The Los Angeles Lakers look to get back on the championship track after returning from a humbling 0-3 road trip. They host the Toronto Raptors tonight at 7:30PM PT.

Stats:

Raptors 32-29
Lakers 46-18
Season record vs. Raptors: 0-1

Laker Goggles:

Considering we’re in the midst of the worst regular season stretch since getting Pau Gasol in February 2008, it’s certainly good to be back at Staples Center. It appears to be the only place our bench plays with any confidence, outside of the El Segundo practive facility of course, because they didn’t provide anything but inconsistencies while on the road.

Chris Bosh returned to action Sunday after missing seven games because of a sprained left ankle and a stomach virus. The All-Star posted 12 points and 12 rebounds in Toronto’s 114-101 loss to Philadelphia.

Betting Lines:

Lakers -10.5
Over/Under 209

Predictions:

Even if the Lakers were to go into Cleveland today, I don’t see them losing their fourth consecutive game. The Lakers have always had a tenency to play only when pushed, and their backs are agaist the regular season wall right now so they better come out swinging.

Lakers to win, but not cover and Under.