Los Angeles Lakers at Philadelphia 76ers Free Prediction 02/10/19

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The Los Angeles Lakers (28-27), 6.5-point underdogs, will travel to the Wells Fargo Center to square off against the Philadelphia 76ers (35-20). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 234 points and it is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 10, 2019.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Odds

Both teams covered in their last contest. The 76ers (6.5-point favorites) defeated the Denver Nuggets 117-110, while the Lakers (9.5-point underdog) beat the Boston Celtics 129-128. The Philadelphia game went 2 points under the projected point total of 229, while the Los Angeles game went 28.5 points over the projected point total of 228.5.

The Lakers had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.629 (above their season average of 0.528) and had a turnover percentage of 7.1 (better than their season average of 13.4). Philadelphia, on the other hand, made good use of their 32 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 29 of them (90.6 percent). Denver was 12-13 (92.3 percent). JJ Redick played a key role for Philadelphia with 34 points. LeBron James, meanwhile played a huge role in the victory for Los Angeles, racking up 28 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists on his way to his third triple-double this year.

In their first matchup this season, Joel Embiid led the 76ers to a 121-105 victory. He notched a double-double with 28 points and 11 rebounds. The two teams combined to score 226 points, which was just under the projected point total of 230.5, and Philadelphia covered as a 7.5-point favorite. One of Philadelphia’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 28 free throw attempts, while Los Angeles had 16.

Of the Lakers’ 55 games, 33 have gone under the total. Los Angeles holds records of 28-27 straight up (SU) and 24-29-2 against the spread (ATS).

Unlike Los Angeles, 76ers games have gone over the projected point total 50.9 percent of the time. Moreover, Philadelphia is 35-20 SU and 26-29 ATS.

This showdown pits one of the league’s top offenses against one of its elite defensesPhiladelphia ranks fourth in effective field goal percentage (0.537), while Los Angeles is fourth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.508).

Lakers at 76ers Odds Pick

NBA Tip: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – Lakers, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The 76ers average 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 15th in the league. The Lakers rank 27th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
  • Philadelphia ranks fourth in rebounds allowed per game (43.2) while Los Angeles ranks 25th (46.9).
  • The 76ers rank eighth in second chance points allowed per game (12.3) while the Lakers rank 25th (14.2).
  • Philadelphia ranks third in blocks allowed per game (4.1) while Los Angeles ranks 19th (5.4).
  • Philadelphia ranks third in assists allowed per game (22.9) while Los Angeles ranks 16th (24.5).
  • The 76ers average 15.6 fast break points per game, which ranks ninth in the league. The Lakers rank 27th in fast break points allowed per game (15.1).
  • The 76ers average 16.8 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 14th in the league. The Lakers rank 28th in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.5).
  • Philadelphia ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (31.5) while Los Angeles ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (32.8).
  • Los Angeles ranks second in points in the paint per game (56.3) while Philadelphia ranks 19th in points allowed in the paint per game (50.2).
  • In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, Los Angeles is 7-0 and Philadelphia is 9-0.
  • When scoring more than 100 points, the Lakers are 27-21 and the 76ers are 35-16.
  • Philadelphia is 15-13 ATS at home, while Los Angeles is 14-13 ATS on the road.
  • The total has gone over in 14 of the Lakers’ 27 road games, while 15 of the 76ers’ 28 home games have gone over.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Los Angeles and Philadelphia are both 3-2 ATS.
  • The Lakers have 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games, while the 76ers have 5 unders
  • The Lakers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.6, up from 0.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 113.2 points per game (2.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 110.6 points per game (1.5 below their season average).