The'Toronto Raptors'(32-35) wrap up a 5-game road trip against Los Angeles Lakers'(32-34) Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Raptors failed to cover the spread as 2.5-point underdogs Wednesday in a 108-100 loss at the Los Angeles Clippers. Toronto was outscored 59-51 in the 2nd half and has lost back-to-back games for the 1st time since Feb. 1.
The Lakers covered as 1.5-point underdogs Tuesday in a 112-103 loss vs. the Memphis Grizzlies. C'Anthony Davis finished with 30 points and 22 rebounds, both game-highs, as Los Angeles improved to 3-1 in its last 4 games without F'LeBron James'(foot).
Lakers G D’Angelo Russell'(ankle) is expected to return from a 6-game absence Friday.