Raptors vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 5 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 4, 2025, 4:10PM | Published: Dec 4, 2025, 2:05PM
The Toronto Raptors will sqaure off with the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Scotiabank Arena on Friday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
With the likes of Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley, the Raptors are looking to overcome a Lakers team that includes Austin Reaves, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Raptors vs Lakers game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Toronto vs LA Lakers NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Raptors a 58% chance of defeating the Lakers at Scotiabank Arena.
Raptors vs Lakers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Scotiabank Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Raptors $1.74, Lakers $2.15
- Line: Raptors -2.5 ($1.95), Lakers +2.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 229 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 $1.74 and the Lakers at $2.15.
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 229 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 bookmakers have got it right and both the Raptors and the Lakers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 229-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Raptors vs Lakers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Toronto at $1.74 with Bet365
- Line: Raptors -2.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 229 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Raptors vs Lakers predictions are based on detailed modelling and betting 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 115-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 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 commence 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 mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Toronto vs LA Lakers predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert 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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