At 10:30 ET, the 76ers (+294) will visit the Lakers (-377) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 224 points.

Currently, the Lakers are favored by 8.5 points over the 76ers. Philadelphia is 3rd in the Atlantic Division and 8th in the East, while the Lakers are 4th in the Pacific Division and 9th in the West. NBCS will broadcast this game.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -8.5

This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Friday, March 22nd.

WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-106 in favor of the Lakers.
  • Our projections have LeBron James finishing with LeBron James points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 14 threes.

Will the 76ers Defense Show Up on the Road?

Today, the 76ers are looking to snap a 3-game ATS losing streak as underdogs. On the road, they have an ATS record of 18-15 and are 37-31 overall.

In terms of their O/U record for the season, the 76ers are 34-35, and the under has hit in their last seven games. This year, their games have averaged 227 points per game compared to today’s O/U line of 224.

Philadelphia’s last game was a 115-102 loss to the Suns. They were 9.5-point underdogs in that game, and the O/U line was 222.5.

In the Eastern Conference standings, the 76ers are currently in 8th place with a record of 38-31. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 26-20 and 6-8 against their division. In non-conference games, they are 12-11.

As underdogs this season, the 76ers are 7-18 straight-up and 10-14 ATS. Today, they are getting 8.5 points on the spread.

Heading into their matchup with the Lakers, the 76ers are averaging 114.7 points per game, which is 15th in the NBA. On the road, Philadelphia is scoring 113.5 points per game.

So far this season, the 76ers have scored less than the NBA average in 52.2% of their games. In terms of pace, Philadelphia is 20th in the league at 97.4 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the 76ers are 21st in field goal percentage at 46%. They have been successful at getting to the free-throw line, leading the NBA with 20.1 made free throws per game.

On defense, the 76ers come into the game ranked 9th in the league in points allowed at 112.4 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 101.3 points per contest (6th). When it comes to defending inside the arc, the 76ers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.3% from downtown.

Will the Lakers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

The Lakers have gone 39-30 on the over/under this season and have seen the over hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 224, and their games have averaged a combined 235 points.

Los Angeles is 37-32 overall this season, putting them in 9th place in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 24-23 and 7-9 against Pacific Division opponents.

As the favorite, the Lakers are 24-13 this season and have gone 15-22 against the spread at home. Overall, they are 18-19 ATS at home and 31-38 ATS for the season.

Against the Hawks, the Lakers won by a score of 136-105. They were favored by 9 points going into the game and easily covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 226.5.

This season, the Lakers are one of the best offensive teams in the league, averaging 117.5 points per game (9th). At home, they are scoring 118.8 points per game.

Los Angeles is one of the top teams in terms of field goal percentage, shooting 50% from the field. They are also 7th in true shooting percentage.

In terms of pace, the Lakers are 4th in the league at 100.8 possessions per game. They have been one of the more aggressive teams in terms of getting to the free-throw line, averaging 23.7 attempts per game (6th).

On defense, the Lakers come into the game ranked 23rd in the league in points allowed at 117.6 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 117.7 points per contest (25th). The Los Angeles defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.6% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.6% of their field goal attempts vs. Los Angeles.