The Raptors will play the Lakers on Sunday, January 18th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers will tip-off on Sunday, January 18th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Toronto Raptors come to this game with a 93.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, is currently 92.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Toronto Raptors - The Toronto Raptors currently have a 12-8 away team record. They now rank 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers come to the floor sporting a 11-8 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 7th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Toronto Raptors currently rank 22nd (114.0) for average points scored per game. The Los Angeles Lakers stand 14th, averaging 116.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.3 points against the Toronto Raptors, ranking them 25th in the league. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 13th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 116.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Toronto Raptors currently have a 4-8 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, come to the game with a 4-5 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Toronto Raptors have a 25-18 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 24-15 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye basketball fans! The Raptors be clashin' with the Lakers...in Los Angeles this Sunday. Feel the roar of the crowd!
The Raptors stand at 25-18 overall, while the Lakers be 24-15...on the season. Both teams be fightin' for playoff position.
Toronto be holdin' a 4-8 division record, while Los Angeles be...sittin' at 4-5 in their division. It be a close match!
The Raptors be scorin' an average of 114.0 points per game...compared to the Lakers' 116.5 points per game. It be a high-scoring affair!
Be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below. Set sail for an epic showdown on the hardwood!
Best Raptors at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Toronto Raptors | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Toronto Raptors | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -1.5 -102 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Toronto Raptors are +1.5 -118 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 223.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 223.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Toronto Raptors are the -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Raptors
Lakers
1/18/26 9:40pm EST | +1.5 -118-1.5 -102 |
Underdog Toronto Raptors - Toronto Raptors bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A +1.5 Toronto Raptors underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -1.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
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Raptors
Lakers
Game to Overtime
1/18/26 9:40pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
TOR at LAL 1/18/26 9:40pm EST | 111.5 o -120111.5 u -105Bet |
Raptors
Team Total Points
TOR at LAL 1/18/26 9:40pm EST | 111.5 o -115111.5 u -110Bet |
Brandon Ingram
Points Scored
TOR at LAL 1/18/26 9:40pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
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Collin Murray-Boyles
Points Scored
TOR at LAL 1/18/26 9:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
TOR at LAL 1/18/26 9:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -118Bet |
Immanuel Quickley
Points Scored
TOR at LAL 1/18/26 9:40pm EST | 16.5 o +10016.5 u -130Bet |
Jake LaRavia
Points Scored
TOR at LAL 1/18/26 9:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11812.5 u -115Bet |
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Jamal Shead
Points Scored
TOR at LAL 1/18/26 9:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
TOR at LAL 1/18/26 9:40pm EST | 24.5 o +10524.5 u -140Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
TOR at LAL 1/18/26 9:40pm EST | 34.5 o -11034.5 u -125Bet |
Marcus Smart
Points Scored
TOR at LAL 1/18/26 9:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
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Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
TOR at LAL 1/18/26 9:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Sandro Mamukelashvili
Points Scored
TOR at LAL 1/18/26 9:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -118Bet |
Scottie Barnes
Points Scored
TOR at LAL 1/18/26 9:40pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
Immanuel Quickley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
TOR at LAL 1/18/26 9:40pm EST | 25.5 u -11025.5 o -120Bet |
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LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
TOR at LAL 1/18/26 9:40pm EST | 37.5 o -12037.5 u -110Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
TOR at LAL 1/18/26 9:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
Scottie Barnes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
TOR at LAL 1/18/26 9:40pm EST | 33.5 u -12033.5 o -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | 33 | 21 | 0.611 | +8.0 | 15-10 | 18-11 | 5-6 | 22-14 | 116.0 | 116.0 | 0.0 | W1 | 6-4 |
| Toronto Raptors | 32 | 23 | 0.582 | +9.5 | 16-13 | 16-10 | 4-9 | 24-15 | 113.8 | 112.3 | +1.5 | L1 | 6-4 |
Toronto Raptors & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Toronto Raptors Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Raptors | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +4000 Bet |
Toronto Raptors & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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