Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/28/25
At 7:30 ET, the 76ers (17-27) will host the Lakers (26-18) in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers are currently favored by 5 points and have won 4 straight games. The over/under line is set at 217.5.
This game will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and can be seen on TNT. The Lakers are 5th in the Western Conference and 1st in the Pacific Division, while the 76ers are 11th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Atlantic Division.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -5
This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, January 28th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-77 in favor of the Lakers.
- Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 25 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 13 threes.
Do the Lakers Have a Shot at a Road Win?
The Lakers improved to 26-18 on the season with a 112-107 road win over the Hornets on Monday. Los Angeles entered the game as 5-point favorites, and the final score resulted in a push for spread bettors. The total points for the game were 219, just under the pre-game line of 223.
Los Angeles jumped out to a 39-19 lead after the 1st quarter, but Charlotte fought back, winning the 2nd quarter 32-20. The Lakers edged the Hornets 27-26 in the 3rd quarter and entered the 4th with an 86-77 lead. Charlotte outscored Los Angeles 30-26 in the final period, but the Lakers held on for the win.
Anthony Davis dominated the Hornets with 42 points and 23 rebounds, shooting 60.7% from the field in the Lakers’ 112-107 win. He scored 21 points in the 1st quarter and added 13 more in the 3rd. LeBron James contributed 22 points, 10 of which came in the 3rd quarter.
The Lakers shot 51.2% from the field but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 threes at a 21.4% rate. Austin Reaves chipped in 17 points, making 2 threes on 25% shooting from deep.
Defensively, the Lakers were strong in the 1st quarter, holding the Hornets to just 19 points, but they struggled in the 2nd, giving up 32. They allowed 26 points in the 3rd and 30 in the 4th but still managed to secure the win. Overall, they gave up 107 points on 44% shooting from the field.
The Lakers allowed 14 three-pointers on 38% shooting from deep. They sent the Hornets to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Lakers grabbed 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.
Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?
The 76ers improved to 17-27 on the season with a 109-97 road win over the Bulls on Saturday. Philadelphia entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win. The total score of 206 points fell well below the O/U line of 231.5.
Philadelphia took control early, leading 60-53 at halftime. However, the Bulls went on a 14-0 run, turning a 74-70 deficit into an 84-74 lead. The 76ers responded by holding the Bulls to just 14 points in the 4th quarter while scoring 29 of their own to secure the win.
Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers to a win over the Bulls, scoring 31 points and hitting 5 threes at 38.5% efficiency. He also dished out 9 assists and grabbed 5 rebounds, shooting 52.2% from the field. Kelly Oubre contributed 22 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 50% from the floor and making 2 threes at 40%.
As a team, the 76ers made 13 threes, shooting 28.9% from beyond the arc, and finished with a 45.7% field goal percentage overall. Maxey scored 15 points in the 1st quarter, while Oubre added 9 points in the 4th. Eric Gordon chipped in 13 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%.
The 76ers’ defense was strong in their win over the Bulls, holding them to just 97 points. Philadelphia gave up 28 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 3rd, but they locked down in the 4th, allowing only 14 points. Overall, the 76ers held the Bulls to 42% shooting from the field.
Philadelphia also did a good job defending the three-point line, as Chicago made just 12 threes on 31% shooting. The Bulls went 13/20 from the free-throw line. The 76ers finished with 10 steals and 4 blocks.