Lakers vs Raptors Picks and Predictions: Scoring Slows With AD and LeBron Absent

Anthony Davis and LeBron James will miss the game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers lost to the Cavaliers in Cleveland last night. Toronto Raptors have lost three of their last four games. The Raptors are a double-digit favorite.

Lakers vs. Raptors is a game without LeBron and AD.

Anthony Davis and LeBron James are absent for the game between the Lakers and the Raptors. The Lakers have struggled without them. Toronto's defense is very good and leads the NBA in steals per game. It's the second game in as many nights for LA without AD and now LBJ. The total of 228.5 is too high. LA's offense has struggled this season, but the team ranks 10th in defensive rating. Raptors' offense is still a work in progress.

Lakers vs. Raptors is a game with LeBron and AD absent. Los Angeles is favored by under 228 points.

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Lakers are 11.5-point underdogs against the Raptors. Both Davis and LeBron are out, so the odds are high. The Raptors have been 9. 5-points favorites or greater just twice this season. They are 2-0 straight up and 1-1 ATS in those games. Toronto has played down to the level of its competition lately and is just 1 of 6 Ats in its last 7 games against teams with losing records.

The Lakers and Raptors are playing each other. Los Angeles is not good at shooting the basketball. Toronto ranks 22nd in the NBA in scoring at 110.8 points per game. The Raptors also rank 24th in pace of play.

The Under is 5-1 in the Raptors’ last six games following a game in which they allowed 100 points or more.

Lakers vs Raptors is a game with a lot of injuries. AD and LeBron are absent.