The Toronto Raptors (25-18) take on the Los Angeles Lakers (24-16) on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena. It starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on SportsNet LA and TSN.
In their most recent game on Saturday, the Lakers suffered a 132-116 loss to the Trail Blazers. The Raptors’ last outing was a 121-117 overtime loss to the Clippers on Friday. Marcus Smart scored a team-high 25 points for the Lakers in the loss. Scottie Barnes scored 24 points in the Raptors’ loss, leading the team.
When is Lakers vs. Raptors?
This matchup between the Lakers and Raptors will begin on Sunday, January 18, 2026. You can expect the opening tip at 9:30 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Lakers vs. Raptors
The Lakers and Raptors will take to the floor at Crypto.com Arena for this matchup on Jan. 18, and if you would like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on SportsNet LA, TSN.
Lakers vs. Raptors Game Preview
Lakers Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Lakers have won 16 out of the 23 games, or 69.6%, in which they’ve been favored.
The Lakers record 116.5 points per game (only 4.2 more points than the 112.3 the Raptors allow).
The Lakers hit 1.9 fewer threes per game than the opposition, 11.9 (23rd in the league) compared to their opponents’ 13.8.
In 2025-26, the Lakers’ offense has been much better at home, where they score 120.6 points per game, compared to on the road, where they average 112.8 per game. On the defensive side of the ball, they have been worse at home, where they surrender 119.3 points per game, versus on the road, where they let their opponents to score 115.5 per game.
The Lakers have been putting up 114.3 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little lower than the 116.5 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 campaign.
Raptors Stats, Odds & Insights
The Raptors are outscoring opponents by 1.7 points per game, with a +72 scoring differential overall. They put up 114.0 points per game (24th in NBA) and give up 112.3 per outing (sixth in league).
The Raptors put up an average of 114.0 points per game. That’s only 3.3 fewer points than the 117.3 the Lakers allow.
The Raptors are 24th in the league in 3-pointers made (11.5 per game) and second-worst in 3-point percentage (33.9%).
At home the Raptors average 114.5 points per game, 1.1 more than away (113.4). On defense they allow 112.8 points per game at home, 1.1 more than away (111.7).
While the Raptors are averaging 114.0 points per game in 2025-26, they have fallen short of that over their past 10 games, tallying 112.6 points per contest.
Lakers Key Players to Watch
Lakers Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Luka Dončić 32 33.6 7.7 8.7 1.6 0.5 3.4 LeBron James 23 22.6 6.0 6.9 1.1 0.7 1.6 Deandre Ayton 35 13.9 8.7 0.9 0.7 1.0 0.0 Rui Hachimura 30 12.2 3.5 0.8 0.6 0.3 1.7 Marcus Smart 31 9.9 3.1 2.9 1.4 0.4 1.6Raptors Key Players to Watch
Raptors Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Brandon Ingram 41 21.8 6.0 3.7 0.7 0.8 1.7 Scottie Barnes 42 19.5 8.2 5.5 1.3 1.4 1.1 Immanuel Quickley 40 16.5 4.2 6.1 1.2 0.1 2.5 Sandro Mamukelashvili 41 10.3 4.8 1.9 0.7 0.6 1.2 Collin Murray-Boyles 36 7.7 5.1 1.9 0.9 0.6 0.4Read more NBA Game previews as well as view the latest live NBA lines on Betsperts. Get the latest NBA picks and predictions as well as the daily top NBA Player Prop Bets to choose from.
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