The LA Lakers (15-5) visit the Toronto Raptors (15-7) on Thursday. Tip-off from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, is at 7:20 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the V nickname vs. H nickname odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

2024-25 season series: Lakers won 2-0

The Lakers had their 7-game winning streak snapped Monday in a 125-108 loss at home to the Phoenix Suns as 5.5-point favorites with the Over (231.5) cashing. G Luka Doncic scored 38 points and pulled down 11 rebounds, but his plus-minus was minus-25. He is out for Thursday's game.

The Raptors have won 10 of their last 12 games. They are coming off a win Tuesday to snap a small 2-game skid, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 121-118 as 5-point home f

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