Lakers vs. 76ers Prediction & Odds
The Lakers have a poor record of success in Philadelphia where they’ll be on Friday night to take on the Sixers at 7:30 p.m. ET.
However, LeBron and Co. have also won seven out of their last 10 games overall so is L.A. the play as a 3.5-point road dog tonight?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
509 Los Angeles Lakers (+3.5) at 510 Philadelphia 76ers (-3.5); o/u 226
7:30 p.m. ET, Friday, December 9, 2022
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
Lakers vs. 76ers Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 59% of public bettors are currently backing the Lakers when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Los Angeles Lakers DFS Spin
Patrick Beverley isn’t on the injury report for Friday’s game against the 76ers, NBA writer Marc Stein reports. Beverley missed Wednesday’s game against the Raptors due to right knee soreness. His return will likely send Austin Reaves back to the bench Friday. The Lakers will be close to full strength against Philadelphia, with LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (illness) probable to play.
Philadelphia 76ers DFS Spin
Danuel House (foot) is listed as questionable for Friday’s contest against the Lakers, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. House has only missed two games so far this season, but his status for Friday is up in the air after he missed practice Thursday. Expect Matisse Thybulle and Furkan Korkmaz to see increased minutes if House can’t play Friday.
Lakers vs. 76ers NBA Betting Trends
Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Philadelphia
Over is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 overall
Over is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 road games
Under is 12-5 in 76ers last 17 home games
Lakers vs. 76ers NBA Prediction:
The Lakers are winless against the spread in their last four games in Philadelphia and have covered only twice versus the Sixers the last eight times these two teams have met overall. Furthermore, L.A. is winless against the spread in its last eight games coming off a loss of more than 10 points and is 4-10 against the number in its last 14 games coming off a loss of any kind. On the other side, the 76ers have covered in seven straight home games and in seven of their last 10 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous contest.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: PHILADELPHIA 76ERS -3.5