The Philadelphia 76ers (37-24) travel across the country to take on the Los Angeles Lakers (46-13) at Staples Center. Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET. We analyze the 76ers-Lakers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
76ers at Lakers: Key injuries
76ers
- SG Josh Richardson (concussion)
- PG Ben Simmons (back) out
- C Joel Embiid (shoulder) out
Lakers
- PF Anthony Davis (knee) questionable
- SG Alex Caruso (hamstring) questionable
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76ers at Lakers: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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Prediction
Lakers 116, 76ers 109
Moneyline (ML)
The Lakers (-909) are monster moneyline favorites at home over the 76ers (+600) due to the injuries to Embiid and Simmons. It also doesn’t hurt that the Lakers have won 10 of their last 12 games and have only lost seven times in 28 games at home this season. Meanwhile, the 76ers have lost eight-straight road games. PASS on this moneyline bet as the odds are far too chalky.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Lakers (-12.5, -110) are double-digit favorites in this game against the 76ERS (+12.5, -110). While the easy play would be to bet on the Lakers, 12.5 points are quite a lot, especially for a Lakers’ team rarely blowing out their opponents. With Davis questionable to play, the Lakers may try to limit minutes on a few key players such as LeBron James and Danny Green. Take the 76ers with the points and hope for a late backdoor cover.
Over/Under (O/U)
The point total for this matchup is set 220.5 points, which feels about right considering the injuries to both sides. Even when the 76ers are at full strength, their offense hasn’t been great this season as they average only 109 points per game. The Lakers will need to do the heavy lifting in this game for the OVER 220.5 (-110) to hit, but anticipate that happening as they should score 115 or more points.
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