Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors 2 November 2026 Prediction

Both teams have started the season with winning records. The Lakers are at full strength, while Toronto will be without Kawhi Leonard for several more weeks. Back home after a short road trip, Los Angeles will look to extend its seven-game winning streak against the Raptors.

The Lakers’ Offense Slowed on the Road

The Lakers split their two-game road trip, beating the Clippers 103-87 before losing 112-95 to Golden State. They scored 103 points or fewer in both games and shot no better than 29% from three. Against the Warriors, JJ Redick’s team gave up a 25-point lead.

Luka Doncic leads the league in scoring at 36.2 points per game. The Lakers have plenty of scoring, but rebounding remains a problem: they rank last in the league at 39.2 per game. They have offset some of that weakness with 10.2 steals per game, a top-five mark.

Lakers Predicted Lineup: Doncic, Reaves, Williams, Thybulle, Kessler

Full Roster: Guards: Carr, Grimes, Hardy, James, Hannon, Sexton; forwards: Kaluma, LaRavia, Looney, Mamukelashvili, Okereke, Thiero

Out: None

Manager: JJ Redick

Toronto Is Adjusting Without Leonard

Leonard last played in Toronto’s 112-102 win over Washington. In the three games since, the Raptors have lost to Minnesota 117-94 and Orlando 121-114. Reports indicate that Leonard will miss three to four weeks. Toronto remains in the Eastern Conference’s top four, but its record without him is 1-2.

Scottie Barnes scored a career-high 41 points against the Magic. Toronto also ranks second in the league with 12.4 steals per game, creating frequent fast-break chances. Fouls are a concern: the Raptors lead the league with 28.6 per game. They have held opponents to 102 points or fewer in four of their last five games.

Raptors Predicted Lineup: Quickley, Barrett, Walter, Barnes, Poeltl

Full Roster: Guards: Shead, Bradley, Smith, Martin; forwards: Anderson, Graves, Murray-Boyles, Jackson-Davis, Battle

Out: Leonard and Bittle (injuries)

Manager: Darko Rajakovic

The Lakers Have Won Seven Straight Against Toronto

Los Angeles has won the last seven meetings between these teams.

Lakers vs Raptors Prediction: Lakers Handicap -6.5

Main pick: Doncic has led the Lakers’ offense, and Los Angeles has won two of its three home games under Redick. Toronto, meanwhile, is 1-2 since Leonard’s injury and has had to adjust its rotation. The Raptors’ foul rate is another concern against the Lakers’ scorers. The pick is Lakers -6.5.

Total pick: All three Lakers home games have produced at least 232 combined points, with Los Angeles scoring 125 or more in each. Four of the teams’ previous six meetings reached at least 239 points. The pick is over 235.5.