turnover rate (TOV%) and 27th in points off turnovers allowed per game. Also, the Lakers are 22nd in defensive rebounding rate and 21st in second-chance points per game (PPG) allowed.

The bottom line is the Raptors are all effort and energy whereas the Lakers consistently put up lackadaisical performances and need LeBron heroics to pull them out of ruts.

Finally, this is a better spot for the Raptors who are 7-3 ATS as road favorites and 8-7 ATS on the road versus teams with a losing record. The Lakers are 15-21 ATS at home and 5-8-1 ATS at home versus teams with a winning record.

BET RAPTORS -4.5 (-120) for 1 unit.

Over/Under

PASS since there isn’t a big enough margin between my prediction and the projected total.

I lean to the Over 224.5 (-110) because all three referees assigned to this game have officiated more to the Over, but this L.A. offense really struggles if LeBron isn’t playing well.

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Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Lakers NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Toronto Raptors (26-38) play the third game of a four-game road trip when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers (36-27) Sunday at Staples Center. Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Raptors vs. Lakers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Raptors were tripped up 106-102 in Salt Lake City by the Utah Jazz Saturday, but they were able to cover as 7-point underdogs. The game ended up going Under as the teams combined for just 34 total points in the fourth quarter.

The Lakers have SF LeBron James and PF Anthony Davis back from injuries, but they’re struggling to get back on track. Los Angeles is 1-5 across the past six games, while going 0-5-1 ATS. The Under has connected in three of the past four.

Raptors at Lakers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:44 a.m. ET.

Money line: Raptors +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Lakers -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Raptors +7 (-110) | Lakers -7 (-110)
Over/Under: 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Raptors at Lakers: Key injuries

Raptors

PF Chris Boucher (knee) out
SG Gary Trent Jr. (leg) questionable

Lakers

SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) probable
SG Alex Caruso (back) questionable
PF Anthony Davis (calf) probable
C Marc Gasol (finger) probable
SF LeBron James (ankle) questionable
PF Kyle Kuzma (thumb) probable
PG Dennis Schroder (calf) probable

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Raptors at Lakers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Lakers 113, Raptors 104

Money line (ML)

The Lakers (-275) will cost you nearly three times your potential return, and that’s just too risky with the way they’re playing, and uncertainty due to their lengthy injury list.

AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The LAKERS -7 (-110) are the play, even if one or two key players are rested or unable to play due to injury. That’s because the Raptors just played less than 24 hours ago, and they looked really worn down in the fourth quarter. The Raps are also just 2-10 ATS across the past 12 on the road.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 218.5 (-110) is the lean here, although it’s only worth a small-unit play. The Under is 3-1 in the past four for the Raptors, and 5-2 across the past seven games overall.

The Under is also 3-1 in the past four for the Lakers, while going 5-1 in the past six for L.A. as a home favorite and 8-2 in the past 10 overall at Staples.

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