Raptors vs. Lakers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 4

Raptors vs. Lakers Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena -- Toronto, Ontario
• Coverage: SportsNet LA

The Toronto Raptors (15-7) host the Los Angeles Lakers (15-5) after winning eight home games in a row. The Raptors are favored by only 2.5 points in the contest, which tips at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The over/under for the matchup is set at 228.5.

Raptors vs. Lakers Odds & Spread

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Raptors vs. Lakers Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Raptors win (52.1%)

Raptors vs. Lakers Betting Trends

• The Raptors have covered the spread 11 times in 22 games with a set spread.
• The Lakers are 13-7-0 against the spread this season.
• Raptors games have gone over the total nine times out of 20 chances this season.
• Lakers games this season have gone over the point total 14 times in 20 opportunities (70%).
• Toronto has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered four times in 10 games when playing at home, and it has covered seven times in 12 games when playing on the road.
• The Raptors have hit the over on the over/under in four of 10 home games (40%). They've fared better in road games, eclipsing the total in five of 12 matchups (41.7%).
• Los Angeles' winning percentage against the spread at home is .600 (6-4-0). Away, it is .700 (7-3-0).
• Lakers games have gone above the over/under 100% of the time at home (10 of 10), and 40% of the time on the road (four of 10).

Raptors Leaders

• Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.3 points, 7.9 boards and 5 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.4 steals and 1.6 blocked shots (eighth in league).
• Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.5 points, 3.7 assists and 5.7 rebounds.
• Immanuel Quickley averages 16.3 points, 4.6 boards and 6.4 assists.
• Sandro Mamukelashvili averages 10 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists, shooting 54.2% from the field and 39.6% from beyond the arc, with 1 made 3-pointers per game.
• Jamal Shead is averaging 5.6 points, 1.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.

Lakers Leaders

• Per game, Austin Reaves gives the Lakers 28.1 points, 5.7 boards and 6.6 assists. He also averages 1.2 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• Deandre Ayton averages 15.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists. He is also making 71.2% of his shots from the field (second in NBA).
• Rui Hachimura averages 14 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists. He is sinking 54.2% of his shots from the floor and 46.1% from beyond the arc (seventh in league), with 1.8 triples per contest.
• The Lakers are receiving 9 points, 3.9 boards and 2 assists per game from Jake Laravia.
• The Lakers receive 5.7 points per game from Jaxson Hayes, plus 3.9 boards and 1.2 assists.

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