The Toronto Raptors have been dominant on home court for the majority of the 2017-18 season, but their recent run of success in Canada has slowed down of late. The Dinos will look to get back on track in Canada on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Sportsbook opened the Raptors as 9.5-point home favorites with a total of 218.
- The Raptors are 1-5 ATS in their last six games.
- The UNDER is 4-1 in the Lakers last five road games.
- The UNDER is 5-1 in the last six meetings between the Lakers and Raptors.
Toronto opened the season by going 14-1 SU at the Air Canada Centre but is 3-3 over its last six games at home. The Raps are coming off a disappointing 97-93 loss to a struggling Utah Jazz group on Friday, which was the first of a three-game home stand. Star point guard Kyle Lowry has had major issues with his shot in the last few games, evidenced by the veteran going 5-of-24 from the floor in Toronto’s last two contests.
The Lakers opened a five-game road trip with a 108-103 win over Chicago, and a major improvement on the defensive end of the floor is a big reason for their recent success. Over the course of its four-game winning streak, L.A. has held opponents to an average of 100.8 points - nearly nine below its season average.
Lakers starting point guard Lonzo Ball hasn’t played in the team’s last six games and is unlikely to return in this game. Bet on the Raptors at your own risk right now. Toronto has covered the spread just once in its last six affairs.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the Los Angeles Lakers listed as 10-point underdogs earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 220 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 109-101 win for the Raptors on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Toronto Raptors are 32-15 so far on the NBA season, and 25-22 ATS vs the spread betting line. The Los Angeles Lakers, meanwhile, are 19-29 and 25-23 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Toronto go 24-23 and the Lakers go 25-23 on the total. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Los Angeles injuries news.
According to the betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it's the No. 2-rated Toronto Raptors and the No. 24-rated Lakers in this NBA basketball matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Toronto's No. 4-ranked offense averaging 110.85 PPG, against a Los Angeles Lakers defense that ranks No. 27 at 109.73 PPG. The Toronto Raptors field goal percentage has averaged 46.55% so far, more than the Los Angeles Lakers shooters have achieved on the year, 45.62% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles earned a 108-103 victory over Chicago on Friday, getting 25 points from Brandon Ingram at United Center.
The Raptors wasted a 28-point performance from Jonas Valanciunas as Utah ran past them 97-93 on Friday at Air Canada Centre.
- LA Lakers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- LA Lakers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Lakers's last 9 games
- LA Lakers is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
- Toronto is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
- Toronto is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
- Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Orlando, Wednesday, January 31st
Toronto home to Minnesota, Tuesday, January 30th
