The Raptors are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, Apr 2. The game is scheduled for 7:00 ET while airing on TSN. Los Angeles enters this game as 12-point favorites with the total set at 232.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Raptors vs Lakers players props and predictions below.
Raptors vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Lakers -12
- Total 232.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Apr 2
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto ON
- TV: TSN
Lakers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last five road games, Los Angeles has averaged 115 points per game while allowing 116 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- As the betting favorite, the Lakers have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.
Raptors Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- Across their five previous home games, Toronto has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-5 while averaging 109 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Raptors have an ATS mark of just 2-8 in their last ten games. Toronto posted a straight up mark of 0-10 in these matchups.
Can the Lakers Pull Off a Road Win?
In games involving the Lakers this season, the average combined scoring total has been 235.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 232.5 is just below that average. The Lakers have gone 42-33 on the O/U this season, with their last two games finishing below the line.
The Lakers’ last game was a 116-104 win over the Nets. They were favored by 6.5 points in that game. The Lakers are also favored today (-12) and have won their last five games as the favorite. Against the spread, they are 35-40 overall and 18-23 as the favorite.
Los Angeles is currently 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 42-33. In the Pacific Division, they are in 4th place. On the road, the Lakers are 15-21 compared to 27-12 at home.
The Lakers’ Western Conference record is 25-23, while they are 17-10 against the East. This season, they have an average scoring differential of -4.9 points per game on the road.
The Lakers are one of the most efficient offensive teams in the league this season. They are 8th in scoring at 117.7 points per game and are 3rd in pace at 101.1 possessions per game. However, they are just 24th in three-pointers made and 30th in offensive rebounds.
When it comes to scoring on the road, the Lakers are 9th in the league at 116.1 points per game. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.7% of their games this season.
So far this season, the Lakers are 3rd in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 7th in true shooting percentage. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 6th in both attempts and percentage.
So far, the Lakers defense is giving up 117.5 points per contest, which has them sitting 23rd in the NBA. One thing to note, is they have given up more points than their season average in two straight matchups. Inside the arc, the Lakers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.2% and 37.3% from three-point territory.
Will the Raptors Exceed Expectations at Home?
As the Raptors look to snap their 13-game losing streak, they are 12-point underdogs at home against the Lakers. Toronto has gone 11-41 as the underdog this season and is 23-29 ATS as the underdog.
Toronto’s O/U record for the season is 37-36-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. This year, their games have averaged 231 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 232.5.
In their last game, the Raptors lost to the 76ers by a score of 135-120. The O/U line for that game was 214.5. Toronto was a 9-point underdog in that game, giving them an ATS loss.
Overall, the Raptors are 23-51 this season, which has them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 16-30 and 1-14 against other teams in their division.
This season, the Raptors have an average scoring differential of -5.9 points per game at home. Their ATS record at home is 13-25, and they are 10-26 straight-up on the road.
When playing at home, the Raptors have averaged 109.5 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA. Overall, they are 19th in scoring at 112.7 points per game. In terms of pace, Toronto is 14th at 99.1 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Raptors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 43.2% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 16th in the league at 47%. However, from beyond the arc, they are just 28th in three-point shooting at 35%.
When it comes to assists, Toronto is 5th in the NBA at 29 per game. In terms of free throw attempts, they are 17th in the league at 21.3 per game. Overall, the Raptors have made an average of 16 free throws per game, which is 22nd in the NBA.
Looking at the Raptors defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 118.4 points per game (24th). The Toronto defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.4% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.1% of their field goal attempts vs. Toronto.
Raptors vs. Lakers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is RJ Barrett and his points prop of 19.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -111. With his prop at 19.5, our model suggests taking the over as we have him finishing with 20. We have him finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down two threes.
- The Prop: RJ Barrett Over 19.5 Points (-120)
Raptors vs. Lakers Predictions
For a pick on the point-spread in this Lakers vs. Raptors matchup, our bet is to grab the Raptors at +12. Even though our projections have the Lakers winning 118-115, we see the Raptors as the play on the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 232.5 and given that our model is projecting 233 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Raptors +12 | at Fanduel Sportsbook