LA Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers Top Play – Jan 28, 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers (26-18) will battle with the Philadelphia 76ers (17-27) for the second time this season on Tuesday, January 28 at 7:30 PM ET at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Lakers are slightly favored on the road with a point spread at -4.5 (+100 at MyBookie).
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Lakers have won their last four games, with three out of four being by double digits. Their latest victory was a 112-107 performance over the Charlotte Hornets.
Anthony Davis has been an absolute mister lately, and this performance shined through. He led with 42 points and 23 rebounds. LeBron James was right behind with 22 points and eight assists. In total, they had four players in double figures.
Their offense suffered from beyond the arc, as they made just six out of 28 threes. However, they clearly had an advantage in the paint with 66 points total compared to the Hornets’ 46.
The Lakers are averaging roughly 111.5 points per matchup and rank 17th in the league for scoring. Defensively they rank 15th in holding teams to 112.7 points a game. This shows a slightly negative correlation between the two averages.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The 76ers have found success in their last two games, which is nice to see since they just had seven consecutive losses leading up to their recent wins. Their latest victory was a 109-97 outing against the Chicago Bulls.
Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 31 points on 52.1 percent shooting and had nine assists. Kelly Oubre Jr. also shined with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Paul George had nine points in 13 minutes, but will be out for this upcoming matchup after injuring his finger.
Both teams shot about the same percentage from the field and from long range. The key here was turnovers, as the Sixers forced the Bulls to have 20 turnovers and were able to collect 25 points as a result.
The Sixers are putting up 108.1 points a game, which ranks 24th. Their defense has given up 112.4 points per battle, which puts them at 13th. This ratio is slightly worse when compared to the Lakers’ output.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
The Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers betting odds have been provided by MyBookie, which currently show the Lakers as 4.5-point favorites. According to market research, the Lakers have a 51.3 percent chance of winning on the road.
In the first meeting back November, the Lakers won at home 116-106. The Lakers might be 10-12 on the road, but the Sixers are 7-13 at home. With the Lakers momentum in a positive light, they should be able to cover the spread.
Final Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -4.5 (+100)
