The Los Angeles Lakers (42-33) take on the Toronto Raptors (23-51) in Canada. This is a game that favors the visitors by a considerable margin. This has more to do with the unavailability and overall poor play of the home side. But the Lakers team can be up and down and can play to their competition.
With that in mind, do you see the Raptors being able to keep this one close at home?
Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Los Angeles Lakers | -12 -110 |
O 231.5 -110 |
-850 |
| Toronto Raptors | +12 -110 |
U 231.5 – 110 |
+575 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** | |||
Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors Game Details
- Fixture: Los Angeles Lakers @ Toronto Raptors
- Date and Time: April 2, 2024 @ 7:00 pm EST
- Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Los Angeles Lakers | Vs. | Toronto Raptors |
| 42-33 | Record | 23-51 |
| 117.7 | Points Per Game | 112.7 |
| 49.8 | FG% | 47.4 |
| 37.7 | 3PT% | 35.0 |
| 43.2 | Rebounds Per Game | 42.5 |
| 117.5 | Points Allowed Per Game | 118.4 |
| 47.2 | Defensive FG% | 49.0 |
| 37.2 | Defensive 3PT% | 37.7 |
| 79.8 | Defensive FT% | 79.4 |
| 44.3 | Defensive Rebounds Against | 45.1 |
| 4-1 | Last 5 W-L | 0-5 |
| 103.0 | Team Pace | 101.5 |
Key Stats
Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James continues to impress; he gives you 25.4 points per game. He also leads the team in assists at 8.1 per contest. Furthermore, Anthony Davis secures the boards and gives this team extra positions. Not only does he give you 12.7 rebounds per game, but he also nabs an impressive 3.1 offensive rebounds per game. Finally, D’Angelo Russell is averaging 18.1 points per game.
Toronto Raptors
In terms of scoring for the Toronto Raptors, the best option left may be Kelly Olynyk against the Los Angeles Lakers. Over the last 10 games, he’s averaged 14.4 points as well as 6.2 assists and 5.6 rebounds. Therefore, he’s the most consistent all-around contributor. Furthermore, Gradey Dick is someone who can get hot every now and then, averaging 13.0 points per game on 41.5% shooting from the field.
Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers
- Cam Redish – Out
- Gabe Vincent – Out
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Out
- Jaxson Hayes – GTD
- LeBron James – GTD
Toronto Raptors
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Chris Boucher – Out
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D.J. Carton – Out
- Gary Trent Jr. – Out
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Ochai Agbaji- Out
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Immanuel Quickley – GTD
Game Prediction
The Lakers could easily drop a game to the Toronto Raptors. However, as much as this LA team can often keep things interesting against bad teams, the line and my pick here say more about the Raptors. It wouldn’t be surprising if Toronto kept it close for large parts of the game or even at the end. However, the overall talent disparity and how the Lakers are playing make that the least likely scenario. Therefore, I’m picking the Los Angeles Lakers against the spread.
Final Pick
Los Angeles Lakers -12
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