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The Toronto Raptors<\/a> (25-18) visit the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> (24-16) Sunday. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, is set for 9:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s<\/a> NBA odds around the Raptors vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions<\/a> for the best bets.<\/p>\n Season series: Lakers lead 1-0<\/p>\n Toronto was handed a 121-117 OT loss by the LA Clippers Friday. It failed to cover as a 2.5-point home favorite and the Over (213.5) hit. The Raptors led for the majority of the game but were outscored 43-28 across the fourth quarter and OT to blow the lead. Toronto turned the ball over 18 times, resulting in 24 easy points for LA.<\/p>\n Los Angeles was routed 132-116 by the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday. The Lakers failed to cover as a 3.5-point road underdog and the Over (223.5) hit. L.A. was dominated 42-27 on the glass and also gave up 21 points off turnovers. The Lakers have lost 5 of their last 6 games and have allowed at least 120 points in each of their last 3 losses.<\/p>\n The Lakers escaped with a 123-120 win in the first matchup between these squads, covering as 2.5-point road underdogs as the Over (228.5) cashed Dec. 4. G Austin Reaves went off for 44 points and 10 assists to carry the Lakers to the win. The Raptors allowed 21 points off turnovers but held a 58-46 edge in points in the paint.<\/p>\n Watch the NBA on Fubo!<\/a>Raptors at Lakers odds<\/p>\n Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook<\/a>; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub<\/a> for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:41 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n Moneyline (ML): Raptors -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Lakers +110 (bet $100 to win $110)Against the spread (ATS): Raptors -1.5 (-115) | Lakers +1.5 (-105)Over\/Under (O\/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Raptors at Lakers key injuries<\/p>\n Raptors<\/p>\n F RJ Barrett (ankle) outC Jakob Poeltl (back) outG Immanuel Quickley (back) questionableG Ja’Kobe Walter (hip) out<\/p>\n Lakers<\/p>\n (Not yet submitted — below was for Saturday’s game)<\/p>\n C Deandre Ayton (knee) questionableG Luka Doncic (groin) outC Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) questionableG Austin Reaves (calf) out<\/p>\n For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report<\/a>.<\/p>\n Raptors at Lakers picks and predictionsPrediction<\/p>\n Raptors 121, Lakers 113<\/p>\n BET RAPTORS (-135).<\/p>\n If neither Ayton nor Hayes is able to go, look for the Lakers to struggle on the glass in a similar fashion to what we saw against Portland. Furthermore, with Doncic and Reaves out, L.A. simply won\u2019t have enough offense to pick up the win here.<\/p>\n The Lakers have been terrible defensively as of late, ranking 25th in defensive rating this season and allowing more than 120 points in 5 of their last 10 games. Toronto should force turnovers, dominate the glass and get out in transition to beat L.A.<\/p>\n PASS.<\/p>\n I lean toward the Raptors covering as -1.5 (-115) favorites against an injured Lakers team, but I recommend passing and focusing on the moneyline and\/or total with both teams dealing with so many injuries. That said, if you\u2019re extremely confident in Toronto, a small wager could be worth the risk, as this projects as a comfortable Raptors win.<\/p>\n BET OVER 224.5 (-110).<\/p>\n The Over has hit in all of L.A.\u2019s last 4 games and is 24-16 in Lakers games this season. For Toronto, the Over is 3-2 in its last 5 games. The Over has also hit in 8 of the last 10 meetings between these teams, including going 2-1 in the last 3 matchups in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n Given how poorly the Lakers have defended, there isn\u2019t an offense in the league that can\u2019t put up at least 120 points on this team, making the Over a strong play here.<\/p>\n For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com<\/a> and BetFTW<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter\/X<\/a> and like us on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n Access more NBA coverage:<\/p>\n HoopsHype<\/a> | Celtics Wire<\/a> | Nets Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Rockets Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Sixers Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Thunder Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Warriors Wire<\/a>\u00a0| LeBron Wire<\/a> |\u00a0Rookie Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0List Wire<\/a><\/p>\n Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. 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