Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
Currently sitting in 9th place in the Western Conference, the Lakers are favored by 12.5 points today against the Raptors. In the Pacific Division, the Lakers are in 4th place with a record of 42-33 based on NBA standings
On the road, the Lakers are 15-21 this season and have an average scoring differential of -4.9 points per game. Against the spread on the road, they are 16-20.
This season, the Lakers have been favored in 41 of their 75 games and have a record of 28-13 in those games. As the favorite, they have an ATS record of 18-23, and they have covered the spread in their last three games as the favorite.
In their last game, the Lakers defeated the Nets by a score of 116-104 according to NBA scores. The O/U line for that game was 225, and the Lakers were favored by 6.5 points going into the game.
The Lakers’ O/U record for the season is 42-33, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 231, and their games have averaged 235.2 points per game this season.
Raptors’ Struggles Continue: 13-Game Skid, Underdogs vs Lakers
Toronto is currently on a 13-game losing streak and are 12.5-point underdogs against the Lakers. As the underdog, the Raptors have gone 11-41 this season and have failed to cover the spread in their last three games (10-game ATS losing streak at home).
In terms of their O/U record, the Raptors are 37-36-1 for the season. The over has hit in their last two games and today’s line is set at 231, which is their season average.
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, and Toronto was getting 9 points on the spread going into the game. This season, the Raptors are 23-51 overall and are in 12th place in the Eastern Conference.
On the season, the Raptors have an average O/U line of 228.9, which is slightly lower than today’s line of 231. They have gone 44-28 in games with lower O/U lines than 231.
Toronto’s ATS record for the season is 32-42, including a 19-17 record on the road. In their last game, they did not cover the spread (+9) against the 76ers.
Game Information
| Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors |
| Location of the Game: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto |
| Date and Time: Tuesday, April 2nd 7:00 ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season |
| How to watch: TSN |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| Lakers | 42-33 | 117 | 230 | SPREAD TOR +12.5 |
MONEYLINE
LAL -880 |
TOTAL UNDER 231 |
| Raptors | 23-51 | 113 | ||||
- AI Picks: Los Angeles Lakers 117 – Toronto Raptors 113
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Raptors +12.5 | ML Lakers -880 | UNDER 231
Lakers vs Raptors Betting Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup
Los Angeles Lakers Game Analysis
When it comes to scoring, the Lakers are 8th in the NBA at 117.7 points per game. However, on the road, they are averaging 116.1 points per game according to NBA team stats
So far this season, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.7% of their games. They are 3rd in pace at 101.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Lakers are 3rd in field goal percentage at 49%. From three-point range, they are 7th in percentage but just 29th in attempts.
So far this season, the Lakers have allowed 117.5 points per game, which is 23rd in the NBA. On the road, they are giving up 121.1 points per game, which is 26th in the league.
Looking at their last five games, they have given up 121.2 points per game, which is 28th in the NBA over that stretch. Opponents have made 62.7% of their three-point attempts vs. the Lakers, which is higher than their season average.
On the season, the Lakers have done a good job of not sending opponents to the free-throw line, ranking 2nd in the NBA in free throws made allowed per game (18.1). The following players won’t be able to join the game as per NBA injuries:
- Anthony Davis – Left Knee – Questionable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Christian Wood – Knee – Out
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Foot – Out
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Jaxson Hayes – Calf – Probable
- Cam Reddish – Personal – Out
- Jalen Hood-Schifino – Back – Out
Toronto Raptors Game Analysis
At home, the Raptors are averaging 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 in the league at 99.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Raptors are 28th in the league at 35%. They are making an average of 11.6 threes per game, which is 25th in the NBA. In terms of free throws, Toronto is 22nd in the league at 16 made per game.
So far this season, the Raptors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 43.2% of their games. In terms of assists, Toronto is 5th in the league at 29 per game. When it comes to field goal percentage, the Raptors are 16th at 47%.
So far this season, the Raptors have struggled defensively, ranking 24th in the NBA in points allowed per game. They are giving up 118.4 points per contest. Toronto has been especially bad at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot 37.4% from beyond the arc, which is 25th in the league.
Despite their struggles, the Raptors have been able to keep opponents off the free-throw line, giving up just 19.6 made free throws per game, which is 4th in the NBA. Over their last five games, Toronto has been even better in this area, allowing just 13.4 made free throws per contest.
Overall, opponents have scored more than their season average in 64.9% of games vs. the Raptors this season. Toronto has also been below average in terms of rebounding, ranking 21st in the NBA. The following players won’t be able to join the game as per NBA injuries:
- Jakob Poeltl – Finger – Out
- Chris Boucher – Knee – Out
- Gary Trent Jr. – Rest – Out
- RJ Barrett – Conditioning – Probable
- Jontay Porter – Personal – Out
- Immanuel Quickley – Conditioning – Probable
- Scottie Barnes – Hand – Out
- D.J. Carton – Ankle – Out
- Ochai Agbaji – Hip – Out
Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors Head-to-Head
Over the previous five Raptors vs Lakers matchups, the Lakers have put together a record of 3-2. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Raptors and Lakers, the Raptors hold the edge with an ATS record of 7-3. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Raptors and Lakers, the over/under record in these games is 4-1 with a combined average of 240 points per contest.
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