The LA Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a 76ers vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Lakers Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Warriors and Hornets, and they play the Wizards, Knicks, and Clippers next. The LA Lakers are averaging 111.5 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 25.9 points and 11.9 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 23.7 points and 7.6 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cavs and Bulls, and they play the Kings, Nuggets, and Celtics next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 108.1 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.6 points and 6 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last seven games against the Lakers following a win.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last six games at Wells Fargo Center.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Wells Fargo Center.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Lakers teams that held a winning record.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last 13 night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Lakers have won each of their last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.0) this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- LeBron James is one of only two qualified players in the league averaging at least 7.0 assists and 7.0 rebounds this season.
- Anthony Davis ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.3).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.0).
- The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.3).
- The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (18.3).
76ers vs Lakers Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Jared McCain, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Andre Drummond, Caleb Martin, and KJ Martin. Guerschon Yabusele is probable despite a knee issue.
The LA Lakers will be without Christian Wood and Jalen Hood-Schifino. Gabe Vincent and Rui Hachimura are questionable after not playing last night against the Hornets.
76ers vs Lakers Prediction
The LA Lakers are on the end of a back-to-back, so it’s going to be worth watching that injury report. We know LeBron and AD are sometimes on injury management. At the time of this writing, there are no updates, and I’m assuming the guys who played last night will play today. The Lakers have won six of their last seven games and are chipping away in the standings. The 76ers have the rest advantage, but that doesn’t matter when the roster is out. No Paul George, Embiid, Drummond, etc., it’s impossible to get behind Philly. The 76ers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games and 16-28 ATS on the season. Unless there’s big injury news for the Lakers later in the day, this should be another win for Los Angeles. I’ll lay the points with the Lakers.