Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 04/12/2025, 02:50  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 04/12/2025 at 02:54 in NBA Predictions

The Toronto Raptors will be at home against the LA Lakers in their next assignment in the NBA. They enter this match sitting second in the Western Conference, the same position the Lakers hold in the West. Read on to find our prediction for this match.

The Raptors got back to winning ways last time out, defeating the Blazers at home 121-118. Darko Rajakovic’s men, who have been one of the season’s success stories, had lost back-to-back matches going into the Blazers game.

Before that slip, they had put up a nine-game winning streak, which currently stands as the third longest this season. For this game, R.J. Barrett and Jakob Poltl are unavailable due to injury.

The Lakers are also coming into this contest missing key players. Marcus Smart is dealing with a back problem, while Luka Dončić is out due to personal reasons.

Missing Doncic, especially, is a big blow for J.J. Redick's men, who have heavily relied on the Slovenian’s all-around game. Doncic is one of the frontrunners for MVP and is leading the team in four categories.

The Lakers arrive in Toronto, where they have won in their last two trips, seeking to return to winning ways. LA is coming off a demoralizing 125-108 loss at home to the Suns that snapped a seven-game winning streak.