Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction 1/18/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Toronto Raptors and LA Lakers meet Sunday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers Pick.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors lost to the Clippers, beat the Pacers, and they play the Warriors next. The Raptors have won 8 of their last 13 games.

The Toronto Raptors are averaging 113.9 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 112.1 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 19.6 points and 5 rebounds. Scottie Barnes is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickly is dishing 6.1 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.

LA Lakers Betting Preview

The LA Lakers lost to the Hornets and Trail Blazers, and they play the Nuggets next. The Lakers have lost 5 of their last 6 games.

The LA Lakers are averaging 115.9 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.3 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.3 points and 8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 26.6 points and 5.2 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

• The Raptors have lost each of their last 10 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Lakers have won each of their last nine Sunday games at Crypto.com Arena.
• The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Lakers have covered the spread in five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

• The Raptors have won each of their last four games as road underdogs following a home loss.
• The Lakers have lost seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Raptors.
• The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games against Raptors teams that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of the last eight games between the Raptors and Lakers have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Raptors’ last five games as road underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.

Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts

• LeBron James is one of only 16 players in the league to have recorded 10+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
• Jake LaRavia ranks 30th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.4) this season.

Toronto Raptors Player Facts

• Brandon Ingram ranks 10th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (21.8) this season.
• Sandro Mamukelashvili ranks 10th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (51.8%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for field goal percentage this season (49.7%).
• The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for free throws made per game this season (21.5).
• The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (19.3) this season.
• The Raptors rank 29th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.7%).

Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report

The Lakers will be without Adou Thiero and Austin Reaves. Jaxson Hayes is questionable.

Jakob Poeltl, Ja’Kobe Walter, and RJ Barrett are out for the Raptors. Jamison Battle and Immanuel Quickley are questionable.

Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction

The Raptors have been sneaky good this season and have 12 road wins, so they’re capable of winning this game. The Lakers are also riding the struggle bus and are an aging team that played last night. There’s reason to be worried about the Lakers. However, the Lakers are also a veteran team that knows it can’t let these losses linger if they’re serious about making a playoff push. The Raptors haven’t beat the Lakers since December 2022. It’s pretty much a pick em. I’ll side with the Lakers at home. Lose this, and we’re getting closer to panic mode in LA.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -1.5