If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Lakers vs. Raptors, look no further. The Raptors are hitting the road to challenge the Lakers on Tuesday, Jan 9 at 10:30 ET. Currently, the total is 235.5, with the Lakers being favored by 5. Keep reading to get our Lakers vs. Raptors player props and predictions.
Lakers vs. Raptors Odds
- Spread: Lakers -5
- Total 235.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Jan 9
- Time: 10:30 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: SN-LA
Raptors Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 4-0-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous road games, Toronto has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 121 points per game.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Toronto has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
Lakers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, Los Angeles has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 114 points per game.
- As the betting favorite, the Lakers have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Los Angeles posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
Can the Raptors Grab a Win on the Road?
When the Raptors take on the Lakers, they will have an overall record of 15-21 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. At home, the Raptors are 9-9 this season while going 6-12 on the road.
In their last game, the Raptors had a strong offensive showing as they scored 133 points against the Warriors. This is higher than their season average of 115 PPG. Pascal Siakam is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 22.1 PPG. Additionally, Scottie Barnes is also contributing 20.5 PPG.
On the season, the Raptors are giving up 115.7 points per game, which is 17th in the NBA. In their last five games, they have been slightly worse, allowing 122.8 points per game, which is 22nd in the league over that span.
One area where Toronto has been strong defensively is at the free-throw line, as they are giving up just 19.5 made free-throws per game, which is 2nd in the NBA.
So far this season, opposing teams have scored more than their season average 50% of the time vs. the Raptors.
Will Los Angeles Find a Way to Win at Home?
With an overall record of 18-19, the Lakers are looking to get back to .500 by beating the Raptors. In the Western Conference, they are currently 10th and 4th in the Pacific division.
In their most recent game, the Lakers put up a total of 106 points against the Clippers. They shot 11/29 from three and have a field goal percentage of 51.2% on the season. Anthony Davis is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 25.2 PPG. LeBron James is also averaging 25.2 PPG entering today’s game.
When playing at home this season, the Lakers have been a top-10 defense, allowing just 108.5 points per game. Overall, they are 16th in the NBA, giving up 114.6 points per contest.
So far, opponents have been able to hit 38.1% of their three-point attempts vs. the Lakers, which is 29th in the league. In terms of made threes allowed per game, they are also 29th at 14.4.
One area where the Lakers have excelled is at the free-throw line. They are 3rd in the NBA, allowing just 19.6 made free throws per game.
Lakers vs. Raptors Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Anthony Davis and his points prop of 28.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -109.
In this matchup vs. the Raptors, we are recommending to take the under on Anthony Davis and his prop of 28.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 27.
- The Prop: Anthony Davis Under 28.5 Points (-109)
Lakers vs. Raptors Predictions
The Raptors come in as the underdog at +5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 235.5 and given that our model is projecting 230 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Raptors +5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook