NBA Odds: 76ers-Lakers prediction, pick, how to watch
Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a thrilling 118-117 victory over the Utah Jazz last night. They won the game when Joel Embiid converted a 13-foot step-back jumper off of a pass from James Harden with six seconds remaining. Los Angeles Lakers are also coming from a double-overtime loss to the Dallas Mavericks. LeBron James led the Lakers with 24 points but they struggled to shoot.
The 76ers are the favorite against the Lakers.
The 76ers are on a roll after a slow start. They are five games behind the Boston Celtics for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. The Sixers are also a half-game behind Milwaukee Bucks for third place in East. Philadelphia ranks ninth in field goal shooting percentage and fourth in 3-point shooting%. They also rank third in free-throw shooting and 27th in rebounds.
The Lakers are playing without Anthony Davis. James averages 29 points per game with 8.4 rebounds and 6.8 assists. He makes many mistakes and often takes bad shots. Westbrook averages 15. 4 points and 7. 8 assists, but he does not always make the best decisions. The Lakers rank sixth in the NBA in field goal shooting percentage. They are also 12th in free-throw shooting and seventh on the boards.
The Sixers are playing on the second night of a back-to-back. The Lakers have had two days of rest.
