Los Angeles @ Toronto Picks & Predictions

RJ Barrett has gone under 5.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Over the last 20 games, the opposing team's starting PGs have registered 17.1 points per game (4th-lowest in the league) against the Toronto Raptors, marking this as a challenging matchup for offensive output. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with just 8.3 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season. Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (5th-fewest in the league) vs. the Raptors, struggling to draw fouls. D'Angelo Russell ought to experience a decrease in production in all facets of the game on account of playing on the visting team in this matchup.

Out of all players in the NBA, Rui Hachimura ranks in the 84th percentile for field goal ability with a stellar 52.9% rate since the start of last season. Among all players in the league, Rui Hachimura ranks in the 96th percentile for 3-point effectiveness while playing on the road with a stellar 45.7% rate since the start of last season. With respect to shooting, the Los Angeles Lakers's terrific 117.3 points per game measures as the 7th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. The Lakers have played at the 10th-quickest tempo in the league this year. The Lakers are expected to see an increase in possessions in this contest from competing against the 8th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Raptors).

RJ Barrett has successfully made 25.0% of his treys with the home court advantage since the start of last season, placing him in the 15th percentile among all players in the league. The Toronto Raptors rank as the lowest scoring offense in the NBA when playing at home since the start of last season when it comes to 3-point shots. The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers may be a challenging one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted a measly 1.9 free throws per game over the last 15 games (least in the league).

Out of all players in the league, Jaxson Hayes ranks in the 100th percentile for shooting performance with a remarkable 70.3% rate since the start of last season. With respect to shooting, the Los Angeles Lakers's terrific 117.3 points per game measures as the 7th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. The Lakers have played at the 10th-quickest tempo in the league this year. The Lakers are expected to see an increase in possessions in this contest from competing against the 8th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Raptors).

The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a positive one for three-pointers; when the Lakers are the visiting team, the opposition's starting SGs have shot for the 9th-highest 3-point rate in the league this year (42.0%). The 8th-most up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Raptors. The Toronto Raptors are expected to see a spike in possessions today from sharing the court with the 10th-speediest tempo offense in the league this year (the Los Angeles Lakers). Offensive rebounds retain possession and create additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Toronto Raptors grade out 2nd-best in in the NBA with 15.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Gradey Dick will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city tends to boost stat production for all stats.

Out of all players in the NBA, Davion Mitchell comes in at the 77th percentile for personal fouls, totaling a monstrous 2.3 fouls per game while at home since the start of last season.

Among all players in the league, Anthony Davis ranks in the 16th percentile for three-point prowess when playing on the road with a lackluster 23.1% rate since the start of last season. Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with just 8.3 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season. Anthony Davis will not enjoy the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home stadium usually lowers stat production in all facets of the game.