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LA Lakers (15-5) at Toronto (15-7)
- When: Dec 4 2025, 7:30 PM
- Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON, CAN
- TV: SportsNet LA
LA Lakers vs Toronto Preview & Prediction
Spread: Toronto -3.0
Moneyline: Toronto (-140)
Total: 228.5
Toronto Raptors Betting Breakdown
Toronto returns home looking to stretch its home winning streak to nine and finally break a five-game skid against the Lakers. The Raptors nearly blew another big lead on Tuesday, coughing up a 16-point cushion before scraping out a 121-118 win over Portland. Still, the win stabilized a shaky stretch that saw losses to New York and Charlotte thanks to blown opportunities late.
Scottie Barnes continues to be the engine. His two-way dominance was on display again with 28 points and a clutch block in the closing seconds. Toronto also won the live-ball rebounding battle, something the staff identified as non-negotiable. Jamal Shead’s first-half defensive burst — five steals — provided a rare bench spark and helped steady Toronto early.
From a betting standpoint, the Raptors are simply a different team at home and are handling the glass better than they were on the road. With Los Angeles arriving after a turnover-filled showing and short rest, Toronto holds the cleaner matchup and the more stable profile on their home court.
Raptors Player Prop Pick: Scottie Barnes Over 21.5 Points – He’s carrying the scoring load at home and should see a heavy usage rate against a Lakers defense that just surrendered 125.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Breakdown
Los Angeles arrives in Toronto with a winning streak snapped and a harsh reminder of what sloppy basketball brings. The Lakers coughed up 21 turnovers against Phoenix, which the Suns turned into 32 points. That simply will not fly on the road, especially with three road games in four nights.
LeBron was unusually quiet with just 10 points and three turnovers, while the offense stalled badly every time it tried to play too generously. Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic both logged sloppy giveaways, and the Lakers never found any rhythm in the halfcourt.
The road historically sharpens veteran teams, but L.A. must drastically clean up its ball security to stay competitive. The matchup is difficult: Toronto crashes the offensive glass, plays physical perimeter defense, and generates steals, all things that punish turnover-prone teams.
Lakers Player Prop Pick: LeBron James Over 7.5 Assists – Bounce-back spot as he tends to shift into facilitator mode when responding to bad offensive outings.
NBA Final Score & Expert Prediction
Toronto’s home dominance, defensive energy, and rebounding edge line up nicely against a Lakers team fresh off its sloppiest performance of the season. L.A. can keep it close if the turnovers disappear, but trusting that on short rest is tough.
Final Score: Raptors 118, Lakers 113
Lean: Toronto -3.0
Total: Over 228.5
- NBA Basketball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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