Lakers vs. Philadelphia. NBA Match Prediction
After an unsuccessful trip to the East, the Lakers return to their home walls, where they will play Philadelphia. Will the Lakers be able to interrupt their unsuccessful series? The bets and forecast will give the answer to this question
Match announcement
LA Lakers
Current form
The Lakers got off to a great start on the road. They beat Phoenix, Cleveland and Toronto in the first of the series. But then something strange happened to the Lakers. They failed in the games against Detroit and Memphis.
Because of this, the Los Angeles team left the top 10 of the Western Conference. The Lakers moved to 11th place and are now outside the playoff zone.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Jarrett Vanderbilt, Christian Wood
Interesting facts for betting
At home, the Lakers have lost 3 of their last 4 games to Philadelphia. The Lakers are somehow unsuccessful in their confrontation with this opponent.
Probable lineup : Hayes-Russell, Reeves-Knecht, James.
Philadelphia 76ers
Current form
Philadelphia still can't please fans with victories. The Sixers players lack teamwork. Each of them pulls the blanket over himself, so the team play leaves a depressing impression.
In the last match, the team from Pennsylvania suffered another setback. This time, Philadelphia lost to the Clippers (98:110). Before that, the Sixers also lost to Phoenix (116:118).
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey.
Interesting facts for betting
The last time Philadelphia won was in late October. Since then, the Sixers have lost four games in a row.
Probable lineup: Drummond - Oubre, George - Lowry, Martin.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Philadelphia win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the Sixers have won the opening segment
1.98Bet 1st quarter: total under 55.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 55 points were not scored in the first quarter
1.75Tip and bets
The Lakers have problems with their roster. It is not known whether Anthony Davis will play, and without him the Lakers will not be able to look confident. In this case, Philadelphia will have a good chance to succeed. Especially since they have often won in Los Angeles recently.
Our prediction is Philadelphia with a handicap of (+9.5) points at 1.75
Bet on total
Both rivals have not been pleasing with their actions lately. In this regard, we assume that the face-to-face meeting will be low-scoring.
Forecast - total under 225.5 points for 1.70
Bet on statistics
Drummond hasn't been a great scorer, but he has nine points in three of his last five games. It likely that the Sixers center will show similar performances.
Prediction - Andre Drummond: Total over 8.5 points for 1.79