LA Lakers (3-2) vs. Toronto Raptors (1-4)
November 1, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors +8.5; Over/Under: +226.5
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The Los Angeles Lakers and the Toronto Raptors duke it out at the Scotiabank Arena on Friday night. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs LA Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs LA Lakers Pick.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers got off to a quick start this season, but they have cooled off a bit recently and are now hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting thrashed by the Cavaliers in a 134-110 road defeat on Wednesday. LeBron James led the team with 26 points, six rebounds, and three assists on nine of 13 shooting, Anthony Davis added 22 points with 13 rebounds and two steals while Dalton Knecht chipped in with 18 points off the bench.
As a team, the Lakers shot 49 percent from the field and six of 28 from the 3-point line, but they didn’t play any defense to start the game and were never in the contest after leaking 42 points in the first quarter and falling into an early 28-point deficit.
Toronto Raptors
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been in a rut as they’ve lost four of their first five games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a three-game skid after getting beaten by the Hornets in a 138-133 road loss on Wednesday. RJ Barrett led the team with 31 points and eight assists on 10 of 18 shooting, Gradey Dick added 30 points on 11 of 17 shooting, Jakob Poeltl scored 20 points with 16 rebounds while Donovan Mitchell chipped in with 11 points and 11 assists.
As a team, the Raptors shot 57 percent from the field and nine of 28 from the 3-point line, but they scored just 16 points in the first quarter and it came back to bite them in the end as they fought hard to cut a 23-point deficit to just three points, only to run out of time in the end.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 15 games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have won each of their last 12 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last five games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors’ last eight home games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Lakers’ last four games as favorites against the Raptors have gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors vs LA Lakers Prediction
The Lakers are still shorthanded with Christian Koloko and Jarred Vanderbilt still out, while the Raptors are missing Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, and Kelly Olynyk once again. The Lakers come into this meeting as the healthier team in better form and you know they will be disappointed with their effort in their last game. The line is hefty, but not enough to sway me from taking the Lakers to win big in this game.
