76ers vs Lakers Predictions & Odds (Jan. 15)

The NBA odds list the Sixers as a 3.5-point road favorite against the Lakers. Philadelphia occupies a top-4 spot in the East, 1. 5 games behind the 2nd-place Nets. The Lakers are in 13th place in West, a game behind Phoenix Suns.

The 76ers kicked off a 5-game road trip with a 118-117 win in Utah against the Jazz. Joel Embiid's late jumper with 5.7 seconds left was the difference in this one. EmbIid finished with 30 points, seven rebounds and a pair of blocks. James Harden led the team in scoring with 31 points. Tobias Harris is questionable for the game against Los Angeles Lakers.

The Lakers lost to Dallas last time out. They are 10-9 at home and have used 23 different starting lineups this season. LeBron James is injured, but he should be able to play. Anthony Davis, Lonnie Walker and Austin Reaves are injured. Patrick Beverley is also questionable.

Philadelphia is one of the best bets in the NBA, going 23-18-1 against the spread. The Sixers are also 4-0 ATS on the second night of a back-to-back and 4/1 ATC in their last five head- to-head head to head games. Los Angeles has a 7/6 record when having a rest advantage, but they are 1-3-2 AATS in last 5 games against teams with a winning percentage over .600.