Raptors vs. Lakers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 4

The Los Angeles Lakers (15-5) travel to face the Toronto Raptors (15-7) after victories in three road games in a row. Toronto is a small 2.5-point favorite against Los Angeles when the Raptors square off against the Lakers on Thursday. The over/under for the matchup is set at 228.5.

Here is everything you need to know to know about the Raptors-Lakers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Raptors vs. Lakers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
• TV: SportsNet LA
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Raptors vs. Lakers Prediction

ATS Pick: Raptors (- 2.5)
O/U Pick: Over (228.5)
Score Prediction: Raptors 119 - Lakers 114

Raptors vs. Lakers Betting Insights

• Raptors games have finished over 228.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 11 times (out of 22) this season.
• This season, 14 of the Lakers' 20 games have had a combined total higher than 228.5 points scored.
• The two teams average a combined 8.3 more points per game (236.8) than this matchup's total of 228.5 points.
• Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 229 points per game, 0.5 more than the point total for this matchup.
• Toronto has won 11, or 78.6%, of the 14 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Los Angeles has won in six of the nine contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• In the last two head-to-head meetings, Los Angeles has a 2-0 record against Toronto.
• The Lakers have an advantage against the spread as well (2-0) when hitting the court against the Raptors.
• Versus the point spread, the Raptors have failed to cover in four games in a row, and they were the favorites in three of them.

Raptors Recent Trends

• The Raptors are 4-6 against the spread and 8-2 overall over their past 10 contests.
• Toronto has averaged a total of 233.5 combined points over its last 10 games, five greater than this game's over/under of 228.5.
• The Raptors are 11-11-0 against the spread this year.
• Toronto has been favored by 2.5 points or more 10 times this season and are 5-5 ATS in those matchups.
• The Raptors have gone over the point total in 45% of their opportunities this year (nine times over 20 games with a set point total).
• The Raptors record just 1.8 more points per game (117.7) than the Lakers give up (115.9).
• Toronto is 8-6 against the spread and 10-4 overall when scoring more than 115.9 points.
• This season, the Raptors have a 49.2% shooting percentage from the field, which is 0.9% higher than the 48.3% of shots the Lakers' opponents have knocked down.
• The Raptors have done a better job covering the spread in road games (7-5-0) than they have at home (4-6-0).
• In home games, Toronto eclipses the total 40% of the time (four of 10 games). It hits the over more consistently in road games, topping the total in 41.7% of games (five of 12).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Raptors have picked up the win in eight of nine games at home, good for a .889 winning percentage. They have won three of five games on the road (.600) as a moneyline favorite.

Raptors Recent Stats

Raptors Leaders

• Scottie Barnes averages 20.3 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.4 steals and 1.6 blocks (eighth in NBA).
• Brandon Ingram posts 21.5 points, 5.7 boards and 3.7 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1 steal and 0.6 blocks.
• Immanuel Quickley averages 16.3 points, 6.4 assists and 4.6 boards per game.
• Sandro Mamukelashvili puts up 10 points, 4.2 boards and 1.7 assists per contest, shooting 54.2% from the field and 39.6% from downtown with 1 made treys per contest.
• Jamal Shead averages 5.6 points, 5.3 assists and 1.5 boards.

Raptors Player Props

Lakers Recent Trends

• The Lakers are 6-4 against the spread and 8-2 overall in their past 10 games.
• Los Angeles' average total over the last 10 games is 3.6 points greater than the 228.5 total given for this matchup.
• In the Lakers' 20 games this year, they have 13 wins against the spread.
• This year, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 3-3 in its six games as an underdog of 2.5 points or more.
• Lakers games this season have gone over the total in 14 of 20 opportunities (70%).
• The Lakers put up six more points per game (119.1) than the Raptors give up to opponents (113.1).
• Los Angeles has put together a 13-1 ATS record and a 14-0 overall record in games it scores more than 113.1 points.
• The Lakers' 51.3% shooting percentage from the field this season is 5.3 percentage points higher than the Raptors have allowed to their opponents (46%).
• This year, the Lakers are 6-4-0 at home against the spread (.600 winning percentage). Away, they are 7-3-0 ATS (.700).
• Looking at the over/under, Los Angeles' games have finished over more often at home (10 of 10, 100%) than on the road (four of 10, 40%).
• The Lakers, when moneyline favorites, have won a higher percentage of games at home (5-1) than away (4-1) this season.

Lakers Recent Stats

Lakers Leaders

• Austin Reaves is averaging 28.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.6 assists per contest. He's also draining 51.9% of his shots from the field and 36.4% from 3-point range, with 2.8 triples per game.
• On a per-game basis, Deandre Ayton gives the Lakers 15.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists. He also averages 0.7 steals and 1.1 blocked shots.
• The Lakers are getting 14 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game from Rui Hachimura this year.
• Jake Laravia is averaging 9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2 assists per contest. He is making 46.5% of his shots from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, with 1 treys per contest.
• Jaxson Hayes is putting up 5.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. He is making 75.5% of his shots from the floor.

Lakers Player Props

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