Los Angeles Lakers at Toronto Raptors Pick & Prediction – 11/1/2024

• Date: November 1, 2024
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena

Betting Odds

Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors Win Probabilities

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Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers, sitting at 3-2, are set to face the Toronto Raptors, currently 1-4, in a Friday night showdown at Scotiabank Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET, and despite the Lakers being far from home, they are entering the matchup as significant favorites. The spread is set at Lakers -8.5, with a moneyline of -350 for Los Angeles and +290 for Toronto. These odds translate to an implied win probability of 75% for the Lakers and 25% for the Raptors.

The Lakers have been playing solid basketball lately, winning three of their last five games. However, they are coming off a tough 134-110 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. On the other hand, the Raptors are struggling, having lost three straight, including a recent 138-133 defeat to the Charlotte Hornets. This slump has contributed to their underdog status in this matchup.

Travel could be a factor for the Lakers, as they've crossed two time zones for this game, potentially impacting their performance. Yet, their recent form and overall talent keep them as the favorites. For Toronto, this game presents an opportunity to turn their fortunes around, especially with the home-court advantage at Scotiabank Arena.

For those eyeing player prop bets, RJ Barrett's Points and Rebounds market is drawing attention. The prop total opened at Under 31.5 (-105) and has since moved to 30.5 (-120), indicating sharp bettors are leaning towards the Under.

This game promises to be an intriguing contest, with the Lakers looking to bounce back and the Raptors aiming to snap their losing streak. Bettors and fans alike will be keen to see if Toronto can defy the odds or if Los Angeles will assert their dominance on the road.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors Prediction

Final Score: Los Angeles Lakers 118.11 vs Toronto Raptors 110.73

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