The Los Angeles Lakers (3-2) travel to face off against the Toronto Raptors (1-4) on Friday, November 1st. This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and televised on SN-LA. Both the Lakers and Raptors will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 ET.

Lakers vs Raptors

The Lakers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Lakers fell to 3-2 on the season after a 134-110 loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Los Angeles entered the game as +4 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 244 points exceeded the over/under line of 226.5 by 17.5 points.

Cleveland’s 14-0 run early in the game set the tone, and the Lakers couldn’t recover. After a 42-23 first quarter, the teams played evenly in the 2nd quarter (25-25), but Cleveland maintained control, leading 99-79 going into the 4th quarter, where they outscored the Lakers 35-31.

The Raptors Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Raptors fell to 1-4 on the season after a 138-133 loss to the Hornets on Wednesday. Toronto was +6.5 point underdogs on the road but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 271 points went well over the pre-game line of 224.

A 13-0 run by Charlotte early on put Toronto in a hole, but the Raptors fought back, outscoring the Hornets 43-34 in the 2nd quarter. Despite narrowing the gap to 103-96 heading into the 4th, Toronto couldn’t complete the comeback, as both teams scored 37 points in the final period.

Lakers Offense Breakdown

In the Lakers’ 134-110 loss to the Cavaliers, LeBron James led the way with 26 points, shooting 69.2% from the field. Anthony Davis added 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Dalton Knecht scored all 18 of his points in the 4th quarter.

The Lakers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 threes at a 21.4% clip. Overall, they shot 49.4% from the field.

Raptors Offense Breakdown

LeBron James led the Lakers with 26 points, shooting 69.2% from the field in their loss to the Cavaliers. Anthony Davis added 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Dalton Knecht chipped in 18 points, all of which came in the 4th quarter.

The Lakers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 threes at a 21.4% rate. Overall, they shot 49.4% from the field.

Lakers Team Defense

The Lakers’ defense struggled on Wednesday, allowing 134 points to the Cavaliers. Their worst quarter was the 1st, where they gave up 42 points, but they tightened up in the 2nd, allowing 25. The 3rd and 4th quarters saw the Cavaliers score 32 and 35 points, respectively.

Overall, the Cavaliers shot 57% from the field, including 41% from three, hitting 17 threes. The Lakers sent Cleveland to the line just 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. Los Angeles finished with 32 defensive rebounds, gave up 6 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals.

Raptors Team Defense

The Lakers’ defense struggled on Wednesday, giving up 134 points to the Cavaliers. The 1st quarter was particularly rough, with 42 points allowed, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 25. However, the Cavaliers scored 32 in the 3rd and 35 in the 4th.

Overall, the Lakers allowed Cleveland to shoot 57% from the field, including 41% from three-point range, where the Cavaliers hit 17 threes. The Lakers sent Cleveland to the line just 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. Los Angeles gave up 6 offensive rebounds and recorded 6 steals.

Lakers vs Raptors Trends

• Los Angeles has a 0-3 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 107 points per game while allowing 117. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
• In their last five home games, Toronto has averaged 108 points per game while allowing 119. The team’s record in this stretch was 0-5 while going 4-1.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have gone 3-0 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the Lakers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.

Lakers vs Raptors Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +8.5, the Raptors is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 228, and our model predicts the Lakers and Raptors to score a combined 258 points. We recommend betting on the over.

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