Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction NBA Picks 3/22/24

Los Angeles Lakers (38-32) vs Philadelphia 76ers (38-31)

Game Info: Friday, March 22, 2024 at 10:30 pm (Crypto.com Arena)

Betting Odds: Los Angeles Lakers -9 -- Over/Under: 227.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers meet Friday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a 76ers vs Lakers prediction.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers recently beat the Hornets and Heat while losing to the Suns. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 114.7 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.7 points and 6.2 assists, while Tobias Harris is averaging 17.1 points and 6.2 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 82.5 percent from the free throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.

Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers recently beat the Hawks while losing to the Kings and Warriors. The Los Angeles Lakers are averaging 117.5 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 117.6 points on 47.5 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 25.5 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Anthony Davis is averaging 24.4 points and 12.3 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Austin Reaves is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Los Angeles Lakers are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Lakers are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.

Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts

D'Angelo Russell ranks 11th amongst qualified players for 3P% (42.4%) this season.
Austin Reaves ranks T7th amongst qualified Guards for FG% (49.3%) this season.

Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts

Tyrese Maxey ranks 10th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (3.6) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Lakers rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.0).
The Lakers rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.9).
The 76ers rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (8.5).
The 76ers rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.2).

76ers vs Lakers prediction

The Los Angeles Lakers should be favored at home, but this many points isn't something I can get behind. The Lakers have had issues all year stringing wins together, and their 31-38 ATS record doesn't put them in good standing with bettors. LeBron James also remains questionable and while he plays most nights, the fact he's constantly on the injury list tells you he's not feeling great. The Philadelphia 76ers have injuries of their own, but they continue to compete, and they're a profitable 36-32-1 ATS on the season. Also, the 76ers have won 7 straight games against the Lakers, not losing to LAL since March 2020. Give me the points.