Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction 2/5/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Philadelphia 76ers and LA Lakers meet Thursday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers Pick.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Warriors and Clippers and they play the Suns next. The 76ers have won 13 of their last 20 games.

The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 116.8 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 115.3 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 28.9 points and 6.8 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 26.1 points and 7.4 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and VJ Edgecombe is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.

LA Lakers Betting Preview

The LA Lakers beat the Nets, lost to the Knicks, and they play the Warriors next. The Lakers have won 6 of their last 9 games.

The LA Lakers are averaging 116.3 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 116.2 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.4 points and 7.9 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 26.1 points and 5.2 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.5 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

• The Lakers have won each of their last seven home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The 76ers have lost eight of their last 10 games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites.
• The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

• The 76ers have won seven of their last eight night games.
• The Lakers have lost five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games at Crypto.com Arena following a win.
• The 76ers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Western Conference opponents following a win.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Lakers’ last seven home games following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the 76ers’ last three games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.

Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts

• LeBron James ranks 5th in the league for fast break points (180) this season.
• Austin Reaves is one of only six players in the league to have scored 40+ points in consecutive games this season.

Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts

• Quentin Grimes ranks 12th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (86.1%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Lakers rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (27.2).
• The Lakers rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (65.3%).
• The 76ers rank 1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (72.0%).
• The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (32.0%).

Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report

The Lakers will be without Adou Thiero.

Joel Embiid is questionable for the 76ers.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction

The Lakers will be favored at home more times than not, and they’re as healthy as they’ve been in a while. However, the value is with the 76ers and the points. The 76ers have shown to be good, and they’re 28-20-2 ATS on the season. The 76ers have 14 road wins. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the 76ers win this game outright, as they’ve been consistent for much of the season. The Lakers have these games where they can’t score. Give me the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +3.5