Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Preview – 11/10/2024

• Date: November 10, 2024
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

Betting Odds

Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers Win Probabilities

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors, currently holding a 2-8 record, are set to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers, who stand at 5-4. This Sunday night matchup tips off at 9:30 PM ET at the Crypto.com Arena, home to the Lakers. The Raptors are coming off a challenging stretch, having lost their last three games, including a narrow 105-103 defeat to the LA Clippers. Adding to their woes, this game marks the second of a back-to-back, leaving the Raptors with little time to recover and adjust after traveling across two time zones.

The Lakers, on the other hand, are riding high on a four-game home winning streak, most recently securing a 116-106 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. With the Lakers being massive favorites, the odds reflect their strong position: a -570 Moneyline and a -10.5 spread. The Raptors, meanwhile, face long odds with a +450 Moneyline, translating to an implied win probability of just 18%.

Bettors eyeing player props might want to focus on Jakob Poeltl's Points and Rebounds, a market that has garnered significant attention. The line is set at Under 22.5 Points and Rebounds, priced at -105, with sharp bettors seeing value in the Under. This suggests a belief that Poeltl may struggle to meet expectations against a Lakers team that has been stout defensively at home.

The Raptors will need to overcome significant disadvantages, including fatigue and travel, to pull off an upset against a Lakers squad that has been dominant on their home court. As the game approaches, all eyes will be on how the Raptors manage these challenges and whether the Lakers can continue their home dominance.

Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction

Final Score: Toronto Raptors 115.72 vs Los Angeles Lakers 126.69

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