The Los Angeles Lakers (8-15) head to Philadelphia to play the 76ers (13-10) in a game that will likely be up-tempo. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 7, 2017, and will air on TNT.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 221 points with Philadelphia opening as a 7.5-point favorite.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Prediction
In the Lakers’ last contest, they were blown out by the Houston Rockets, 118-95. Houston’s 0.578 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Los Angeles, who had a rate of 0.435. The Rockets’ mark was above their season average of 0.560, while the Lakers’ was below their season average of 0.505. Kyle Kuzma led Los Angeles in scoring with 22 points on 8-for-16 shooting.
The 76ers lost to the Phoenix Suns in their last matchup, 115-101. Phoenix’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Philadelphia. The Suns had a rate of 9.8 (better than their season average of 13.6), while the 76ers posted a mark of 12.5. With 22 points and 12 rebounds, Joel Embiid put together a good game for Philadelphia.
There should be plenty of transition action in this battle that showcases two of the league’s more fast-breaking teams. Philadelphia currently ranks fourth in possessions per game (103.3) and Los Angeles is first (105.8).
Los Angeles comes into the game with records of 8-15 straight up (SU) and 10-13 against the spread (ATS). Games involving the Lakers have gone under the total 52.2 percent of the time.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia is 13-10 SU and 15-8 ATS. Unlike Los Angeles, a little over half of 76ers games have finished over the projected point total.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Brandon Ingram (19.6 points and 1.2 blocks) has been great for the Lakers while Dario Saric (17.6 points and 8.4 rebounds) has contributed greatly to the 76ers.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Embiid scored a game-high 46 points and the 76ers defeated the Lakers 115-109, covering as 3.5-point favorites. He also had 15 rebounds and seven assists. The game finished with a total of 224 points, which was just 3 points above the projected point total of 221 points. Philadelphia was successful at getting and making free throws. The 76ers made 24 of their 30 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Lakers were 22-27 (81.5 percent).
Los Angeles Lakers at Philadelphia 76ers Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – Lakers, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Los Angeles is 3-7 ATS with 6 unders and 4 overs.
At home, Philadelphia is 8-4 ATS with 7 unders and 5 overs.
When holding opponents under 100 points, Philadelphia is 4-0 and Los Angeles is 4-2.
In games where they reach the century mark, the Lakers are 8-8 and the 76ers are 12-6.
Los Angeles averages 5.7 blocks per game, which ranks third in the NBA. Philadelphia ranks 27th in blocks allowed per game (5.8).
The Lakers rank second in fast break points per game (15.3) while the 76ers rank 26th (8.6).
Philadelphia ranks first in rebounds per game (49.3) while Los Angeles ranks 25th in rebounds allowed per game (46.0).
The 76ers average 15.2 second chance points per game, which ranks second in the NBA. The Lakers rank 23rd in second chance points allowed per game (13.3).
Philadelphia ranks seventh in points in the paint per game (46.7) while Los Angeles ranks 27th in points allowed in the paint per game (49.4).
The 76ers average 8.4 steals per game, which ranks eighth in the league. The Lakers rank 26th in steals allowed per game (8.7).
Philadelphia ranks 17th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.7) while Los Angeles ranks 28th (20.0).
The 76ers rank third in assists per game (25.5) while the Lakers rank 14th (22.7).
Los Angeles ranks 20th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Philadelphia ranks 24th in three pointers allowed per game (30.6).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over over their last five games.
The Lakers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.6, up from 3.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 103.0 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 110.4 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
