by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Mar 21, 2024
Game Time: 10:30 pm ET, Friday, March 22, 2024
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: NBA TV
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: 76ers +9, Lakers -9; Over/Under: 227.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: 76ers +9, Lakers -9; Over/Under: 227.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: 76ers +9, Lakers -9; Over/Under: 227.5 points
Season Record
Philadelphia 76ers: 38-31 (3rd place, Atlantic Division)
Los Angeles Lakers: 37-32 (4th place, Pacific Division)
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Philadelphia 76ers: 4-6 last 10
Los Angeles Lakers: 6-4 last 10
Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview and Analysis
The 76ers are entering this game with a 38-31 record overall and they are 17-16 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Phoenix Suns in their last game. Kelly Oubre Jr. led the team in points in that game with 18 while Cameron Payne and Jeff Dowtin each were next on the team with 12 points. Tyrese Maxey and Kyle Lowry each led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Kenyon Martin Jr. led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 43.2% from the field, 35.1% from 3-point range, and 38.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.4 PPG against them. The 76ers have an ATS record of 36-33 this season and their O/U record is 35-34.
The Lakers are entering this game with a 37-32 record overall and they are 25-12 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Atlanta Hawks in their last game. D'Angelo Russell led the team in points in that game with 27 while LeBron James was next on the team with 25 points. LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell each led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Anthony Davis led the team in rebounds with 15. They were 57.8% from the field, 41.7% from 3-point range, and 85% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.6 PPG against them. The Lakers have an ATS record of 32-38 this season and their O/U record is 38-31-1.
76ers vs Lakers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Lakers listed as a 9 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Lakers have looked good in their games this season with their 37-32 record overall which has them in a play-in spot for the playoffs in the West right now. They have also looked great on their home court this year with their 25-12 home record. Meanwhile, the 76ers have looked good in their games this season with their 38-31 record overall which has them in a play-in spot for the playoffs in the East right now. They haven't looked as good in their road games this year with their 17-16 road record. The 76ers haven't looked good over the last few weeks either as they were once near the top of the East and have been dropping down the standings without Joel Embiid in their lineup. The 76ers haven't been the same team without Embiid and it has shown in their games lately too, going 4-6 in their last 10 games and coming into this one off a big loss to the Suns in their last one. The Lakers have been the hotter team coming into this one with their 6-4 record in their last 10 games and they have more momentum on their side since they are coming off a nice win against the Hawks in their last one. The Lakers have also been healthy in their games lately and they are focused on climbing the standings in the West to try and avoid the play-in games. The Lakers have also been so good on their home court this year, playing like a completely different team there, the same way the 76ers have been a completely different team without Embiid. The best way to place a bet here is on the Lakers to cover the spread in this game.
76ers Lakers Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Friday, March 22, 2024 (10:30 pm ET start time) is Lakers 115 76ers 97.
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NBA Betting Trends
Philadelphia 76ers: 6-13 ATS after scoring 105 points or less. 2-7 ATS after scoring 105 points or less 2 straight games. 10-2 UNDER as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points. 16-7 UNDER as an underdog. 5-1 UNDER against Pacific division opponents.
Los Angeles Lakers: 9-5 ATS in a home game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 25-18 ATS revenging a road loss vs opponent of 10 points or more. 5-1 UNDER after a game where they made 55% of their shots or better. 26-14 UNDER after a huge blowout win by 30 or more.
Key Injuries
Philadelphia 76ers: K. Jones (C) Ques Fri - Hamstring. T. Harris (SF) Ques Fri - Ankle. D. Melton (PG) Early April - Back. R. Covington (SF) Early April - Knee. J. Embiid (C) Early April - Knee.
Los Angeles Lakers: G. Vincent (SG) Early April - Knee. J. Vanderbilt (SF) Early April - Foot. C. Reddish (SF) Ques Fri - Ankle. C. Wood (PF) Out indefinitely - Knee. C. Castleton (C) Out indefinitely - Wrist.
Notable Quotes
“We just didn't seem to be moving with the energy we needed to be. We know they can devastate you from 3, and we talked about trying to limit their attempts tonight, and we just couldn't get it done.” - Nick Nurse after his team’s loss against the Suns in their game on Wednesday.
“Bron is Bron, and it's that time of the year. He's shooting the ball extremely well. He's been in attack mode, finding guys. He's been locking in defensively." - Anthony Davis after their win against the Hawks in their game on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Philadelphia 76ers
PG Tyrese Maxey
SG Kyle Lowry
SF Kelly Oubre Jr.
PF Nicolas Batum
C Mo Bamba
Los Angeles Lakers
PG D'Angelo Russell
SG Austin Reaves
SF LeBron James
PF Rui Hachimura
C Anthony Davis
Statistical Leaders
Philadelphia 76ers
PPG: J. Embiid (35.3)
APG: T. Maxey (6.2)
Reb/G: J. Embiid (11.3)
Los Angeles Lakers
PPG: L. James (25.5)
APG: L. James (8.1)
Reb/G: A. Davis (12.3)
Coaches:
Philadelphia 76ers: Nick Nurse (1st season)
Los Angeles Lakers: Darvin Ham (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
