Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - December 7 | 2022-23 NBA Season
The Los Angeles Lakers (10-13) will look to bounce back from their second loss this season to the Cleveland Cavaliers when they face the Toronto Raptors (12-12) tonight. The Cavaliers loss snapped a three-game winning streak for the Lakers, who've endured a mostly disappointing season thus far.
The Raptors, meanwhile, fell in defeat to the Boston Celtics 116-110 earlier this week. They've gone 1-3 in their past four games and have slumped to a 50-50 win-loss ratio during what's been a challenging season for the Toronto outfit thus far.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors Match Details
Fixture: Lakers @ Raptors
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 7, 07:40 p.m. ET
Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors Injury Report
On the Lakers' front, power forwards Cole Swider, Wenyen Gabriel, and center Anthony Davis are all out due to a foot issue, a shoulder injury, and the flu, respectively.
On the Raptors' end, power forwards Precious Achiuwa and Juancho Hernangomez are out due to ankle injuries. Small forward Otto Porter Jr. is out due to a toe injury.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors Betting Odds & Spreads
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Lakers vs. Raptors Starting 5s
Lakers - PG: Dennis Schroder, SG: Patrick Beverley, SF: Lonnie Walker, PF: LeBron James, C: N/A
Raptors - PG: Fred VanVleet, SG: OG Anunoby, SF: Scottie Barnes, PF: Pascal Siakam, C: Christian Koloko
Lakers vs. Raptors Prediction
Anthony Davis' early departure from last night's game will trickle into tonight as well, with the star center and power forward missing the Raptors' game due to illness. After enjoying a three-game winning streak and expectations of a major comeback this season, the Lakers have already endured another setback and are coming into tonight's game without much momentum.
The Raptors, meanwhile, have had an average season. They have failed to ever gain much momentum whilst avoiding slipping too far down the rankings. They will have the homefield advantage tonight and are better rested having not played last night. The Toronto outfit are also less hampered by injuries than their LA opponents for tonight's game.
Prediction: Raptors -10 (-108)
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