Raptors vs. Lakers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 18

Published Jan. 18, 2026 9:22 a.m. ET

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The Toronto Raptors (25-18) battle the Los Angeles Lakers (24-16) on January 18, 2026. The matchup airs on SportsNet LA and TSN. The Raptors are currently slim 1.5-point favorites over the Lakers. The over/under is 224.5 points for the game.

Take a look at 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: Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET
Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
TV: SportsNet LA and TSN
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Raptors vs Lakers Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Raptors	-1.5	-110	-110	224.5	-114	-106	-124	+104

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Raptors vs. Lakers Prediction

ATS Pick: Lakers (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (224.5)
Score Prediction: Lakers 116 - Raptors 114

Raptors vs. Lakers Betting Insights

The Raptors and their opponent have combined to score over 224.5 points, the current matchup's point total, in 22 of 43 games this year.
A total of 29 Lakers games this season (out of 40) have had more than 224.5 total points scored.
These teams average 230.5 points per game combined, six more than the over/under of 224.5.
Opponents of the two teams average a combined 5.1 more points per game, 229.6, than this matchup's over/under of 224.5 points.
Toronto has been the favorite in 25 games this season and has come away with the win 15 times (60%) in those contests.
Los Angeles has been victorious in seven, or 43.8%, of the 16 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
Los Angeles holds a 1-0 record in the last one head-to-head games against Toronto.
The Lakers also hold a 1-0 edge against the spread when squaring off against the Raptors.

Raptors Recent Trends

The Raptors have a 6-4 record against the spread while finishing 6-4 overall in their past 10 contests.
Toronto and its opponents have combined to score an average of 224.4 points in its last 10 games, 0.1 less than the 224.5 over/under in this matchup.
In the Raptors' 43 games this year, they have 21 wins against the spread.
Toronto has been favored by 1.5 points or more 23 times this season and are 9-14 ATS in those matchups.
Raptors games this year have gone over the total in 17 out of 40 opportunities (42.5%).
The 114 points per game the Raptors average are just 3.3 fewer points than the Lakers give up (117.3).
When Toronto totals more than 117.3 points, it is 10-6 against the spread and 12-4 overall.
The Raptors are shooting 47.1% from the field this season, 1.8 percentage points lower than the 48.9% the Lakers allow to opponents.
Against the spread, the Raptors have performed worse at home, covering nine times in 23 home games, and 12 times in 20 road games.
Toronto has gone over the total more consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in 10 of 23 home matchups (43.5%). In away games, it has hit the over in seven of 20 games (35%).
As a moneyline favorite, the Raptors have won a higher percentage of their games when playing at home (.625) compared to away games (.556).

Raptors Recent Stats

Stat	Average	Rank
Points Scored	114	24
Points Allowed	112.3	6
Rebounds	43	22
Assists	29.4	3
Steals	8.4	14
Blocks	4.5	18

Raptors Leaders

Scottie Barnes averages 19.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists per contest, shooting 50.1% from the field and 32.6% from beyond the arc with 1.1 made 3-pointers per contest.
Brandon Ingram puts up 21.8 points, 6 boards and 3.7 assists per game, shooting 47.4% from the floor and 35.3% from beyond the arc with 1.7 made 3-pointers per game.
Immanuel Quickley puts up 16.5 points, 4.2 boards and 6.1 assists per contest, shooting 42.3% from the field and 34.7% from beyond the arc with 2.5 made 3-pointers per game.
Sandro Mamukelashvili averages 10.3 points, 1.9 assists and 4.8 rebounds.
Jamal Shead posts 7.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game. Defensively he averages 1 steal and 0.1 blocks.

Raptors Player Props

	Points O/U	Points Over Odds	PPG
Brandon Ingram	24.5	-106	21.8
Scottie Barnes	21.5	+100	19.5
Immanuel Quickley	16.5	-130	16.5
Collin Murray-Boyles	10.5	-125	7.7
Sandro Mamukelashvili	10.5	-114	10.3

Lakers Recent Trends

The Lakers have gone 4-6 over their past 10 contests, with a 3-6-1 record against the spread during that span.
Los Angeles has averaged a total of 234.1 combined points over its last 10 games, 9.6 greater than this matchup's total of 224.5.
In the Lakers' 40 games this season, they have 20 wins against the spread.
This season, Los Angeles has an against-the-spread record of 7-9 in its 16 games as an underdog of 1.5 points or more.
Lakers games this year have eclipsed the over/under 62.5% of the time (25 out of 40 games with a set point total).
The Lakers put up just 4.2 more points per game (116.5) than the Raptors give up (112.3).
Los Angeles is 18-5-1 against the spread and 21-3 overall when it scores more than 112.3 points.
The Lakers are shooting 49.7% from the field, 3.5% higher than the 46.2% the Raptors' opponents have shot this season.
This season, the Lakers are 9-9-1 at home against the spread (.474 winning percentage). Away, they are 11-10-0 ATS (.524).
Los Angeles' games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (15 times out of 19) than away (10 of 21) this year.
As moneyline favorites, the Lakers have won a lower percentage of games at home (9-4) than on the road (7-3).

Lakers Recent Stats

Stat	Average	Rank
Points Scored	116.5	16
Points Allowed	117.3	20
Rebounds	41	26
Assists	25	23
Steals	8.1	16
Blocks	4	28

Lakers Leaders

Luka Doncic generates 33.6 points, 7.7 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game for the Lakers.
On a per-game basis, Deandre Ayton gets the Lakers 13.9 points, 8.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists. He also averages 0.7 steals and 1 block.
LeBron James is putting up 22.6 points, 6 rebounds and 6.9 assists per contest. He is sinking 50.8% of his shots from the field and 32.2% from 3-point range, with 1.6 triples per game.
Jake Laravia is putting up 9.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. He is making 46.5% of his shots from the field and 35% from beyond the arc, with 1.2 triples per contest.
Marcus Smart is putting up 9.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. He is sinking 40.3% of his shots from the floor and 31.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 treys per game.