Lakers vs. Raptors Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 18

Lakers vs. Raptors Game Info

• Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
• Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
• Coverage: SportsNet LA and TSN

The Toronto Raptors (25-18) are just 1.5-point underdogs against the Los Angeles Lakers (24-16) at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The game starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on SportsNet LA and TSN. The over/under in the matchup is set at 224.5.

Lakers vs. Raptors Odds & Spread

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Lakers vs. Raptors Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Raptors win (51.1%)

Lakers vs. Raptors Betting Trends

• The Lakers have covered the spread 20 times this season (20-19-1).
• The Raptors have 21 wins against the spread in 43 games this year.
• This season, Lakers games have hit the over 25 times out of 43 chances.
• Raptors games this season have hit the over on 17 of 43 set point totals (39.5%).
• Los Angeles has a worse record against the spread at home (9-9-1) than it does in away games (11-10-0).
• When playing at home, the Lakers exceed the over/under 78.9% of the time (15 of 19 games). They've hit the over in 47.6% of away games (10 of 21 contests).
• Toronto's winning percentage against the spread at home is .391 (9-14-0). On the road, it is .600 (12-8-0).
• Raptors games have gone above the over/under 43.5% of the time at home (10 of 23), and 35% of the time on the road (seven of 20).

Lakers Leaders

• Luka Doncic is averaging 33.6 points, 7.7 boards and 8.7 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.6 steals (sixth in NBA) and 0.5 blocked shots.
• Deandre Ayton averages 13.9 points, 8.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists.
• LeBron James averages 22.6 points, 6 rebounds and 6.9 assists.
• Jake Laravia is averaging 9.8 points, 4.3 boards and 2.1 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Marcus Smart is averaging 9.9 points, 3.1 boards and 2.9 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.

Raptors Leaders

• Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.5 points, 8.2 boards and 5.5 assists for the Raptors.
• The Raptors receive 21.8 points per game from Brandon Ingram, plus 6 rebounds and 3.7 assists.
• Immanuel Quickley averages 16.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 6.1 assists. He is sinking 42.3% of his shots from the field and 34.7% from beyond the arc, with 2.5 triples per contest.
• Per game, Sandro Mamukelashvili provides the Raptors 10.3 points, 4.8 boards and 1.9 assists, plus 0.7 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• The Raptors receive 7.2 points per game from Jamal Shead, plus 1.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists.

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