| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Lakers | Philadelphia 76ers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-6 | 13-9 |
| Where | Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA | |
| When | Sunday, December 7, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | Spectrum Sports Net | |
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Raptors, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Suns next. The Lakers have won 22 of their last 31 regular season games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 119.1 points on 51.3 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 35.3 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 28.1 points and 5.7 rebounds. Deandre Ayton is the third double-digit scorer, and LeBron James is grabbing 4 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Bucks and Warriors, and they play the Pacers next. The 76ers have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 118.3 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 118 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 32.5 points and 7.5 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 19.4 points and 5.3 rebounds. Quentin Grimes is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last seven home games against the Lakers.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last six night games at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against the Lakers at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games against 76ers teams that held a winning record.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last 15 Sunday games as favorites.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last five home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games following a loss.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Lakers’ last eight games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers’ last four night games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Quentin Grimes ranks 15th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (85.4%) this season.
- Paul George leads all 76ers players for steals per 36 minutes (2.6) this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Deandre Ayton ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (69.6%) this season.
- Rui Hachimura ranks 8th amongst qualified players for 3P% (46.5%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (25.1).
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.6).
- Seven different Lakers players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for turnover percentage this season (14.3%).
Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford. Paul George and Joel Embiid are questionable.
Marcus Smart is out for the Lakers with a back issue. LeBron James is questionable with a foot issue.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
This line tells me LeBron will play, which means the Lakers are pretty much full strength with the expected return of Luka. With a cover percentage of 63.6 percent, the Lakers are the second-best cover team in the NBA. The 76ers continue to deal with lineup issues, and they’re a tough team to read night to night because you don’t know who’s playing. The 76ers have also seen 6 of their 9 losses come at home, so Philly hasn’t been kind to them much. I’m going to side with the Lakers and the reasonable number because they’re just the more trustworthy team with the healthier roster.