LA Lakers (43-33) vs. Toronto Raptors (23-51)
April 2, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors +13; Over/Under: +230.5
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The LA Lakers and Toronto Raptors meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Lakers vs Raptors prediction.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers recently beat the Nets and Grizzlies while losing to the Pacers. The LA Lakers are averaging 117.7 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 117.5 points on 47.2 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 25.4 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Anthony Davis is averaging 24.7 points and 12.7 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Austin Reaves is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors recently lost to the Wizards, Nets, Knicks and 76ers. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 112.7 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 118.4 points on 49 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 20.8 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.9 points and 8.2 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gary Trent Jr. is dishing 1.5 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Team Facts
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 13 games.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games at Scotiabank Arena.
- Each of the Raptors’ last five home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Team Facts
- The Lakers have won each of their last eight night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- Each of the Lakers’ last eight games as road favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Lakers vs Raptors prediction
The Lakers are playing some of their best ball of the season with wins in 7 of their last 10 games, and they’re fighting for playoff positioning. The Lakers have covered 6 of their last 10 games. The Raptors continue to be in tank mode, as they haven’t won a game in a month, and they’ve failed to cover 8 of their last 10 games. The Raptors are getting a boost with Quickley and Barrett listed as probable, but clearly that hasn’t done much to the betting line. The Raptors have zero value in the betting market right now. Give me the Lakers in a road beat down.
