The Los Angeles Lakers (36-9) and their sensational offense travel to Philadelphia as 4.5-point favorites to play the 76ers (29-17) and their exceptional defense. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 216.5 points and it starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers ATS Odds
The last time the Lakers played, they were victorious over the Brooklyn Nets, 128-113, comfortably covering as 5.5-point favorites. The 76ers, on the other hand, were topped by the Toronto Raptors, 107-95, and were not able to cover as 6.5-point underdogs. The Los Angeles game went 11 points over the projected point total of 230, while the Philadelphia game finished 13 points under the projected point total of 215.
Los Angeles dominated every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (above their season average of 24.6) and a free throw rate of 0.160 (below their season average of 0.195). Brooklyn recorded marks of 16.3 and 0.132, respectively, for those same stats. Philadelphia, meanwhile, did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (13-18; 72.2 percent). Ben Simmons played well for Philadelphia, recording 17 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. LeBron James, meanwhile led the way for Los Angeles with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to register his ninth triple-double this season.
The 76ers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the most recent matchup, Philadelphia won 143-120. The 76ers’ 6.2 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Lakers, who had a mark of 13.6. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when predicting totals of Lakers games, with 23 unders compared to 22 overs. Los Angeles comes into the contest with records of 36-9 straight up (SU) and 24-20-1 against the spread (ATS).
A little over half of 76ers games have finished over the total. Additionally, Philadelphia owns records of 29-17 SU and 21-22-3 ATS.
The Lakers’ Dwight Howard has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 13 rebounds,10.0 points,1.2 blocks per game. Meanwhile, Simmons has averaged 24 points,10.0 rebounds,8.2 assists,2.0 steals during that same time frame for the 76ers.
This contest figures to be low-scoring as a pair of the NBA’s premier defenses face off. Philadelphia ranks fourth in defensive efficiency (103.8) and Los Angeles is third (103.5). Additionally, the Lakers, who rank fifth in offensive rebounding percentage (24.6 percent), will face a tough challenge against the 76ers, who rank second in defensive rebounding percentage (80.7 percent).
Los Angeles Lakers at Philadelphia 76ers Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Lakers, ATS Winner – Lakers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The 76ers rank third in assists per game (26.4) while the Lakers rank seventh (25.9).
- Los Angeles ranks third in second chance points per game (14.8) while Philadelphia ranks 25th (12.2).
- The Lakers rank second in points in the paint per game (53.4) while the 76ers rank 17th (47.5).
- Philadelphia averages 8.3 steals per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. Los Angeles ranks 20th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
- Los Angeles ranks first in blocks per game (7.3) while Philadelphia ranks seventh (5.8).
- The 76ers rank eighth in fast break points per game (14.3) while the Lakers rank 28th in fast break points allowed per game (16.0).
- The 76ers rank first in three pointers allowed per game (28.0) while the Lakers rank 10th (32.8).
- Philadelphia leads the league with 41.7 rebounds allowed per game while Los Angeles is third with 42.4 rebounds allowed per game.
- Los Angeles ranks third in points off turnovers per game (18.7) while Philadelphia ranks 22nd (16.4).
- Philadelphia is 13-1 when they allow less than 100 points, while Los Angeles is 15-0.
- When scoring more than 100 points, the Lakers are 32-9 and the 76ers are 25-7.
- Philadelphia is 12-8-2 ATS at home, while Los Angeles is 13-11 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 11 of the 76ers’ 22 home games, while 13 of the Lakers’ 24 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The 76ers are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Lakers are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Philadelphia has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Los Angeles has 4 overs and 1 under.
- The 76ers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, up from 3.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lakers have scored an average of 115.4 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 115.6 points per game (9.4 above their season average).
