Raptors Game Tonight: Raptors vs Lakers Odds, Starting Lineup, Injury Report, Predictions, TV Channel for Mar. 18
By Mike Luciano
The Toronto Raptors had some difficult matchups on the schedule during their West Coast road trip, but the likes of Pascal Siakam and Precious Achiuwa stepped up to help them reel off five consecutive wins. The latest Raptors odds have them positioned to snatch up their sixth straight victory.
For the second time this week, Toronto must contend with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. While the Lakers didn’t technically get blown out in LA, the fact that Toronto took a 24-point lead in the first quarter shows how dominant they were early on.
With the Cavaliers slipping, Toronto is going to need to pick up every win they can get. Doing so would help Nick Nurse and the squad get to the No. 6 seed in the conference and avoid getting stuck in a play-in against the rival Nets.
Will Toronto be able to once again take down James and the Lakers? Will LA pull off a road upset that finally brings an end to Toronto’s winning streak in Canada?
Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors Odds, Spread, Over/Under
The latest odds from WynnBET have Toronto as -9 favorites against the spread, with this squad -110 (bet $110 to win $100) to cover. Toronto is -425 on the moneyline, while Los Angeles checks in at +325 (bet $100 to win $325).
The over-under in this contest is 225.0, with the under coming in at -110 and the over listed at -110.
Raptors Starting Lineup Tonight
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Raptors Injury Report
OG Anunoby and Malachi Flynn are out. Fred VanVleet appears ready to play.
Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Lakers might technically be in a playoff spot at the moment, but it’s so obvious that they are just counting down the days until this season is over. Considering all of the reasons to come into this game without tons of motivation, it’s fair to say that Toronto will likely have more effort.
Assuming that Toronto’s ability to create havoc on the defensive end once again helps them get out to an early lead, the Raptors should be able to eventually grind out a win. If James ends up sitting out, the odds of victory are only going to get better.
Raptors 116, Lakers 109
What channel is the Toronto Raptors game on?
Friday’s game will be broadcast at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT on SportsNet for Canadian audiences as well as Spectrum Sportsnet for American fans.
Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Stream
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Raptors Next Game and Schedule
Toronto will face off against the 76ers before a trio of games against rivals from the Central Division like the Bulls and Cavaliers.
Mar. 20 @ Philadelphia
Mar. 21 @ Chicago
Mar. 24 vs. Cleveland
Mar. 26 vs. Indiana