Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Friday, 11/08/24

Two teams struggling with injuries collide tonight in L.A., as the Lakers welcome the 76ers. Who do I like in this matchup? Find out in my Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers prediction.

Paul George’s homecoming didn’t go to plan; his 76ers fell to the Clippers 110-98. More importantly, though, they also lost Tyrese Maxey to a hamstring injury and he will not be available for tonight’s game. That means the Sixers are once again without 2 of their 3 superstars, as Joel Embiid serves another game of his 3-game suspension. George will be asked to carry the offense. Is he capable of scorning 40+?

L.A. could also be shorthanded; Anthony Davis is a game-time decision with plantar fasciitis in his foot. He sat out the Memphis game and the Lakers didn’t stand a chance, losing 131-114. The defense has had major issues during the 5-game road trip they were just on, allowing 125+ points in 3 of the last 4 games. Against a shorthanded 76ers team, that number should go down a bit. However, with just 1 win in 5 games the Lakers are looking for answers. After opening at 233.5, the total line has dropped to 221.5 after all the injuries. Still, I cannot trust this Lakers defense; they could not get stops even if their lives depended on it. Philadelphia is 4-1 on the O/U in its last 5 road games, while the Lakers are 5-2 in their last 7 overall. I’ll go with the points.

76ers vs Lakers prediction: Over 220 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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