NBA: Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Lakers Predictions, Odds for Jan. 9

Raptors vs Lakers Preview

The Raptors (15-20) roll into Los Angeles fresh off their big 133-118 win Sunday over the Golden State Warriors- an impressive win where they held Steph Curry to zero three-point shots. The Lakers have been struggling lately – 18-19 on the season so far, right on the playoff line, in tenth place.

 Raptors vs Lakers Details

• Date: Jan. 9, 2024
• Time: 10:30 p.m. EST
• Location: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, CA)
• How to watch: TV: TSN; Radio: Sportsnet 590 The Fan

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Raptors Insights

The Raptors are 3-2 since the big trade with the New York Knicks on Dec. 30, adding RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley (and a draft pick), with OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn heading to Manhattan. They shot a season-best .585 from the field against the Warriors. And this is a key stat – over the past four games Toronto is averaging 125.8 points (tied for third in the NBA over that span), shooting .524 from the field, including .405 from three-point range. 

Barrett scored 37 points against the Warriors, and through the four games with the Raptors is averaging 21.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 31.4 minutes, shooting .538 from the field – including .526 from three-point range. The Raptors, with trade rumours around PF Pascal Siakam starting to heat up, are looking to make some substantive moves in the stands during this west coast swing. They’re currently one game out of ninth place in the Eastern Conference. C Jakob Poeltl will not play tonight due to an ankle issue.

Lakers  Insights

The Lakers have struggled lately. But they did snap a four-game losing streak Sunday, with a 106-103 win over the cross-town Clippers.  LeBron James led all scorers with 25 points. The Lakers were actually 3-10 going back the previous 13 games since winning that in-season tournament. Anthony Davis had a big game against the Clippers – 22 points and ten rebounds. On the injury front, ESPN reports that PF Rui Hachimura (calf) has been upgraded to doubtful, and both James (ankle) and Davis (ankle) are listed as day-to-day.

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Player Props

According to FanDuel, Quickley Points + Rebounds + Assists (O 27.5, 1.82; U 27.5, 1.96), Scottie Barnes Total Points (O 19.5, 1.90; U 19.5 1.87), and Davis Points + Rebounds + Assists (O 45.5 1.82; U 45.5 1.96) are seeing the most betting action. 

At DraftKings, Barnes Points Over 19.5 (1.95), Quickley Assists Over 4.5 (1.83), Barnes Rebounds Under 8.5 (2.05), Barnes Three Pointers Made Over 1.5 (1.71), and James First Field Goal (7.00) are among the most bet player props so far.

 Raptors vs Lakers Betting Odds: Our Picks & Predictions

• Moneyline: 2.55 (Raptors), 1.50 (Lakers)
• Spread: +4.5 1.90 (Raptors), -4.5 1.88 (Lakers)
• Over/Under: 236.00

Keep an eye today on James’ injury status since the Lakers’ offence flows through Davis and James. James has been dealing with that ankle issue all season but has still played 34 of 37 games. The Raptors have been scoring more since the trade but their defence has taken a hit with the departure of Anunoby. They’ve allowed 122.8 points per game in those five contests. We’re taking the Lakers ATS, that they’ll build off that win over the Clippers – if James plays. If he doesn’t then that bet is off. We’ll go with the Under then.

Odds as of 1:30 p.m. EST