After a valiant effort in defeat on Saturday against the Clippers, the Toronto Raptors remain in Los Angeles bu change arenas to play the Lakers on Sunday evening.
On Saturday the Toronto Raptors made their inaugural visit to the Clippers’ Intuit Dome, the latter club’s newly minted home court. Darko Rajakovic’s group played about as good a game as one can without actually coming out with the W, as they fell 105-103. The Lakers were in action on Friday night at home to a beleaguered Philadelphia 76ers squad and took care of business 116-106.
Our NBA odds envision that Los Angeles will earn the spoils and have pegged the Lakers as -10.5 favourites.
Raptors vs. Lakers NBA Betting Odds
It was nearly two years ago when the Raptors last defeated the Lakers. December 2022 was a different epoch for Toronto, who still had Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, and OG Anunoby on their roster. Since then, L.A. has claimed four straight wins over the Canadian club. These teams will already wrap up the season series as they contested on Nov. 1 in Ontario, with the Lakers besting the Raps 131-125.
Toronto isn’t a trustworthy consideration on the moneyline, not with a 2-8 outright tally. That said, against the spread, the Raptors have been incredible through 10 games, sporting the opposite record of 8-2. The NBA oddsmakers don’t give them much respect, with many +8s, +9s, or worse, yet the Raptors keep games close. Of note, Toronto is the league’s sixth-highest-scoring side, with 116.5 per game. They also have great ball distribution, ranking third in assists with 30.1 a game.
The Los Angeles Lakers have cooled off a bit since their 3-0 start to the season. They have since gone 2-4, although their resplendent 4-0 home record speaks for itself. Prior to covering the spread on Friday with Philly, they had failed to cover four times in a row, hence the 5-4 ATS tally. Anthony Davis, despite missing a match, still leads the NBA in points per game with 32.4.
Toronto Raptors
Toronto is in a precarious position. They aren’t winning many games, yet they’re regularly showing that they have a decent roster that can keep them in games. It feels like results could tilt either way with this group.
There was no better example of this than Saturday night versus the L.A. Clippers. Every time James Harden and company – Harden didn’t have a great game, by the way – looked to deliver a knockout blow, the Raptors refused to stay on the mat. Their fourth quarter push (they won the final period 33-24) made the ending thrilling to watch unfold. Down three with only seconds remaining, Jakob Poeltl was sent to the line, where he made one attempt, missed the next one, and grabbed his own rebound, but the final shot clanked off the rim.
Having Immanuel Quickley back from injury makes all the difference for this offence’s fluidity. He and Ochai Agbaji scored 21 points. Chris Boucher continues to prove his value, contributing 14 points off the bench. One anticipates what this team will be like with everyone, including Scottie Barnes, is locked and ready.
Los Angeles Lakers
Coming back to Crypto.com Arena made for some good home cooking on Friday against the ailing 76ers.
It was the sort of game that never became a blowout but never got terribly close, either. Philly isn’t a great side these days, not with two of their three stars injured (Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey). The Lakers were more than happy to take advantage of the circumstances, with Davis going for 31 points, LeBron James adding 21 (most in the second half), and Austin Reaves coasting to 2o points. D’Angelo Russell, forever a hot and cold player, was cooking. He put up 18 off the bench in 25 minutes.
The Lakers’ last three wins have come against average-to-poor opposition, including Toronto over a week ago. They can handle the easy stuff, but it remains to be seen if they are a strong contender in the West this season.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Raptors vs. Lakers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 10 Nov 1:04pm | - | - | O +235.5 -105 |
| Closing 11 Nov 4:53am | - | - | O +231.5 -125 |
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
23.64 |
| Assists |
7.43 |
| Rebounds |
11.58 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.29 |
| Points |
27.48 |
| Assists |
9.13 |
| Rebounds |
11.22 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.26 |
| Blocks |
2 |
- Regular Season
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
23.64 |
| Assists |
7.43 |
| Rebounds |
11.58 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.29 |
| Points |
27.48 |
| Assists |
9.13 |
| Rebounds |
11.22 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.26 |
| Blocks |
2 |
Injuries
Scottie Barnes (SF)
Davion Mitchell (PG)
Jakob Poeltl (C)
Jonathan Mogbo (PF)
Gradey Dick (SG)
Jamal Shead (SG)
D.J. Carton (PG)
Bruno Fernando (PF)
Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Ja'Kobe Walter (SG)
Anthony Davis (PF)
LeBron James (SF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
LeBron James (SF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Quincy Olivari (PG)
Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Austin Reaves (PG)
Cam Reddish (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Scottie Barnes (SF) | Ques Thurs | Ankle - 09 / 12 / 24 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Barnes exited the game with a right ankle sprain injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will suit up against the Heat on Thursday. |
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| Davion Mitchell (PG) | Ques Sat | Hip - 06 / 12 / 24 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Mitchell is hobbled by a hip injury, and it remains to be seen if he will take the court against the Mavericks on Saturday. |
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| Jakob Poeltl (C) | Ques Sat | Illness - 05 / 12 / 24 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Poeltl is nursing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will participate against the Mavericks on Saturday. |
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| Jonathan Mogbo (PF) | Ques Sun | Knee - 29 / 11 / 24 | 4-2 | 3-3 | + - |
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Mogbo left the game due a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will be available against the Heat on Sunday. |
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| Gradey Dick (SG) | Ques Thurs | Calf - 25 / 11 / 24 | 6-3 | 3-6 | + - |
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Dick is nursing a left calf strain, and it is uncertain if he will participate against the Thunder on Thursday. |
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| Jamal Shead (SG) | Ques Thurs | Wrist - 19 / 11 / 24 | 8-3 | 5-6 | + - |
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Shead left the match with a wrist injury, and it is up in the air if he will play Thursday against the Timberwolves. |
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| D.J. Carton (PG) | Ques Wed | Ankle - 18 / 11 / 24 | 8-3 | 5-6 | + - |
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Carton is hampered by a right ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will take the court to against the Pelicans on Wednesday. |
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| Bruno Fernando (PF) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 17 / 11 / 24 | 8-4 | 5-7 | + - |
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Fernando missed the previous two games due to a right ankle sprain, and it is unknown if he will dress for Sunday's clash against the Cavaliers. |
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| Immanuel Quickley (SG) | Mid Dec | Elbow - 11 / 11 / 24 | 9-6 | 5-10 | + - |
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Quickley is dealing with a partially torn UCL in his elbow, and he is expected to be sidelined until Mid of December. |
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| Ja'Kobe Walter (SG) | Ques Wed | Shoulder - 08 / 11 / 24 | 9-7 | 5-11 | + - |
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Walter is hobbled by a shoulder injury, and it is up in the air if he will dress against the Pelicans on Wednesday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sun | Foot - 07 / 12 / 24 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Davis is nursing with left plantar fasciitis, but he is likely to play Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers. |
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| LeBron James (SF) | Ques Fri | Foot - 07 / 12 / 24 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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James is dealing with a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will play Friday against Timberwolves. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 05 / 12 / 24 | 1-2 | 2-1 | + - |
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Davis is tending to a foot injury, but it is anticipated that he will be active against the Hawks on Friday. |
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| LeBron James (SF) | Ques Fri | Foot - 05 / 12 / 24 | 1-2 | 2-1 | + - |
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James is hampered by a foot injury, and it remains to be seen if he will partake in Friday's clash against the Hawks. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 03 / 12 / 24 | 1-3 | 2-2 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a foot injury, but he is likely to play Wednesday's game against the Heat. |
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| Quincy Olivari (PG) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 03 / 12 / 24 | 1-3 | 2-2 | + - |
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Olivari will miss an undetermined length of time due to Ankle injury, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG) | Ques Fri | Groin - 02 / 12 / 24 | 1-4 | 2-3 | + - |
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Hood-Schifino is battling with a groin injury, and it is unclear if he will play Friday against Timberwolves. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sun | Foot - 01 / 12 / 24 | 1-4 | 2-3 | + - |
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Davis is nursing a left plantar fasciitis, but he is projected to be active for Sunday's clash against the Jazz. |
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| Austin Reaves (PG) | Out indefinitely | Pelvis - 01 / 12 / 24 | 1-4 | 2-3 | + - |
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Reaves has been sidelined with left pelvic contusion, and he will miss an extended period. |
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| Cam Reddish (SF) | Ques Mon | Illness - 01 / 12 / 24 | 1-4 | 2-3 | + - |
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Reddish is ailing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will play Monday's clash versus the Timberwolves. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 10 Nov 1:04pm - - O +235.5 -105 Closing 11 Nov 4:53am - - O +231.5 -125 -
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 23.64
Assists 7.43
Rebounds 11.58
FG% 100
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.29
Points 27.48
Assists 9.13
Rebounds 11.22
FG% 100
Steals 1.26
Blocks 2
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- Regular Season
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 23.64
Assists 7.43
Rebounds 11.58
FG% 100
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.29
Points 27.48
Assists 9.13
Rebounds 11.22
FG% 100
Steals 1.26
Blocks 2
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Injuries
Scottie Barnes (SF)
Ques Thurs Ankle - 09 / 12 / 24Davion Mitchell (PG)
Ques Sat Hip - 06 / 12 / 24Jakob Poeltl (C)
Ques Sat Illness - 05 / 12 / 24Jonathan Mogbo (PF)
Ques Sun Knee - 29 / 11 / 24Gradey Dick (SG)
Ques Thurs Calf - 25 / 11 / 24Jamal Shead (SG)
Ques Thurs Wrist - 19 / 11 / 24D.J. Carton (PG)
Ques Wed Ankle - 18 / 11 / 24Bruno Fernando (PF)
Ques Sun Ankle - 17 / 11 / 24Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Mid Dec Elbow - 11 / 11 / 24Ja'Kobe Walter (SG)
Ques Wed Shoulder - 08 / 11 / 24Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sun Foot - 07 / 12 / 24LeBron James (SF)
Ques Fri Foot - 07 / 12 / 24Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Fri Foot - 05 / 12 / 24LeBron James (SF)
Ques Fri Foot - 05 / 12 / 24Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Wed Foot - 03 / 12 / 24Quincy Olivari (PG)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 03 / 12 / 24Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG)
Ques Fri Groin - 02 / 12 / 24Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sun Foot - 01 / 12 / 24Austin Reaves (PG)
Out indefinitely Pelvis - 01 / 12 / 24Cam Reddish (SF)
Ques Mon Illness - 01 / 12 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Scottie Barnes (SF) Ques Thurs Ankle - 09 / 12 / 24 1-0 1-0 + - Barnes exited the game with a right ankle sprain injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will suit up against the Heat on Thursday.
Davion Mitchell (PG) Ques Sat Hip - 06 / 12 / 24 2-1 1-2 + - Mitchell is hobbled by a hip injury, and it remains to be seen if he will take the court against the Mavericks on Saturday.
Jakob Poeltl (C) Ques Sat Illness - 05 / 12 / 24 2-1 1-2 + - Poeltl is nursing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will participate against the Mavericks on Saturday.
Jonathan Mogbo (PF) Ques Sun Knee - 29 / 11 / 24 4-2 3-3 + - Mogbo left the game due a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will be available against the Heat on Sunday.
Gradey Dick (SG) Ques Thurs Calf - 25 / 11 / 24 6-3 3-6 + - Dick is nursing a left calf strain, and it is uncertain if he will participate against the Thunder on Thursday.
Jamal Shead (SG) Ques Thurs Wrist - 19 / 11 / 24 8-3 5-6 + - Shead left the match with a wrist injury, and it is up in the air if he will play Thursday against the Timberwolves.
D.J. Carton (PG) Ques Wed Ankle - 18 / 11 / 24 8-3 5-6 + - Carton is hampered by a right ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will take the court to against the Pelicans on Wednesday.
Bruno Fernando (PF) Ques Sun Ankle - 17 / 11 / 24 8-4 5-7 + - Fernando missed the previous two games due to a right ankle sprain, and it is unknown if he will dress for Sunday's clash against the Cavaliers.
Immanuel Quickley (SG) Mid Dec Elbow - 11 / 11 / 24 9-6 5-10 + - Quickley is dealing with a partially torn UCL in his elbow, and he is expected to be sidelined until Mid of December.
Ja'Kobe Walter (SG) Ques Wed Shoulder - 08 / 11 / 24 9-7 5-11 + - Walter is hobbled by a shoulder injury, and it is up in the air if he will dress against the Pelicans on Wednesday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sun Foot - 07 / 12 / 24 1-1 2-0 + - Davis is nursing with left plantar fasciitis, but he is likely to play Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
LeBron James (SF) Ques Fri Foot - 07 / 12 / 24 1-1 2-0 + - James is dealing with a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will play Friday against Timberwolves.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Fri Foot - 05 / 12 / 24 1-2 2-1 + - Davis is tending to a foot injury, but it is anticipated that he will be active against the Hawks on Friday.
LeBron James (SF) Ques Fri Foot - 05 / 12 / 24 1-2 2-1 + - James is hampered by a foot injury, and it remains to be seen if he will partake in Friday's clash against the Hawks.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Wed Foot - 03 / 12 / 24 1-3 2-2 + - Davis is dealing with a foot injury, but he is likely to play Wednesday's game against the Heat.
Quincy Olivari (PG) Out indefinitely Ankle - 03 / 12 / 24 1-3 2-2 + - Olivari will miss an undetermined length of time due to Ankle injury, and there is no timetable for return.
Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG) Ques Fri Groin - 02 / 12 / 24 1-4 2-3 + - Hood-Schifino is battling with a groin injury, and it is unclear if he will play Friday against Timberwolves.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sun Foot - 01 / 12 / 24 1-4 2-3 + - Davis is nursing a left plantar fasciitis, but he is projected to be active for Sunday's clash against the Jazz.
Austin Reaves (PG) Out indefinitely Pelvis - 01 / 12 / 24 1-4 2-3 + - Reaves has been sidelined with left pelvic contusion, and he will miss an extended period.
Cam Reddish (SF) Ques Mon Illness - 01 / 12 / 24 1-4 2-3 + - Reddish is ailing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will play Monday's clash versus the Timberwolves.