76ers vs Lakers Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Meanwhile, the former championship favorites, the Los Angeles Lakers, are ninth in the West. They have won two of their last three games but had lost nine of their last 11 before that.

Let’s check the latest news, stats, injury reports, and NBA odds for the 76ers vs Lakers. We’ve plenty of predictions for you to consider.

76ers: Plenty of Scorers

It’s never easy to take down a team that has a lot of offensive firepower. That is exactly the case with this season’s Philadelphia 76ers.

Embiid was performing like he deserves the MVP award, even before Harden arrived. He is averaging 29.8 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists.

Harden adds on an additional 22.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 10.5 assists per contest to make their starting lineup that much scarier.

Tobias Harris has slid in as a stellar third option that really helps the depth. The pressure and spotlight have been taken off of him since Harden arrived.

It’s the depth and chemistry that they play with at all times that makes this team thrive. They also should have everybody healthy ahead of this matchup, a key factor as their opponent is not 100 percent.

Lakers Battling for Playoff Slot

Nobody could have ever imagined that a team with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook wouldn’t make the playoffs but here we are.

Davis has missed over 20 games due to different injuries and Westbrook has been hated by the fans since he first stepped onto the court. James has done his part, though, averaging a league-leading 30.0 points

The trio just isn’t working well together and to make matters worse, they aren’t playing defense. Los Angeles has a lot of established veterans and scorers, but nobody to give it all on the other end.

This is why the Lakers can be found in 26th place when it comes to points allowed per game. With Davis still not ready to return and James questionable to make it out there, it doesn’t look like Los Angeles has a lot left to win this game.

76ers vs Lakers Head-to-Head

This matchup will mark the second time that these teams have met this season. The 76ers earned a 105-87 blowout victory over the Lakers in the previous matchup.

76ers vs Lakers Game Information

• Game: Philadelphia 76ers (44-27) at Los Angeles Lakers (31-41)
• Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
• Day/Time: Wednesday, 10 p.m. ET
• Live stream: NBA Game Pass

76ers vs Lakers Betting Lines

76ers vs Lakers Prediction

The 76ers are currently listed as large eight-point favorites against the Lakers in the sportsbook. While it may seem like too much given how the Lakers are still led by James, it actually makes sense.

Philadelphia has been a powerhouse since combining Harden and Embiid. The pick-and-roll has been brutal on opposing teams and the Lakers are one of the worst defensive groups out there.

They should get lit up by Philly and with James not 100 percent and Davis still out, Los Angeles won’t have enough to really keep themselves in it down the stretch. Take the 76ers with your NBA picks.