Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 09/01/2024, 05:30  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Los Angeles Lakers will play host to the Toronto Raptors at the Crypto.com Arena in the NBA on Tuesday night. The hosts are 18-19 and tenth in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 15-21 and 11th in the Eastern Conference. 

The Toronto Raptors are in good form, winning three of their last four games and coming off a convincing 133-118 road victory against the Warriors. RJ Barrett led the team with an impressive performance, scoring 37 points and contributing six assists on 13-of-20 shooting, while Chris Boucher added 17 points off the bench. Toronto ranks 16th in scoring in the NBA with 115 points per game, and defensively, they are also 16th, allowing 114.6 points per game. The team boasts solid shooting percentages, with a 48.1% field goal accuracy and a 35.3% success rate from beyond the arc. Defensively, the Raptors are holding opponents to 115.7 points per game, ranking 17th in the league. However, opponents are shooting at a high percentage, with 48.2% from the field and 38.1% from beyond the arc against the Raptors. Otto Porter Jr., Christian Koloko, and Jakob Poeltl are listed as doubtful for the upcoming match.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling with poor form, enduring a four-game losing streak before breaking it with a 106-103 victory over the Clippers. LeBron James played a key role in the win, leading the team with 25 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, while Anthony Davis contributed 22 points. The Lakers score an average of 113.5 points per game, just 2.2 points fewer than the points allowed by the Raptors (115.7). They maintain shooting percentages of 48.4% from the field and 35.2% from beyond the arc. Defensively, the Lakers rank 16th in the NBA, allowing 114.6 points per game. Opposing teams are shooting at a rate of 46.5% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range against the Lakers. Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent are both doubtful for the upcoming match.