Lakers vs. Raptors odds, line: 2022 NBA picks, Dec. 7 predictions from proven computer model

The Toronto Raptors (12-12) play the Los Angeles Lakers (10-13) on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Toronto is favored by 9 points in the latest odds from Caesars Sportsbook. The over/under is set at 230. SportsLine's advanced a model that simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and returned well over $10,00 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons.

SportsLine's computer model has set its sights on Raptors vs. Lakers. The model is using its computer simulation to pick the winner.

Raptors vs. Lakers money line: Toronto -420, Los Angeles +320. Raptors vs Lakers spread: Raptors -9, Lakers over/under 230 points.

Lakers are coming off a disappointing performance against Cleveland and are on the fourth game of a six-game road trip. Los Angeles star Anthony Davis had to leave Tuesday's game after just eight minutes because of the flu. Toronto is playing its third straight home game and has had a day off in between every game. Pascal Siakam leads the Raptors with 24.5 points, 8.9 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game, and OG Anunoby is scoring 19. 1 points and grabbing 5.8 rebounds.

Lakers got off to a terrible start this season, going 2-10 through its first 12 games. Los Angeles has won eight of its last 11 games, including four of the last five on the road. LeBron James is averaging 25.8 points, 9.1 rebounds and 6.4 assists. Toronto will be without Precious Achiuwa and Otto Porter Jr.

The model simulates Raptors vs. Lakers 10,000 times and it's leaning Over. It also generated a point-spread pick that's hitting in almost 70% of simulations.