Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors (01-18-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The LA Clippers defeated Toronto 121-117 in overtime on Friday. As a 2.5-point home favorite, it was unable to cover, and the Over prevailed. After leading for most of the game, the Raptors were outscored 43-28 in the fourth quarter and overtime to blow the advantage.

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated Los Angeles 132-116 on Saturday. As a 3.5-point road underdog, the Lakers were unable to cover, and the Over prevailed. L.A. lost 42-27 on the glass and conceded 21 points due to turnovers.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors - When and where to watch the game

On Sunday, January 18, 2026, the Lakers and Raptors will play. Fans may anticipate the opening tip at Crypto.com Arena at 9:30 p.m. ET. On SportsNet LA and TSN, it begins at 9:30 p.m. ET. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Videos will stream the whole thing online.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors - Expected Starting Lineups

Los Angeles Lakers

PG Luka Dončić
SG Marcus Smart
SF Rui Hachimura
PF LeBron James
C Deandre Ayton

Toronto Raptors

PG Immanuel Quickley
SG Brandon Ingram
PF Scottie Barnes
C Sandro Mamukelashvili
C Collin Murray-Boyles

Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors - Injury Report

Los Angeles Lakers

• Luka Doncic- Day-to-day (Left groin soreness)
• Deandre Ayton- Day-to-day (Knee)
• Marcus Smart- Day-to-day (Undisclosed)
• Jaxson Hayes- Out (Hamstring)
• Adou Thiero- Out (Right MCL sprain)
• Austin Reaves- Out (Grade 2 left gastrocnemius strain)

Toronto Raptors

• Jamison Battle- Day-to-day (Ankle)
• Jakob Poeltl- Out (Back)
• Ja'Kobe Walter- Out (Hip)
• RJ Barrett- Out (Ankle)
• Immanuel Quickley- Day-to-day (Back)
• Chucky Hepburn- Out (G League)

Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors - Game Prediction

The Lakers have won 16 of the 23 games they have been favored in this season, or 69.6% of the total. The Lakers score 116.5 points every game. The Lakers made 11.9 threes (23rd in the NBA) per game, 1.9 fewer than their opponents' 13.8. The Raptors, on the other hand, have a +72 overall scoring differential, outscoring opponents by 1.7 points per game.

They score 114.0 points and allow 112.3 points per game. The Raptors score 114.0 points every game on average. That is just 3.3 fewer points than the Lakers' permitted 117.3. The Raptors have the second-worst 3-point percentage and the 24th-highest 3-point percentage in the NBA.



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