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Toronto Raptors are scheduled to host the likes of Lebron James-led Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA 2022-23 regular season at the Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night. The Raptors are placed eighth in the Eastern Conference standings with 12 wins in 24 games while the Lakers have managed the 13th spot in the Western Conference standings with 10 victories in 23 games so far this season.
Los Angeles Lakers dealt a huge blow during their fixture against Cleveland Cavaliers as star center Anthony Davis felt flue-like symptoms and left the game after playing just eight minutes. On the other hand, Toronto Raptors are also struggling to register consecutive wins and both the teams are capable to claim the victory on Wednesday night.
Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers: Match Prediction
Head-To-Head:
- In their last 10 games against each other, the Raptors have dominated the matchup with eight victories while the Lakers won two games.
Top Players:
- The Raptors include Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, Juancho Hernangomez as their star players.
- The Lakers include LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, Lonnie Walker as their star players.
Injured/Questionable Players:
- Lakers: Anthony Davis, Wenyen Gabriel, Cole Swider
- Raptors: Precious Achiuwa, Juancho Hernangomez, Otto Porter Jr.
Average Quarter score: (Raptors 112-108 Lakers)
- 1st quarter: 30-26
- 2nd quarter: 24-28
- 3rd quarter: 26-24
- 4th quarter: 32-30
Lakers at Raptors: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 7.5 points (Lakers +7.5)
Over/Under (OU): 225.5 (Under)
Prediction: Raptors 112-108 Lakers
Money Line:
- The Raptors have -339 odds to pick up the win, while the Lakers are listed at +269 to claim victory.
- This season, the Raptors have won four of the five games they were named favorites while the Lakers won three of the 12 games they played as underdogs.
Against The Spread:
- In the NBA 2022-23 season, the Lakers managed 114.8 points per game while the Raptors averaged 110.8 points per game.
- From their opponents this season, the Raptors averaged 1.0 points more per game, and the Lakers managed a difference of 0.3 points less per game.
Over/Under:
- For the Raptors, six players are averaging more than 10 points per game as Pascal Siakam leads the squad with 24.5 points per game followed by OG Anunoby with 19.1 points per game.
- For the Lakers, five players are averaging more than 10 points per game as Anthony Davis leads the squad with 27.3 points per game followed by LeBron James with 25.8 points per game.
Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers: How to Watch
When and where will the Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers, NBA 2022-23 match take place?
The NBA match between Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Lakers will take place on December 8 at 6:00 am IST (Dec 7, 7:30 pm ET) at the Scotiabank Arena.
Where to watch the live telecast of Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers, NBA 2022-23 in India and the US?
The live telecast of the NBA match between Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Lakers will be available on Sports 18 in India and on TNT and NBA TV in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers, NBA 2022-23 in India and the US?
The NBA match between Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Lakers can be streamed live on Voot Select, Jio TV, NBA.com on subscription basis in India, and on ESPN and ABC in the US.
Where to catch live scores of Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers, NBA 2022-23?
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