Lakers vs. Raptors Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Toronto Raptors will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Can RJ Barrett break them out of the slump, or will the Raptors continue to struggle on offense? Matt McCuen is targeting the team total in this Lakers vs. Raptors betting pick.
Matt McCuen - November 1, 2024, 2:28 PM EDT
4 minLakers vs. Raptors Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Toronto Raptors will meet from the Six on Friday night. Los Angeles comes into this game with a 3-2 record on the young season.
In the off-season, LA made headlines when they announced long-time NBA player JJ Reddick would take over as the team's next head coach. Reddick is considered by many one of the best young minds in the coaching industry. Early in the season, the hire appears to be a good one.
Los Angeles was eliminated in round one of the playoffs a year ago, and his high expectations entering the 2024 season. The Lakers believe they have enough talent to compete for a championship this season.
Lakers vs. Raptors Odds
Lakers vs. Raptors Date, Time and Where To Watch
- Date: November 1, 2024
- Time: 7:30 pm ET
- Where To Watch: NBA League Pass, TSN
Lakers vs. Raptors Prediction
All-Star Anthony Davis is off to a hot start this season with 30.6 points and 12.2 rebounds.
LeBron James has shown no signs of slowing down, with 21.2 points and a team-leading 6.6 assists.
Austin Reaves has added 16.8 points and 6.0 rebounds.
The Lakers offense has averaged 115.8 points per game.
Toronto begins the contest with a 1-4. Last season was the Raptors' worst year in over a decade. The Raptors will attempt to bounce back with a strong campaign in 2024.
On paper, this Raptors team has talent. Early in the season, the main issue for Toronto has been injuries.The Raptors leading scorer from last season, Scottie Barnes, is injured. Additionally, G Immanuel Quickley has missed four consecutive games, and is expected to miss tonight's game.
Toronto has lost three straight games after picking up their first win of the season over the Sixers last week. RJ Barrett has been strong in his return, with a team-leading 25.5 points per game.
Second-year pro Gradey Dick is off to a solid start this year with 18.8 points and 1.6 assists.
Big man Jakob Poeltl has averaged a double-double with 13.8 points and 12.6 rebounds.
The Raptors offense has averaged 116.0 points per game.
Lakers vs. Raptors Pick
- Pick: Toronto Raptors TT Under 112.5 -120 Click here to see the latest Lakers vs. Raptors odds
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Toronto is off to a solid start this season in terms of points per game, but they will run into a strong Lakers defense tonight.
Los Angeles matches up well with the Raptors team and will limit their offensive production.
The Raptors will struggle to score tonight without Quickley and Barnes.
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