Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers Picks and Predictions for Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers will be on the road Thursday night for a 10:00 PM match-up inside Crypto.com Arena against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles, CA, and we have you ready to roll with our Philadelphia vs Los Angeles prediction. Philadelphia comes into Wednesday with 29 wins and 21 losses on the year. The Los Angeles Lakers return home for this matchup with 30 wins and 19 losses this season. Philadelphia comes into Thursday night red hot, riding a lengthy winning streak after a 19-point road victory against the Golden State Warriors in their last outing. Los Angeles returned home playing good basketball as of late, having won three of the last five following a 16-point road victory against the Brooklyn Nets. Read more about this Philadelphia vs Los Angeles prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
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Philadelphia looks to keep it rolling
The Philadelphia offense has averaged 116.8 points on 46% shooting this season, but 123.4 points over its last five wins. The Philadelphia defense has held its own this season, allowing 115.3 points per game through 50 games played. Defensively, Philadelphia controlled things in its last outing, giving up just 94 points on 47% shooting from the floor. The Philadelphia offense was phenomenal, scoring 113 points on 45% shooting and knocking down 13 3-pointers. The Sixers won the rebounding battle by 22 and forced 20 turnovers to seal the victory. Edgecombe led the way for the Philadelphia offense with 25 points on 20 shots.
Tyrese Maxey leads the Philadelphia office this season with 28.9 points and 6.8 assists per game. Joel Embiid is second on the roster with 26.1 points per game this season. Paul George averages 16 points, and rookie VJ Edgecomb is averaging 15.1 points per game. Big man Andre Drummond averages 6.9 points and leads the team, pulling in 8.8 rebounds per contest.
Key Injury Report for Philadelphia:
- Joel Embiid (GTD) – Ankle
- Paul George ( Out) – Suspension
Lakers try to stay hot
Offensively, Los Angeles has been solid enough this season, averaging 116.3 points on 50% shooting from the floor, and the Lakers have averaged 122 points per game over their last three wins. Defensively, Los Angeles has been mediocre, allowing 116.2 points per game this season. The Los Angeles offense rolled in their last outing, pouring in 125 points, including 69 in the first half, on 54% shooting, and the Lakers knocked down 7 triples in the game. Los Angeles lost the rebounding battle by 7, but forced 20 turnovers in the win. LeBron James led the Lakers’ offense in their last outing with 25 points, seven assists, and 16 shots.
Luka Doncic leads the Los Angeles offense this season, averaging 33.4 points and 8.7 assists per game. Austin Reaves is second on the roster, averaging 26.1 points, and LeBron James averages a third-best 32 points per game. DeAndre Ayton averages 13.5 points and leads the team, pulling down 8.5 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Los Angeles:
- Adout Thiero (GTD) – Knee
Philadelphia vs Los Angeles Pick
- Philadelphia vs Los Angeles Spread Pick
Both teams are playing good basketball coming into this matchup, but Los Angeles will have the edge. The Lakers will be on their home floor as they look to continue their winning ways. Expect Los Angeles to make the plays throughout Thursday night's game against a red-hot Philadelphia team. Take the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night to do the job as they pick up their second consecutive win to end the Philadelphia winning streak.
- Philadelphia vs Los Angeles Over/Under Pick
Both teams are playing great basketball coming into this matchup, and that will continue Thursday. Expect both offenses to get out and run as each will look to light it up in this matchup. Each team has upped its scoring over the last few outings, and that will continue Thursday night in Los Angeles. Both teams are going to score a ton of points, pushing the over to its limits Thursday night. Take the over on Thursday night as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Philadelphia 76ers.
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