Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, 11/10/2024 Preview and Pick

Game: Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers

Date: Sunday, November 10, 2024

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Spectrum Sportsnet

Crypto.com Arena is where the Los Angeles Lakers (4-4) will attempt to defeat the Toronto Raptors (2-7) on Sunday.

The Raptors stepped onto the hardwood against the Kings and went home with a loss by a final score of 122-107 in their last game. Toronto wrapped up the game having earned a 48.9% FG percentage (43 of 88) and converted 10 out of their 34 3-pointers. At the charity stripe, the Raptors buried 11 of 15 tries for a rate of 73.3%. In regard to grabbing boards, they earned a total of 34 with 8 of them being offensive. They also doled out 25 dimes for the matchup as well as forcing the other team into 10 turnovers and having 7 steals. Pertaining to defending, Toronto let their opponent shoot 46.7% from the field on 42 of 90 shooting. Sacramento distributed 26 dimes and had 7 steals in this game. In addition, Sacramento collected 47 rebounds (15 offensive, 32 defensive) and added 1 block. Sacramento shot 87.5% when shooting free throws by burying 28 of their 32 shots. They also converted 10 of their 35 tries from long range. Regarding personal fouls, the Raptors walked away with 23 and the Kings accounted for 13 personal fouls.

RJ Barrett is one guy who was a major factor in the game. He ended up finishing with 23 points on 9 out of 19 shooting. He was on the court for 33 mins and totaled 3 rebounds. Barrett shot 47.4% from the floor and totaled 3 assists.

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Toronto comes into this contest with a mark of 2-7 on the campaign. They have an average of 118.0 points per game (8th in basketball) while connecting on 47.5% from the field. The Raptors are connecting on 33.3% on three-point shots (97 of 291) and 75.5% from the free throw line. As a unit, Toronto is pulling down 44.2 rebounds per game and has totaled 275 dimes this season, which has them ranked 1st in basketball in terms of passing the ball. They are losing possession via turnover 16.8 times per game and as a unit are committing 26.2 fouls on a nightly basis.

When they are on defense, the Raptors are forcing their opponents into 14.3 turnovers per game while drawing 20.8 personal fouls. They relinquish 35.8% on shots from downtown and they are ranked 30th in the league in PPG allowed (124.7). The Raptors defense is giving up and opponent field goal percentage of 48.4% (386 of 797) and they surrender 42.0 boards per game as a team. They are currently ranked 26th in the NBA in giving up assists to their opponents with 242 relinquished this year.

When they last played, the Lakers took a loss by a final score of 131-114 against the Grizzlies. Concerning cleaning up the glass, Los Angeles permitted Memphis to get 50 in total (12 on the offensive side). They went 50.0% from three-point range by connecting on 17 out of 34 and ended up shooting 18 out of 23 from the free throw line (78.3%). The Lakers allowed the Grizzlies to bury 48 out of their 93 attempts from the field which gave them a shooting percentage of 51.6% in this game. At the conclusion of this game, the Lakers shot 41 out of 93 from the field which had them shooting 44.1%. In terms of 3-point attempts, Los Angeles made 15 of 48 attempts (31.3%). They were able to make 17 of the free throw attempts for a percentage of 81.0%. The Grizzlies earned 17 fouls in this matchup which got the Lakers to the charity stripe for 21 attempts. They gave up possession 11 times, while getting 10 steals for the game. The Lakers corralled 28 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 37 in the game.

LeBron James ended up being a factor for the Lakers for the contest. He buried 15 of 24 in this game giving him a field goal percentage of 62.5%, and had 7 rebounds. James accumulated 39 points in his 35 mins of playing time and earned 6 assists in the matchup.

Los Angeles has a record of 4-4 for the year. The Lakers are committing 17.0 fouls per game while shooting 81.1% from the free throw line. They are getting an assist 26.6 times per game (12th in basketball) and they lose possession by turning the ball over 13.3 times per contest. Los Angeles has accounted for 927 points for the campaign (115.9 per game) and they snag 41.0 boards per game. As an offensive team, the Lakers are shooting 46.8% from the field, which has them ranked 13th in the NBA.

The Los Angeles defense gives up 35.8% from downtown (108 of 302) and opponents are connecting on 81.3% of their free throw shots. They have conceded 28.4 assists and 43.0 boards per game, which has them ranked 25th and 13th in the league. The Lakers on defense are ranked 24th in basketball in points allowed per game with 120.0. They have forced 13.9 turnovers on a nightly basis and have allowed teams to shoot 49.4% from the floor (28th in the league).

Who will win tonight's NBA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Toronto

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