Lakers vs. Raptors: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 2, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 1, 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers (42-33) visit the Toronto Raptors (23-51) on April 2, 2024 at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors are underdogs by a 13.5-point margin as they enter the matchup with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games. A 236-point over/under has been set for the matchup.

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Lakers vs. Raptors Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Lakers -13.5 236

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Injury Report as of April 2

Lakers: Christian Wood: Out (Knee), Jalen Hood-Schifino: Out (Back), Jarred Vanderbilt: Out (Foot), Anthony Davis: Questionable (Left Knee), LeBron James: Questionable (Ankle), Gabe Vincent: Out (Knee), Jaxson Hayes: Probable (Calf), Cameron Reddish: Out (Personal)

Raptors: D.J. Carton: Out (Ankle), Jontay Porter: Out (Personal), Ochai Agbaji: Out (Hip), Ochai Agbaji: Out (Hip), Jakob Poeltl: Out (Finger), Scottie Barnes: Out (Hand), Christian Koloko: Out (Illness), Gary Trent: Out (Rest), RJ Barrett: Probable (Conditioning), Immanuel Quickley: Probable (Conditioning), Chris Boucher: Out (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Raptors (+13.5)
Total Pick Under (236)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Lakers vs. Raptors Stat Rankings

Lakers Avg. (Rank) Raptors Avg. (Rank)
117.7 (8th) Points Scored 112.7 (19th)
117.5 (23rd) Points Allowed 118.4 (24th)
43.2 (18th) Rebounds 42.5 (21st)
8.1 (30th) Off. Rebounds 10.9 (10th)
11.7 (24th) 3pt Made 11.6 (25th)
28.5 (7th) Assists 29.0 (5th)
13.3 (20th) Turnovers 13.2 (19th)

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Lakers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
LeBron James 65 25.4 7.3 8.1 1.2 0.6 2.2
Anthony Davis 70 24.7 12.7 3.6 1.2 2.4 0.4
D’Angelo Russell 69 18.1 3.1 6.4 0.9 0.5 2.9
Austin Reaves 75 16 4.4 5.6 0.8 0.3 1.8
Rui Hachimura 61 13.2 4.1 1.1 0.6 0.3 1.4

Raptors Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
RJ Barrett 53 19.5 5.3 3.2 0.5 0.4 1.6
Immanuel Quickley 62 16.4 3.6 4.6 0.7 0.1 2.5
Kelly Olynyk 22 12.2 5 4.8 1.4 0.7 0.9
Bruce Brown 33 12.1 4.7 3 1.1 0.2 1
Bruce Brown 29 9.6 4 2.8 0.7 0.3 0.6

Betting Trends

  • The Lakers’ record against the spread is 35-40-0.
  • This year, 41 of the Lakers’ 75 games have hit the over.
  • Los Angeles and its opponent have broken the 236-point mark 42 times this season.
  • The over/under for this game is 236 points, 0.8 more than the average point total for Lakers games this season.
  • Against the spread, the Raptors are 31-42-1 this year.
  • Toronto has one win ATS (1-2) as a 13.5-point underdog or greater this year.
  • There have been 36 Raptors games (out of 74) that hit the over this year.
  • So far this year, 31 Toronto’s games have featured more than 236 points scored.
  • Raptors games average 231.0 total points, 5.0 fewer than the total for this matchup.

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