- What: NBA Picks
- Who: Los Angeles Lakers at Philadelphia 76ers
- When: Tuesday, January 28, 7:30 p.m.
In Tuesday's NBA picks, both the visiting Los Angeles Lakers and the hometown Philadelphia 76ers will be taking the floor at the Wells Fargo Center riding hot streaks. The Lakers are winners of four games in a row. Meanwhile, the Sixers have taken the victory in each of their last two games.
It's the visitors that the oddsmakers are going to roll with in this game. Los Angeles is set as a 4-point road favorite.
Let's look at the latest betting lines for this game. Odds are subject to change.
 | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | -4 (-115) | -175 | O 219 (-110) |
| Philadelphia 76ers | +4 (+105) | +155 | U 219 (-110) |
Among the four games on the ledger on a light Tuesday NBA schedule, we are viewing this Lakers vs 76ers showdown as being one the best bets among the day's NBA picks.
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Lakers vs 76ers Betting Trends
Los Angeles beat the 76ers 101-94 last March 22, ending an 0-7 straight up skid for the Lakers against Philadelphia. In Philly, the Lakers are 0-6 both SU and against the spread in their last six visits to the Wells Fargo Center.
Overall, the Lakers are 4-0 both SU and ATS in their past three games. On the road, Los Angeles is 1-3 SU and 2-2 ATS over the past four games. The Lakers are 6-0 SU and ATS in their last six meetings with Eastern Conference clubs.
Philadelphia is 7-13 SU at home this season. Though they are 2-0 SU and ATS over the past two games, in the last nine contests the 76ers are 2-7 SU and ATS.
The under has hit in two of the last three games between the Lakers and 76ers. However, the last two games between the two teams played in Philadelphia went over. Three of the last five games played by Los Angeles have gone under. On the other hand, in four of the last road games played the Lakers, the over was the winning play on the total.
Five of Philadelphia's last seven games have gone over. At home, the Sixers have gone over in each of the past four games. Philly is 1-8 ATS in the club's past nine home games. The 76ers are 0-6 SU and 1-5 ATS in their last six meetings with Western Conference opposition.
As a betting favorite, Los Angeles is 19-6 SU this season. The Lakers are 8-12 ATS on the road. Philadelphia is 5-15 ATS as a home team. The 76ers are 5-21 SU as the underdog in the betting line.
Key Injuries Hurting 76ers
Oft-injured 76ers center Joel Embiid is sidelined yet again. He's out for at least the next two games due to ongoing issues with his left knee. Dealing with a number of ailments this season, including a left foot sprain and a fractured right sinus, the Philadelphia big man has been limited to just 13 games.
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When Embiid has played, he's played quite well. The veteran center is averaging 24.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and a block per game. He just hasn't played enough.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia will also be without forward Paul George. He'll be missing from Tuesday's game after undergoing an MRI on a damaged finger.
In his first season with the 76ers, George, 34, is showing per-game averages of 17.1 points and 4.7 assists.
Lakers Also Banged Up
The Lakers are showing their two stars as ailing. Both small forward LeBron James (foot) and center Anthony Davis (plantar) are displaying on the LA injury list as probable starters for this game.
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Davis (25.9 PPG) and James (23.4 PPG) are the leading scorers for the Lakers. Davis is also leading the club with 11.9 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game. James is dishing out a team-high 9.0 assists per game.
Also on the injury list for Los Angeles are power forward Rui Hachimura (calf soreness) and point guard Gabe Vincent (left knee). Both are listed as day to day.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia NBA Picks
Two games ago, the 76ers showed what they are capable of achieving when on their game. They beat the NBA's best team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Philadelphia will be catching the Lakers on the third game of a five-game road trip. It's also the second game is as many nights for LA. The Lakers beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday. Philly's home record is dismal and the 76ers are without Embiid and George. Lay the points and take the Lakers as road favorites in the Tuesday NBA picks.
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