Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers 3/10/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
As the regular season winds down, the Toronto Raptors are looking to bounce back from a two-game skid with a win on Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center.
Currently sitting at 9th in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 32-35, the Raptors have struggled in the Atlantic Division, trailing the first-place Boston Celtics by 14 games.
Toronto suffered a 108-100 loss against the Clippers on Wednesday, their third loss in the last four games.
Leading the way for the Raptors is forward Pascal Siakam, who is averaging 24.7 points per game, while center Jacob Poeltl is grabbing 8.9 rebounds per game.
Guard Fred VanVleet has been a key contributor, averaging 19.4 points and 6.9 assists per game. Toronto boasts a balanced attack with six players averaging double figures in scoring and the team averages 112.6 points per game.
- Toronto is 11-2 ATS in their last 13 outings with the Lakers.
- The Raptors are 14-2 SU in their last 16 games against the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The Toronto Raptors are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
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Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers Predictions 3/10/2023
The Los Angeles Lakers aim to extend their winning streak to three games when they welcome the Toronto Raptors on Friday.
Despite sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings with a 32-34 record, the Lakers are tied for the ninth spot in the playoff race with New Orleans but hold the tiebreaker.
The team’s recent performances have been encouraging, winning six of their last eight games, including a 112-103 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Unfortunately, the Lakers will continue to miss the services of their leading scorer LeBron James due to injury.
In his absence, Anthony Davis has taken on the mantle of leading scorer, averaging 26.5 points per game, and leading the team in rebounds with an average of 12.5 per game.
D’Angelo Russell is the leader in assists with an average of 5.0 per game. Despite these key absences, the Lakers are averaging a solid 116.6 points per game.
- The total went OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers’ last 5 contests with the Raptors.
- The total remained UNDER in 6 of the LA Lakers’ last 6 games at home.
- The LA Lakers are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games at home against Toronto.
Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA pick for this game is the Los Angeles Lakers. In the absence of their top scorer LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers are set to take the court.
However, despite this, the Lakers have managed to emerge victorious in six of their last eight games, covering the spread on each occasion.
Moreover, the team has a strong track record against Eastern Conference opponents, having covered the number in seven of their last 10 meetings.
The return of Anthony Davis has proven to be a major boost for the Lakers, with the power forward leading the team in both scoring and rebounding while also acting as a reliable rim protector, averaging 2.1 blocks per game.
Final Score Prediction: The Lakers will clinch the victory and cover ATS, finishing 115-109.
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Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers 3/10/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NBA Starting Time: 10:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Crypto.com Arena, CA
Date: Friday, March 10, 2023
TV: NBA TV
NBA Odds: Los Angeles Lakers -1
NBA Totals: 225.5