Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Lakers vs Raptors prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Toronto.

  • The Lakers sit at 3-2.
  • Los Angeles has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (12th).
  • The Lakers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Raptors.
  • The Raptors welcome the Lakers with a 1-4 record.
  • Defensively, Toronto are giving up 124.0 points per game.
  • The Raptors are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Lakers.

Lakers vs Raptors Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Los Angeles Lakers (-363) will take on the Toronto Raptors (+288) in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers are favored by 8.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 228.

This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, and it can be seen on SN-LA.

Lakers vs. Raptors Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Los Angeles Lakers at Toronto Raptors
  • Where: Toronto at Scotiabank Arena
  • Date: Friday, November 1st
  • Betting Odds LAL -8.5, LAL -363 | TOR +288 O/U 228

Lakers Preview: Can the Lakers Offense Score Enough in Toronto?

The Lakers dropped to 3-2 on the season after a 134-110 road loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. L.A. entered the game as +4 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 24 points. The combined score of 244 points exceeded the O/U line of 226.5 by 17.5 points.

Cleveland took control early with a 14-0 run, stretching the score from 17-15 to 31-15. The Lakers couldn’t recover, as the Cavs led 42-23 after the 1st quarter. L.A. played Cleveland even in the 2nd quarter (25-25) but still trailed 99-79 going into the 4th, where the Cavs outscored them 35-31.

LeBron James led the Lakers with 26 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field in their 134-110 loss to the Cavaliers. Anthony Davis added 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Dalton Knecht scored all 18 of his points in the 4th quarter.

The Lakers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 threes at a 21.4% rate. Overall, they shot 49.4% from the field.

The Lakers' defense struggled on Wednesday, giving up 134 points to the Cavaliers. They allowed 42 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 25. However, Cleveland scored 32 in the 3rd and 35 in the 4th. The Cavaliers shot 57% from the field.

From beyond the arc, Cleveland hit 17 threes at a 41% clip. The Lakers sent the Cavaliers to the line just 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers recorded 6 steals but failed to block a shot.

Raptors Preview: Can the Raptors Pull Off a Home Win?

The Lakers fell to 3-2 on the season after a 134-110 road loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Entering the game as +4 point underdogs, Los Angeles failed to cover the spread, losing by 24 points. The game’s total points of 244.5 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 226.5.

Cleveland took control early with a 14-0 run, stretching the score from 17-15 to 31-15. The Lakers couldn’t recover, as the Cavs built a 42-23 lead after the 1st quarter. Despite playing the 2nd and 3rd quarters more evenly, the Lakers entered the 4th down 99-79, and Cleveland outscored them 35-31 in the final period.

In their 134-110 loss to the Cavaliers, the Lakers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 threes at a 21.4% clip. Overall, they shot 49.4% from the field.

LeBron James led the way with 26 points, 14 of which came in the 3rd quarter. Anthony Davis added 22, and Dalton Knecht scored all 18 of his points in the 4th quarter.

The Raptors struggled defensively, giving up 138 points to the Hornets, including 39 in the 3rd quarter. Charlotte shot 52% from the field.

Toronto allowed 20 three-pointers on 44% shooting. The Raptors sent the Hornets to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws.

Lakers vs Raptors Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Los Angeles has a 0-5 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 104 points per game while allowing 113. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
  • Across their last five home contests, Toronto has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-5, while averaging 108 points per game.
  • Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have a strong record vs the spread going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Lakers have a straight up record of 9-1. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.

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