Kawhi Leonard is out, which changes how the Raptors line up. Raptors vs Lakers prediction: Sunday, November 1, 9:00 PM ET in Los Angeles.
Price: Lakers 64¢, Raptors 36¢ (Polymarket, as of Sat 10:01 PM ET)
Kalshi: Lakers 64¢, Raptors 37¢
Game total: 227.5 points (over 51¢, under 49¢)
2027 title price: Raptors 4¢, Lakers 4¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
What the price says
The market makes the Lakers the favorite at 64¢; the Raptors are 36¢. No gap between the apps: Kalshi is at 64¢ too. Compare the two prices for Raptors vs Lakers on NBA MARKET. That is up 6¢ from the Lakers’ opening price of 58¢. This season, the team favored at tip has won 57 of 84 games we have logged (68%). Records only tell half of it; Expected compares each team to what the prices said.
Raptors and Lakers key players
Last season’s numbers, mapped to current rosters. Usage is the share of team possessions a player ends while on the floor, with a shot, free throws or a turnover. NBA USAGE shows how Raptors’ touches split when the lineup changes.
Raptors
Scottie Barnes: 33.5 min, 23.4% usage, 18.1 pts, 7.5 reb, 5.9 ast
RJ Barrett: 30.3 min, 25.8% usage, 19.3 pts, 5.3 reb, 3.3 ast
Immanuel Quickley: 31.9 min, 21.1% usage, 16.4 pts, 4.0 reb, 5.9 ast
Jakob Poeltl: 25.0 min, 15.3% usage, 10.7 pts, 7.0 reb, 2.0 ast
Jamal Shead: 22.6 min, 15.5% usage, 6.6 pts, 1.7 reb, 5.4 ast
Out: Kawhi Leonard.
Lakers
Luka Doncic: 35.8 min, 38.1% usage, 33.5 pts, 7.7 reb, 8.3 ast
Austin Reaves: 34.5 min, 26.7% usage, 23.3 pts, 4.7 reb, 5.5 ast
Collin Sexton: 26.0 min, 26.2% usage, 17.5 pts, 2.9 reb, 2.5 ast (new, was CHI)
Quentin Grimes: 29.4 min, 19.0% usage, 13.4 pts, 3.6 reb, 3.3 ast (new, was PHI)
Jake LaRavia: 25.1 min, 14.4% usage, 8.2 pts, 4.0 reb, 1.8 ast
How they come in
Each team’s week so far, next to where Polymarket had them before tip. Raptors’ price on both apps, updated through the day, is on NBA MARKET.
The Raptors are 1-1 this week: a 129-99 home win over the Magic on Wednesday as 62¢ favorites and a 121-114 home loss to the Magic on Friday as 65¢ favorites. Both went over the total. On the market they rate 62, 5th of 30, and they are 3-2 against 3.3 expected wins. Their next two opponents rate 45 on average, an easier run than most.
The Lakers are 1-2 this week: a 136-129 home loss to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday as 53¢ favorites, a 103-87 win at the Clippers on Wednesday as 50¢ favorites and a 112-95 loss at the Warriors on Friday as 57¢ favorites. One of the three went over the total. On the market they rate 55, 13th of 30, and they are 4-2 against 3.9 expected wins. Their next two opponents rate 60 on average, a tougher run than most.
Injury report: Raptors vs Lakers
As of Sat 9:46 PM ET. Expect updates before tip.
Kawhi Leonard (Raptors): Out, knee
Ziaire Williams (Lakers): Questionable, foot
Nate Bittle (Raptors): Out, foot
Adou Thiero (Lakers): Questionable, knee
Raptors vs Lakers FAQ
Is Luka Doncic playing tonight?
Luka Doncic was not on the injury report as of Sat 10:01 PM ET. Status can still change at shootaround, so the last report before tip is the one that counts.
Who will win, the Raptors or the Lakers?
The Lakers, at 64¢ on Polymarket to the Raptors’ 36¢. NBA MARKET shows whether Kalshi has either side cheaper.
When and where is Raptors vs Lakers?
Sunday, November 1, at 9:00 PM ET, in Los Angeles.
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