<strong> Toronto Raptors vs. L.A. Lakers Point Spread - Pick</strong>
<strong>Betting Odds:</strong> TOR +5.5 / LA -5.5
<strong>Over/Under Total:</strong> 204.5
<strong>Moneyline:</strong> OFF
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<strong>Team Records Straight up and Against the Point Spread:</strong><br />
Toronto Raptors: 6-12 SU / 7-11 ATS
L.A. Lakers: 10-4 / 12-6-1 ATS
<strong>Sagarin PREDICTOR Power Rankings</strong>
Toronto Raptors: 87.87
L.A. Lakers: 87.90
<strong>Betting Trends Worth Noting:</strong><br />
1. IND is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.
2. IND is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
3. OKC is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
4. OKC is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
<strong>Key Injuries:</strong><br />
TOR
Tyler Hansbrough PF - Dec 7: Day-To-Day
LA
Steve Nash PG - Dec 7: Out
Kobe Bryant SG - Dec 7: Out
Chris Kaman C - Dec 6: Day-To-Day
<strong>Matchup Analysis:</strong><br />
Kobe Bryant will make his return tonight and he will help the Lakers beat the Raptors and cover the spread as well.
<strong>Jason's Pick to Cover the Point Spread:</strong> Lakers -5.5
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<strong>Betting Odds:</strong> TOR +5.5 / LA -5.5
<strong>Over/Under Total:</strong> 204.5
<strong>Moneyline:</strong> OFF
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<strong>Team Records Straight up and Against the Point Spread:</strong><br />
Toronto Raptors: 6-12 SU / 7-11 ATS
L.A. Lakers: 10-4 / 12-6-1 ATS
<strong>Sagarin PREDICTOR Power Rankings</strong>
Toronto Raptors: 87.87
L.A. Lakers: 87.90
<strong>Betting Trends Worth Noting:</strong><br />
1. IND is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.
2. IND is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
3. OKC is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
4. OKC is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
<strong>Key Injuries:</strong><br />
TOR
Tyler Hansbrough PF - Dec 7: Day-To-Day
LA
Steve Nash PG - Dec 7: Out
Kobe Bryant SG - Dec 7: Out
Chris Kaman C - Dec 6: Day-To-Day
<strong>Matchup Analysis:</strong><br />
Kobe Bryant will make his return tonight and he will help the Lakers beat the Raptors and cover the spread as well.
<strong>Jason's Pick to Cover the Point Spread:</strong> Lakers -5.5
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