The Philadelphia 76ers (38-31) and Los Angeles Lakers (37-32) meet Friday. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: 76ers lead 1-0
The 76ers opened a 4-game Western Conference road trip with a 115-102 loss to the Phoenix Suns Wednesday. F'Tobias Harris (ankle) missed a 3rd straight game for the 76ers, who have lost 6 of 9 after failing to cover as 9.5-point underdogs.
The Lakers snapped a 2-game skid with a cover as 9-point home favorites in a 136-105 win over the Atlanta Hawks Monday. They are currently in 9th place in the West, meaning they would have to win 2 play-in games to make the playoffs. They trail the Dallas Mavericks by 3.5 games for the No. 6 seed.