76ers vs Lakers Betting Odds & Prediction: LA Seeks Elusive Second Straight Win

Coming off a 2-2 road trip, the Lakers (31-41 SU, 30-42 ATS) try to maintain their hold on a play-in spot in the West when they host Philadelphia (44-27, 35-35-1). The Sixers have covered six of the last seven meetings while LA hasn’t won consecutive games in more than 10 weeks.

76ers vs Lakers Odds & Analysis

Sportsbook Odds 

Uncertainty about the status of Joel Embiid and James Harden caused oddsmakers to open Philly as just a 2-point favorite, but the Sixers shot up to 7.5-point road chalk when neither appeared on the injury report for tonight’s contest. The total has also moved significantly since the opener, sitting as low as 227.5 as of Tuesday night.

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Philadelphia Beat Miami Monday Despite Resting Embiid And Harden

Apparently all it took for Philadelphia to cover a spread was for Embiid and Harden to be out of the lineup. Playing without their two superstars Monday on the second night of a back-to-back, the 76ers upset the visiting Heat 113-106 as 8-point home underdogs to snap an 0-5 ATS skid. 

Tyrese Maxey led the way with 28 points against Miami while Shake Milton, Furkan Korkmaz, Georges Niang and Tobias Harris combined to add 67 points. Neither Harden nor Embiid was on the injury list prior to tonight’s game vs the Lakers, but the confidence that the Sixers’ role players gained Monday could only help as Philly opens a three-game road trip.

LeBron Helping Lakers Overcome Defensive Issues In Pursuit Of Play-in Spot

The Lakers are back home following a 2-2 trip that solidified their footing in the race for a play-in spot, moving them three games clear of 11th-place San Antonio entering tonight’s action. LeBron James continues to put up monster numbers in March, collecting 38 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists in Monday’s 131-120 win over the Cavaliers in Cleveland.

In order to win consecutive games for the first time since January 7, however, the Lakers will likely need to tighten up their defense. Los Angeles has allowed at least 120 points in each of its last four games and in six of its last eight, going 6-2 to the OVER during that span. Projecting another high-scoring game could be the safest 76ers vs Lakers prediction.

76ers vs Lakers Pick & Insights

76ers: Keys To Cover

A well-rested Embiid and Harden could be a big advantage for the Sixers against a Lakers team that is playing for the fourth time in six days and sixth in 11. Philadelphia’s ability to get defensive stops when it matters is another reason to consider Philly when making your 76ers vs Lakers prediction.

Lakers: Keys To Cover

LeBron has averaged 40.5 points per game in the Lakers’ four victories this month, and LA will likely need another huge game from The King if its defense isn’t any better against Philadelphia. Los Angeles should bring some urgency in its only home game during an eight-game stretch.

Odds Shark’s Computer 76ers vs Lakers Prediction: 76ers -7.5

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