LA Lakers (16-6) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (13-9)
December 7, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Philadelphia 76ers +3.5; Over/Under: 235.5
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The Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers collide at the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday night. Here’s a 76ers vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Lakers Pick.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers might be starting to cool off from their seven-game win streak as they have now lost two of their last three games after getting smashed by the Celtics in a 126-105 road defeat on Friday. Austin Reaves led the team with 36 points and eight assists on nine of 18 shooting, Gabe Vincent added 18 points while Rui Hachimura and Nick Smith Jr each scored 13 points. As a team, the Lakers shot 43 percent from the field and 14 of 35 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start and were always fighting an uphill battle after getting outscored by a disappointing 39-17 in the first quarter. LeBron James sat out the game with a foot injury, while Luka Doncic was out due to personal reasons.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have been in decent form as they’ve won four of their last five games overall and they will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after routing the Bucks in a 116-101 road win on Friday. Quentin Grimes led the team with 22 points and five assists on seven of nine shooting off the bench, Paul George added 20 points with five assists while Jabari Walker chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the 76ers shot 45 percent from the field and 17 of 43 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Bucks from the start and poured in 69 points in the first half to open up a 26-point lead. This was more than enough to hold off a late rally from the Bucks in the second half.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last eight games against the Lakers following a win.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last seven games at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games against the Lakers.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last nine Sunday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have won seven of their last eight road games following a loss.
- The road team has covered the spread in nine of the 76ers’ last 10 games.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last six games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers’ last four games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey ranks 1st in the league for fast break points (128) this season.
- VJ Edgecombe ranks 2nd amongst qualified rookies for assists per game (4.1) this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Luka Doncic ranks 1st amongst qualified players for points per game (35.3) this season.
- Austin Reaves has scored 35+ points in two consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.2).
- The 76ers have suffered the equal-largest comeback loss from a HT lead this season – led by 19 points vs Bulls on November 4.
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.6).
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (82.5).
76ers vs Lakers Prediction
The Lakers are still missing Marcus Smart, and they are keeping an eye on LeBron James who is questionable, while the 76ers have ruled out Kelly Oubre Jr again with Joel Embiid and Paul George both listed as questionable. The Lakers were playing some great basketball before they ran into a red-hot Celtics team in their last outing, and now they are up against a 76ers squad who could be missing two key players in Embiid and George. The Lakers have some injuries of their own, and they didn’t look great in their last game, but I think they bounce back with a comfortable win and cover at this short line.
