Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 22/03/2022, 21:34  by Joseph King | Modified on 23/03/2022 at 03:34 in NBA Predictions

A big game on the NBA schedule tonight sees the LA Lakers host the Philadelphia 76ers at the Crytpo.com Arena. Both teams are coming off a win although the trajectory of these two sides are heading in completely different directions. Philadelphia have a record of 44-27 and are coming off a hugely impressive 113-108 away win to the first place Miami Heat in a game where both Harden and Embiid had the night off. Philly closed the gap on the Heat to just 2.5 games and sit third in the Eastern Conference. Their opponents, the Lakers, are coming off a win of their own when they took down Cleveland 131-120 away from home. LA is looking like they might even struggle to qualify for the play-in game as they sit in ninth place in the West with a record of 31-41. 

The Sixers are coming off a massive morale boosting game after taking down the Heat. The role players put forth a fantastic display highlighted by Tyrese Maxey’s 28 points and the second-year guard is establishing himself as the Sixers third option. Philadelphia will have legitimate title aspirations after acquiring James Harden who has slotted in nicely alongside MVP favorite Joel Embiid. Both are expected to be back for this game making the 76ers sizable favorites. LA will be leaning on the performance of LeBron James after the King had a wonderful return to Cleveland notching a 38-point triple double. Despite LeBron’s frankly unbelievable form given the mileage on his body as near the end of his 19th NBA season, the Lakers are just not a good team and have a serious lack of depth. Philadelphia with their two stars returning and the role players in high spirits should have enough to record a comfortable victory.