| MATCHUP | Toronto Raptors | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-2 | 4-2 |
| Spread | +4.5 -110 | -4.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +160 | -192 |
| Total | Over 227.5 (-110) | Under 227.5 (-110) |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Sunday, November 1, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NBA League Pass | |
Raptors vs Lakers Prediction
The Lakers should be eager for a bounce-back performance after blowing a ridiculous lead to the Warriors. The Lakers come back home to play a Raptors team they’ve beaten in 8 of the last 9 meetings. The Raptors defend at a high level, but the offense continues to be hit or miss, and they’re still down one of their top players in Leonard.
The Lakers also have the spacing to stretch this Raptors defense and make it easier to get quality looks. We’re not being asked to lay anything crazy. I’ll side with the Lakers on Sunday night as they continue their dominance over Canada’s team.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors split with the Magic, lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the Clippers next. The Raptors have won 10 of their last 17 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 116.8 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 106.2 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Scottie Barnes is averaging 24 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Kawhi Leonard is averaging 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds. RJ Barrett is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickley is dishing 6 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 25.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Clippers, lost to the Warriors, and they play the Heat next. The Lakers have won 7 of their last 9 regular season games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 118.5 points on 50.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 46 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 36.2 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 23.8 points and 3.5 rebounds. Walker Kessler is the third double-digit scorer, and Ziaire Williams is grabbing 3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last seven games against the Raptors.
- The Raptors have lost each of their last six games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won seven of their last eight games following a loss.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last five night games following a road loss.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games following a road loss.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last five games after losing as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Lakers’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Raptors’ last four games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Austin Reaves ranks 2nd amongst qualified Guards for FG% (54.8%) this season.
- Matisse Thybulle ranks T15th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.8) this season.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Scottie Barnes ranks 3rd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (94.4%) this season.
- Ja’Kobe Walter ranks T9th amongst qualified players for assist-to-turnover ratio (5.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (80.5).
- The Lakers have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q1 this season – led by 23 points vs. the Warriors on October 30.
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (33.0).
- The Raptors rank 1st in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (34.4).