Can Lakers Regain Momentum In Toronto?
The Los Angeles Lakers had been on a hot streak, winning eight out of 10 before stumbling in Cleveland on Tuesday night. Not only did they lose by 14 points, but they also lost Anthony Davis for the game because of flu-like symptoms.
They’ll have an opportunity to regain momentum against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday when they travel north of the border. Toronto has lost three of its last four games.
Which of these two teams is the better option versus the NBA betting odds?
Let’s check the latest NBA odds, stats, injury reports, and NBA lines for the Lakers vs Raptors. We’ve plenty of NBA betting odds for you to consider.
Los Angeles Finds Themselves In A Back-To-Back
The Lakers are going to be trying to regroup quickly following their loss to the Cavaliers on Tuesday, but they won’t have much time. They are hitting the road immediately to play the Raptors in a back-to-back.
Remember, this is one of the older teams in the NBA and the quick turnaround makes it less likely that Davis will suit up. He does have the possibility of playing if his symptoms improve before game time.
His impact has been massive to the recent surge from the Lakers as they attempt to get back to .500. Davis averaged 27.2 points and 13.5 rebounds in November, and 33.3 points in December.
Those who bet online know that without Davis, this team plays differently. There isn’t any physical paint presence and the rebounding dips into some inconsistencies.
LeBron James is a fantastic playmaker for this offense but isn’t always aggressive like they need him to be.
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Raptors Can’t Get Over The Hump
Toronto has had so many opportunities this season to get itself over .500 and start building momentum but consistently falls right back under.
They’ve been two games over .500 at two different points of the season, but have yet to get any further than that. They’ve fallen to .500 seven different times. This time, they hope to get themselves a game above.
The return of Pascal Siakam a few days ago is going to prove crucial for this matchup. Siakam leads them in almost every major statistical category with 24.5 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game.
This is a star-driven league and Siakam is the Raptors‘ main man. Getting him back in the lineup should give them a huge shot in the arm.
Lakers vs Raptors Game Injuries
Lakers vs Raptors Head-to-Head
The clubs split a pair of meetings into each of the two seasons since Toronto won 14 straight against Los Angeles.
Lakers vs Raptors Game Information
- Game: Lakers (10-13) vs Raptors (12-12)
- Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
- Day/Time: Wednesday, Dec 7, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Lakers vs Raptors Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
Lakers vs Raptors Betting Lines
Lakers vs Raptors Picks & Prediction
The Raptors are listed as nine-point favorites in the sportsbook and that’s likely with the assumption that Davis is out. The Lakers have been better as of late, but the loss of Davis could potentially change things quite a bit.
At the same time, the Lakers have been playing well enough that you can trust them as a sizable dog. They might not win outright, but can cash for your NBA picks here and cover the spread.
Toronto is listed at -400 in our Vegas NBA lines. This means that if you wager $100 on the Raptors, you have a chance to win $25. Los Angeles is +320, offering a chance to win $320 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives Toronto an 80.00% chance to win, with the Lakers at 23.81%.
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