The Lakers will aim to bounce back after a blowout loss against the Suns as they host the Raptors later tonight. Los Angeles has two players out and three players listed as day-to-day for this game.
Kendrick Nunn and Anthony Davis are both out long-term. Meanwhile, Malik Monk is probable, LeBron James is questionable and Talen Horton-Tucker is day-to-day.
For Toronto three players are on their injury report. OG Anunoby and Malachi Flynn are both out. First-time All-Star Fred VanVleet is questionable.
Both teams find themselves in play-in zones in Western and Eastern conferences respectively. The Raptors are seventh in the East and pushing for a direct playoff spot.
For the Lakers the situation is different as they are trying to hang on a play-in spot. With 29 wins and 38 losses L.A. is ninth in the West.
Ahead of tonight’s game, the Raptors are considered favorites amongst bookmakers, with NBA lines site Betway pricing Toronto at 1.55 to beat the Lakers. The odds for Los Angeles to win this game is at 2.75. Draw is 14.00.
