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

Prediction published on 08/11/2024, 02:23  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 08/11/2024 at 02:44 in NBA Predictions

The Philadelphia 76ers will head to the LA Lakers seeking to snap a four-match losing run. They come into this match sitting bottom in the Eastern Conference while their hosts are 10th in the West. Below is our prediction for this match.

The Lakers had a brilliant start to the season but have since regressed. They began with three successive wins but now have managed just one victory in their last five games.

J.J. Reddick’s men, who are on a two-game skid, suffered an embarrassing 131-114 defeat to the Grizzlies to end a nightmare five-game road trip. They are back home now where they are yet to lose this season. The Lakers are averaging 115.9 points.

The Sixers have been in even worse shape than their soon-to-be hosts. Nick Nurse’s men have managed just one win in seven outings. This victory came in OT away to the Pacers five matchdays ago.

Injuries have pegged the team back with star centre Joel Embiid still yet to suit up this season. The Sixers, who are concluding a three-match road trip in the West, were defeated 110-98 by the Clippers last time out.

It was the second game this season in which they had been held to under 100 points. The Sixers are averaging 107.1 points which is the fifth-worst offensive tally.