Raptors vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 5 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 5, 2025, 12:40AM | Published: Dec 4, 2025, 2:05PM
The Toronto Raptors will face the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Scotiabank Arena on Friday, starting at 11:30am AEDT.
With star players Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley, the Raptors are up against a Lakers team that includes Austin Reaves, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Raptors vs Lakers game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Toronto vs LA Lakers NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Raptors a 56% chance of beating the Lakers at Scotiabank Arena.
Raptors vs Lakers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Scotiabank Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Raptors $1.77, Lakers $2.10
- Line: Raptors -2.5 ($1.95), Lakers +2.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 228.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Raptors at $1.77 and the Lakers at $2.10.
The Raptors are listed as 2.5-point favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Lakers (+2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 228.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Lakers (+2.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 228.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Raptors vs Lakers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Toronto at $1.77 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers +2.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 228.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Raptors vs Lakers betting tips are based on complex simulations and gambling expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Raptors vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Raptors vs Lakers at Scotiabank Arena on Friday is the Raptors winning 114-113.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
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Raptors vs Lakers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Raptors and Lakers at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to begin at 11:30am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Friday 5 December 2025
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Toronto vs LA Lakers predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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