Now that the Raptors have broken yet another losing streak, I expect that it is now "back to losing by DD" time.
If my memory is correct I think the visiting Raps have won only one game vs. the Lakers in their history.
Raptors are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Raptors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU victory of more than 10 points.
Raptors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Raptors are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Lakers -7
In 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games the 1st period has stayed under. Over 66% of Ottawa's 1st period's this year have been unders. The last 4 times these two teams have played the 1st period has been under. Recently if Ottawa doesn't take 14 shots on goal, they average 5 shots in the 1st.
I think the over/under for the 1st period will be under -145 or -150.
Still a good bet at any odds.
OTT/N.Y. 1st per UNDER 1.5