Total of the Week NBA
(NBA) Lakers (LAL) vs. Raptors (TOR),
Total: 230.50 | -110.00 Over
Result: Win
ASA play on OVER 230.5 LA Lakers at Toronto Raptors, 7:40 PM ET - These are currently two of the worst defensive teams in the NBA with the Lakers allowing 1.178-points per possession (25th) while the Raptors allow 1.240PPP and rank last in the NBA. Both teams prefer to play fast, ranking 10th and 11th in pace of play. Knowing this game will be up-tempo with two bad defenses is enough for us to bet this Over at a marginal total that is barely higher than league average. The Lakers are 10th in Offensive Efficiency and the Raptors are 15th. Toronto has allowed 127 and 138 points in their last two games to Denver and Charlotte. The Lakers gave up 134 to the Cavs last time out and 127 to the Kings two games ago. This game should easily get into the 240’s. Bet the Over.