Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Lakers ATS Prediction 01/29/19

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The Los Angeles Lakers (26-24) will be at home in the Staples Center when they meet the Philadelphia 76ers (32-18). Action begins at 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

Philadelphia 76ers at Los Angeles Lakers Betting Odds

The Lakers were victorious over the Phoenix Suns in their last matchup, 116-102, covering as 8-point favorites. The 76ers, meanwhile, were beat by the Denver Nuggets, 126-110, and were not able to cover as 10.5-point underdogs. The Los Angeles game went 9.5 points under the projected point total of 227.5, while the Philadelphia game finished 9 points over the projected point total of 227.

The Lakers had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.584 (above their season average of 0.530) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.9 (above their season average of 22.3). Philadelphia, meanwhile, did a great job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (20-27; 74.1 percent). Ivica Zubac played well for Los Angeles, finishing with 24 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, Philadelphia was led by Ben Simmons, who had 19 points and 12 rebounds.

This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last game, the Lakers won 107-104. The Lakers’ 9.4 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the 76ers, who had a mark of 16.6. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

76ers games have typically gone over the projected point total (56.0 percent). Philadelphia comes into the game with records of 32-18 straight up (SU) and 23-27 against the spread (ATS).

Unlike Philadelphia, games including the Lakers tend to finish under the projected point total (62.0 percent). Moreover, Los Angeles is 26-24 SU and 21-27-2 ATS.

Second-chance opportunities could be few and far between for Los Angeles in this contest. The Lakers currently rank 18th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.5 percent), while Philadelphia ranks fourth in defensive rebounding percentage (78.9 percent). Additionally, the 76ers rank fourth in effective field goal percentage (0.538), while the Lakers rank second in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.502).

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Pick

NBA Prediction: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The 76ers average 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 17th in the league. The Lakers rank 25th in steals allowed per game (8.4).
  • Philadelphia ranks fourth in rebounds allowed per game (43.1) while Los Angeles ranks 26th (47.1).
  • The 76ers rank third in blocks allowed per game (4.1) while the Lakers rank 18th (5.2).
  • Philadelphia ranks 10th in second chance points per game (13.8) while Los Angeles ranks 21st in second chance points allowed per game (14.3).
  • Philadelphia averages 15.3 fast break points per game, which ranks ninth in the NBA. Los Angeles ranks 19th in fast break points allowed per game (14.1).
  • The Lakers average 56.6 points in the paint per game, which ranks second in the NBA. The 76ers rank 20th in points allowed in the paint per game (49.6).
  • The 76ers rank second in assists per game (27.5) while the Lakers rank 13th (24.6).
  • Philadelphia ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (31.6) while Los Angeles ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (32.4).
  • Los Angeles ranks 12th in points off turnovers per game (16.9) while Philadelphia ranks 28th in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.1).
  • In games where they allow below 100 points, Los Angeles is 7-0 and Philadelphia is 9-0.
  • In games where they reach 100 points, the 76ers are 32-14 and the Lakers are 25-19.
  • Philadelphia is 9-15 ATS on the road, while Los Angeles is 10-15-2 ATS at home.
  • The 76ers have 13 overs and 11 unders in 24 road games.
  • Of the Lakers’ 27 home games, they have 19 unders and 8 overs.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Lakers are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the 76ers are 2-3.
  • In their last five games, Los Angeles has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Philadelphia has 3 unders and 2 overs.
  • The Lakers have been outscored by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Los Angeles has defeated opponents by an average of 0.5 points.
  • During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 117.6 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 110.4 points per game (1.8 below their season average).