The 76ers are gearing up for a showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, Nov 27. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 7:00 ET and will be broadcast on NBCS. Philadelphia comes into this matchup as 6-point favorites, with the over/under set at 231.5. Will the 76ers manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our 76ers vs. Lakers predictions.
76ers vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: 76ers -6
- Total 231.5
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Nov 27
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia PA
- TV: NBCS
Lakers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five road contests, Los Angeles has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 110 points per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Lakers have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
76ers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last three home games, Philadelphia has averaged 115 points per game while allowing 111. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the 76ers have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
Will the Lakers Make it Happen on the Road?
Over the Lakers’ last five games, they are 4-1 and come in with an overall record of 10-7. Currently, in the Western Conference, the team is ranked 7th, and they are 3rd in the Pacific division.
Coming off a good offensive performance, Los Angeles’ offense scored 121 points against the Cavaliers. Their field goal percentage for the game was 52.2%, and they went 18/21 from the free-throw line. Leading the Lakers in scoring vs. the Cavaliers was Anthony Davis with his 32 points. LeBron James also added 22 points for the Lakers.
The Lakers’ defense is presently ranked 11th in the league, allowing an average of 112.2 points per contest.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Lakers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.4% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.4% from downtown.
Will Philadelphia Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Lakers, the 76ers are looking to build on their above .500 record of 11-5. Throughout their 16 games, the 76ers have posted a 8-4 record against Eastern Conference opponents, while going 3-1 in non-conference matchups.
Philadelphia’s offense had a good outing, putting up 127 points against the Thunder. They achieved a 45.8% field goal percentage and went 37/45 from the free-throw line. One area that the 76ers offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 1st in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 47%.
Coming into the game, the 76ers’ defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 15th in the league at 112.9 points per game allowed.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the 76ers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.6% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.9% from downtown.
76ers vs. Lakers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is LeBron James and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -105. Our projections have LeBron James finishing with a stat line of 24 points, 6 and 6 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 24.5.
- The Prop: LeBron James Under 24.5 Points (-105)
76ers vs. Lakers Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this 76ers vs. 76ers game, our recommendation is to take the Lakers at +6. Despite our model showing the 76ers winning 115-110, we like Lakers as our point-spread pick.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 231.5, and our model projects the Lakers and 76ers to reach a combined total of 225 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Lakers +6 | at Fanduel Sportsbook