Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Betting Tips and Best Bets

Mar 14, 2022

Raptors vs. Lakers Betting Picks & Predictions

LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers (29-38) will look to upset Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors when the Lakers take on the Raptors on March 14, 2022. The line has the Raptors favored by 4.5 points against the Lakers. Find more below on the Raptors vs. Lakers betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.

Raptors vs. Lakers Betting Line

Raptors vs Lakers Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
Raptors -4.5 – – – – – -185 155

Raptors vs. Lakers Game Info

  • Game Day: Monday, March 14, 2022
  • Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Arena: Staples Center

Computer Predictions for Raptors vs. Lakers

Computer picks for Raptors vs Lakers
ATS Score Prediction
Lakers 112 Raptors 108

Raptors vs. Lakers Betting Trends

  • Toronto was 30-37-0 against the spread last season.
  • As 4.5-point favorites or greater, the Raptors went 9-12 against the spread last season.
  • In 72 Toronto games last season, 35 of them hit the over.

    • Toronto Raptors Leaders

  • Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with 21.4 points per game and 7.2 rebounds last season, while also averaging 4.5 assists.
  • Fred VanVleet averaged a team-best 6.3 assists per contest last season. He also posted 19.6 points and 4.2 rebounds, shooting 38.9% from the floor and 36.6% from beyond the arc with 3.3 made 3-pointers per game (sixth in league).
  • Chris Boucher posted 13.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest last year. At the other end, he delivered 0.6 steals and 1.9 blocked shots (fourth in league).
  • Gary Trent Jr. put up 15.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game last year. Defensively, he delivered 1.0 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
  • Khem Birch averaged 7.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game last year, shooting 49.7% from the field.

    • Toronto Raptors Season Stats

    Stat Rank
    Field Goal % 44.3 25
    Opp. Field Goal % 46.3 18
    Rebounds Per Game 45.0 12
    Opp. Rebounds Per Game 44.4 14
    Turnovers Per Game 11.9 4
    Opp. Turnovers Per Game 15.3 2

    Lakers vs. Raptors Betting Trends

  • Los Angeles is 29-38-0 against the spread this year.
  • The Lakers are 9-9 as 4.5-point underdogs or greater.
  • Los Angeles has seen 38 of its 67 games go over the point total.

    • Los Angeles Lakers Leaders

  • LeBron James has the top spot on the Lakers leaderboards for scoring and rebounding with 29.7 points and 8.1 rebounds per game.
  • Russell Westbrook’s assist statline paces Los Angeles; he racks up 7.1 assists per game.
  • James’ steals (1.4 steals per game) and blocks (1.0 block per game) pace Los Angeles defensively.

    • Los Angeles Lakers Season Stats

    Stat Rank
    Field Goal % 46.6 10
    Opp. Field Goal % 46.4 19
    Rebounds Per Game 44.3 17
    Opp. Rebounds Per Game 47.1 27
    Turnovers Per Game 14.2 28
    Opp. Turnovers Per Game 13.8 9

    Raptors and Lakers Injury Report

    Raptors: Malachi Flynn: Out (Hamstring), OG Anunoby: Out (Finger), Fred VanVleet: Day To Day (Knee)
      Lakers: Talen Horton-Tucker: Day To Day (Ankle), LeBron James: Day To Day (Knee), Anthony Davis: Out (Foot), Kendrick Nunn: Out (Knee), Malik Monk: Day To Day (Shoulder)

    Betting Tips for Raptors vs. Lakers

    After taking a look at all of the key stats and trends for this matchup, our best bet against the spread is Lakers (+4.5). Our computer picks see the scoring going under the total of points, with the teams finishing with a final score of Raptors 112, Lakers 108 when all is said and done.

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