The Los Angeles Lakers (16-6) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (13-9) Sunday. Tip-off from Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Lakers vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Split 1-1
Los Angeles lost 126-105 to the Boston Celtics Friday, failing to cover as a 9-point road underdog with the Over (227.5) hitting. G Austin Reaves scored 36 points in the absence of G Luka Doncic (personal reasons) and F LeBron James (sciatica, foot), but Boston made 24 3-pointers. The Lakers never recovered after falling behind 39-17 in the first quarter.
Philadelphia won 116-101 over the Milwaukee Bucks Friday, covering as a 1-point road favorite with the Under (221.5) cashing. G Quentin Grimes scored 22 as Philly’s bench accounted for 61 points. Grimes and F Jabari Walker combined for 10 made 3-pointers off the bench, while the Bucks made only 11 as a team.
Lakers at 76ers odds
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Moneyline (ML): Lakers -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | 76ers +155 (bet $100 to win $155)Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -4.5 (-115) | 76ers +4.5 (-105)Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)Lakers at 76ers key injuries
Lakers
F LeBron James (back/foot) questionableG Marcus Smart (back) out
76ers
C Joel Embiid (knee) questionableF Paul George (knee) questionableG Jared McCain (thumb) availableF Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) outF Trendon Watford (hip) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Lakers at 76ers picks and predictionsPrediction
Lakers 121, 76ers 118
PASS.
With Doncic back and James potentially playing, the Lakers are simply the better team and should win as -190 favorites. However, they are not worth the risk at that price, especially against a Philly team that can be dangerous when mostly healthy. Pass here and look to the spread and/or total instead.
LEAN 76ERS +4.5 (-105).
If Philly can get Embiid to play, then this becomes a much tougher game for L.A., as the Lakers won’t have a defensive matchup for him that they feel confident in.
Philly is also 3-1 ATS in its last 4 matchups against the Lakers and 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings with L.A. Finally, the Lakers are just 1-2 ATS in their last 3 games, while the Sixers are 3-1 ATS in their last 4.
This is a lean because the 76ers have no defensive answer for Doncic and this bet depends heavily on how many of Philly’s questionable players actually suit up.
BET OVER 233.5 (-105).
Assuming relative health for both squads, expect a very offense-heavy matchup in which the stars put up big numbers. Neither defense will string together many consecutive stops, as Philly will see a lot of success from beyond the arc, while L.A. will likely dominate more in the paint.
The Over has hit in 6 straight games for L.A. and is 16-6 for the Lakers on the season. The Over is also 3-0 in the last 3 matchups between these squads in Philly.
Be aware that the Under has hit in 3 straight games for the Sixers.
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