Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 7

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 07, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Raptors (12-12) are -8.5 favorites vs. the Lakers (10-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
  • Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 7:30pm EST
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The Los Angeles Lakers visit Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Toronto.

The Raptors are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).

The Lakers vs Raptors Over/Under is 228.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 10-13 against the spread, while the Raptors are 13-11 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Raptors Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+12.5 -110O 228.5 -110+525
Toronto Raptors -12.5 -110U 228.5 -110-750

Raptors vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Raptors will win Wednesday‘s game with 69.9% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Raptors will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Lakers and Raptors, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 43 away games (+22.07 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 22 games (+18.54 Units / 74% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2Q Spread in 18 of their last 20 games (+15.80 Units / 70% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 28 games (+15.35 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 49 of their last 80 games (+15.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 42 games (+19.42 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have covered the 2Q Spread in 31 of their last 42 games (+18.86 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have covered the 4Q Spread in 50 of their last 79 games (+17.98 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 49 of their last 79 games (+15.24 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have covered the Spread in 51 of their last 87 games (+12.55 Units / 13% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 10-13 (-4.35 Units / -17.16% ROI).

  • 10-13 against the Moneyline (-1.85 Units / -6.21% ROI)
  • 12-11 against the Over for game total points (-0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI)
  • 11-12 against the Under for game total points (-2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Raptors have gone 13-11 (+0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI).

  • 12-12 against the Moneyline (-1.75 Units / -4.35% ROI)
  • 11-12 against the Over for game total points (-2.2 Units / -8.33% ROI)
  • 12-11 against the Under for game total points (-0.1 Units / -0.38% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 77 games (-20.62 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 57 games (-19.86 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 78 games (-17.40 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the Team Total Over in 33 of their last 76 games (-17.35 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 76 games (-16.30 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 80 games (-31.66 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 76 games (-24.55 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 78 games (-23.25 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 80 games (-22.90 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 74 games (-22.23 Units / -26% ROI)

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Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Toronto Raptors

The Lakers are 11-25 (.306) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .555

The Lakers are 3-12 (.200) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .481

The Lakers are 5-8 (.385) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .479

The Lakers are 27-36 (.429) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

Toronto Raptors: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Raptors are 22-4 (.846) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .744

The Raptors are 23-10 (.697) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .564

The Raptors are 13-19 (.406) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .452

The Raptors are 26-43 (.371) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

Injury Report: Raptors vs. LakersWednesday‘s Game, Dec. 7

  • Juancho Hernangomez (Raptors): Hernangomez is out for Wednesday’s (Dec. 7) game against the Lakers.
  • Otto Porter Jr. (Raptors): Porter Jr. has not played since Nov. 14 and there is no timetable for his return.
  • Precious Achiuwa (Raptors): Raptors coach Nick Nurse said Achiuwa will miss another 2-3 weeks.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis left Tuesday’s (Dec. 6) game with flu-like symptoms and will not return.
  • Wenyen Gabriel (Lakers): The Lakers announced that Gabriel will be our for at least a week.

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers are shooting 31% from three (124/404) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Lakers are shooting 32% from three (67/208) in the first half this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Lakers have made 9.5 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

The Lakers have averaged 55.5 points in the paint per game (722 points/13 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48.9

Toronto Raptors Offensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 20.7 fast break points per game (290 points/14 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Raptors have averaged 10.8 fast break points per game (151 points/14 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Raptors have averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (1,260 rebounds/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.3

The Raptors have averaged 9.9 fast break points per game (139 points/14 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.5

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 5.8 blocks per game (284 blocks/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Lakers have blocked 867 shots since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Lakers have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (450 rebounds/13 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.1

The Lakers have averaged 8.1 steals per game (396 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Toronto Raptors Defensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 11.0 steals per game (154 steals/14 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Raptors have 154 steals this season — most among NBA teams

The Raptors have averaged 31.7 defensive rebounds per game (5,333 rebounds/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Raptors have averaged 8.9 steals per game (1,499 steals/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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