THE Philadelphia 76ers (38-31) and the Los Angeles Lakers (37-32) will meet on Friday. The Crypto.com Arena announcement is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sports Betting lines around the 76ers vs. Lakers odds and make sure our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: 76ers lead 1-0
The 76ers opened a 4-game Western Conference road trip with a 115-102 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. F Tobias Harris (ankle) missed a third straight game for the 76ers, who lost 6 of 9 after failing to cover as a 9.5-point underdog.
The Lakers ended a 2-game skid with a cover as 9-point home favorites in a 136-105 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. They currently sit in 9th place in the West, which means they would need to win 2 play-in games to make the playoffs. They trail the Dallas Mavericks by 3½ games for the No. 6 seed.
In their first meeting (November 27), the 76ers emerged as 5.5-point favorites in a 138-94 victory, with the Over (230.5) conceded to Philadelphia. The 44-point loss remains F’s worst defeat LeBron James‘ career.
76ers alongside the Lakers
Provided by BetMGM Sports Betting; to access USA TODAY Center for Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds for a complete list. Lines last updated at 1:15 p.m. ET.
- Money Line (ML): 76ers +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Lakers -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +7.5 (-115) | Lakers -7.5 (-105)
- More/Less (Y/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Key 76ers and Lakers injuries
76ers
- VS Joel Embiid (knee) out
- F Tobias Harris (ankle) questionable
- g De’Anthony Melton (come back) outside
Lakers
- VS Anthony Davis (Achilles) probable
- F LeBron James (ankle) questionable
For the most recent updates: Official NBA Injury Report.
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76ers at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 123, 76ers 114
Money line
The 76ers are 17-16 on the road this season and have lost 4 of their last 5 away games.
The Lakers (-300) are 24-12 at home this season and have won 3 of their last 4 games at Crypto.com Arena.
Without Embiid or Melton, and maybe not Harris, it’s too much to expect an outright Philly victory, and betting on the Lakers at -300 just isn’t a good simple bet. Include a Lakers win in a Parlay bet, but don’t make this bet alone.
PASS.
Against the spread
The 76ers have not covered the spread with a loss since January 27. They are 8-9 ATS as road dogs.
The Lakers have covered the spread with 4 straight victories and in 15 of their last 18 victories.
LAKERS BET -7.5 (-105).
More less
The November 27 meeting totaled 232 points.
The Sixers’ last 9 games haven’t reached 225 points, but the Lakers’ last 6 games and 14 of their last 16 games have totaled 225 points or more.
The Lakers have scored 120 or more in 5 of their last 6 games.
BET OVER 224.5 (-110).
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