This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the LA Lakers.

With Toronto's leading scorer DeMar DeRozan sidelined, I think the home side can at the very least keep this one close enough to sneak in through the backdoor with what I feel to be a healthy amount of points afforded to it in this one. LA is a poor team, but will be motivated here to avoid a fifth straight loss and take advantage of the absence of DeMar DeRozan who is averaging 19.4 point for the Raptors; DeRozan torn the tendon in his left groin in Friday's 106-102 home loss. Toronto still has plenty of weapons, but I think there will be a small adjustment period for the visitors, the perfect opportunity for the hungry Lakers (and us!), to take advantage of. LA will certainly be motivated here as well after falling 120-119 to Minnesota on Friday. Kobe Bryant continues to lead the charge, he's averaging a league best 26.4 points. Note that Toronto is just 1-2 ATS in its last three as a road favorite in the 6 to 9 points range, while LA is 5-4 ATS this season after allowing 105 points or more. Consider sprinkling a little on the money line as well, play on the LAKERS.

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