Philadelphia 76ers (1-6) vs. LA Lakers (4-4)
November 8, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: LA Lakers -8.5; Over/Under: +223.5
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The Philadelphia 76ers travel to the crypto.com Arena to do battle with the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Here’s an LA Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction. This article will include an LA Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers have been ice-cold so far this season as they’ve lost six of their first seven games and they will be hoping to arrest a four-game losing streak after getting thrashed by the Clippers in a 110-98 road loss on Wednesday. Paul George and Kelly Oubre Jr led the team in scoring with 18 points each, Caleb Martin added 14 points while Tyrese Maxey chipped in with 12 points.
As a team, the 76ers shot 54 percent from the field and just seven of 25 from the 3-point line as they struggled to gain any separation from the pesky 76ers until they dominated the third quarter by 33-17 to take a 22-point lead and put the game to bed early.
Los Angeles Lakers
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have gone cold lately as they’ve lost four of their past five games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting mauled by the Grizzlies in a 131-114 road loss on Wednesday. LeBron James led the team with 39 points, seven rebounds, and six assists on 15 of 24 shooting, Austin Reaves added 19 points with five assists while D’Angelo Russell chipped in with 12 points.
As a team, the Lakers shot 44 percent from the field and 15 of 48 from the 3-point line as they came out flat and quickly found themselves trailing after allowing 35 points in the first quarter and things only got worse in the second half when the Grizzlies poured in 72 points to blow them away.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Lakers have won each of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in seven of the Lakers’ last eight games.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of the 76ers’ last 15 night games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Lakers’ last five night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (33.3).
- The Lakers rank 29th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.6).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (19.6).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (38.7).
LA Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The 76ers are still shorthanded with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid both out, while the Lakers are still missing Rui Hachimura and Christian Wood. The 76ers have been the most disappointing team so far this season and their confidence took another shot to the guts after getting routed by the Clippers in their last game. The Lakers haven’t been much better, but they are more capable of a turnaround now that Anthony Davis is back in the lineup. The 76ers are just missing too much offense with Maxey and Embiid still out, so I am sticking with the Lakers to take full advantage and come away with the win and cover at home.
