Los Angeles @ Philadelphia Picks & Props

D'Angelo Russell has averaged 30.7 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 75th percentile. As it relates to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's impressive 112.9 points per game as the away team places 6th-best in the NBA over the last 17 games. This year when they are at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 40.5% on threes (23rd-highest in the NBA) against the Philadelphia 76ers, identifying this as a strong matchup. The 9th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 6 games with the home court advantage, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Lakers.

In contrast to last season's 10.4 clip, Max Christie's playing time has increased this season to 15.8 minutes per game. As it relates to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's impressive 112.9 points per game as the away team places 6th-best in the NBA over the last 17 games. The matchup vs. Philadelphia is a strong one for shots from the field; when the Philadelphia 76ers are playing at home, the opposing team's starting SGs have shot for the 28th-highest field goal percentage in the league this year (50.0%). The 9th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 6 games with the home court advantage, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Lakers.

Among all players in the NBA, Austin Reaves rates in the 22nd percentile for personal fouls, totaling only 1.4 fouls per game this year. As it relates to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's impressive 112.9 points per game as the away team places 6th-best in the NBA over the last 17 games. This matchup is a tough one for threes; when the Philadelphia 76ers are the visiting team, their opposition has compiled the 7th-lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (33.9%). The 9th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 6 games with the home court advantage, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Lakers.

Compared to last year's 1.7 clip, LeBron James's personal fouls per game have surged this year to 1.8. The Los Angeles Lakers check in as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, opposing teams have brought down 12.0 offensive boards per game (9th-most in the NBA) against the 76ers (maintaining possessions that can produce bonus opportunities for offense). Relative to last year's 79.7% clip, LeBron James's foul-shot effectiveness has dropped this year to 62.6%. This year when they are away from home, opposing starting PFs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (6th-lowest in the league) vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, struggling to get to the charity stripe.

Robert Covington has sunk 58.7% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games on the road, 15.4% more than he's put through the net overall this season when playing on the road. Robert Covington has sunk 54.2% of his 3-point shots over the last 5 games, 21.4% more than he's made from 3-point range overall this season. The matchup vs. the Los Angeles Lakers is a tough one for three-point shots; opposing squads have put up the 10th-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (35.4%). The 76ers have played at the 6th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 6 games. The Lakers have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA away from their home court this year, which ought to raise possessions for the Philadelphia 76ers.

De'Anthony Melton has been called for 2.6 personal fouls per game with the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 79th percentile -- among the NBA's highest-fouling. The 76ers rank as the 4th-least aggressive offense in the NBA while on their home court this year as it relates to three-point attempts. The matchup against the Lakers is a challenging one for shot attempts from downtown; the other team's starting SGs have averaged the 7th-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.4). While on the road, the Lakers have allowed the 4th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.8) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). Since the start of last season when they are on their home court, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 2.6 foul shots per game (11th-fewest in the NBA) against the Los Angeles Lakers, struggling to get to the free-throw line.

Nicolas Batum has sunk an impressive 57.9% of his shot attempts from the field this year, a big improvement over his 37.5 rate last year. Nicolas Batum has made an impressive 52.7% of his three-pointers this year, a sizeable increase from his 34.0 mark last year. The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a good one for shot attempts from downtown; the other team's starting PFs have totaled the 29th-most three attempts per game in the league this year (5.9). The 76ers have played at the 6th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 6 games. The Lakers have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA away from their home court this year, which ought to raise possessions for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Taurean Prince has attempted 5.3 3-pointers per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 3.6 rate last year. Relative to last season's 21.5 clip, Taurean Prince's playing time has spiked this season to 32.6 minutes per game. As it relates to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's impressive 112.9 points per game as the away team places 6th-best in the NBA over the last 17 games. The matchup vs. the 76ers is a challenging one for field goals; their opposition has posted the 9th-lowest FG% in the NBA over the last 15 games (45.9%). The 9th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

Tobias Harris has sunk an impressive 7.3 shots made from the field per game this season, quite a bit more than his 5.8 mark last season. Among all players in the NBA, Tobias Harris registers in the 98th percentile for playing time, averaging a colossal 35.6 minutes per game while at home this year. The matchup vs. the Los Angeles Lakers is a good one for shots from behind the three-point arc; opposing starting SFs have tallied the 29th-most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.9). The 76ers have played at the 6th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 6 games. The Lakers have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA away from their home court this year, which ought to raise possessions for the Philadelphia 76ers.

In contrast to last year's 14.7 clip, Tyrese Maxey's field goal attempts have jumped this year to 21.0 per game. Tyrese Maxey has played a terrific 38.1 minutes per game this year, quite a bit more than his 33.9 minutes per game last year. The 76ers have played at the 6th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 6 games. The Lakers have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA away from their home court this year, which ought to raise possessions for the Philadelphia 76ers. Offensive rebounds save possession and result in extra opportunities for scoring and assists, and the 76ers rank 7thbest in in the NBA while playing at home with 12.2 offensive boards per game this year.

Anthony Davis has converted 8.4 buckets per game while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 92nd percentile out of all players in the NBA. Anthony Davis has been on the court for 34.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 90th percentile. As it relates to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's impressive 112.9 points per game as the away team places 6th-best in the NBA over the last 17 games. This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting Cs have tallied 3.0 three attempts per game (30th-highest in the league) vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, labeling this as a good matchup. The 9th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

Out of all players in the league, Joel Embiid comes in at the 100th percentile, averaging an enormous 32.1 points per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Joel Embiid slots into the 89th percentile for playing time, posting an enormous 33.7 minutes per game this year. The matchup against Los Angeles is a good one for three-pointers; when the Los Angeles Lakers have the home court advantage, the other team's starting Cs have posted the 30th-highest three percentage in the league this year (55.0%). The 76ers have played at the 6th-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 6 games. The Lakers have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA away from their home court this year, which ought to raise possessions for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Christian Wood has made a terrific 51.0% of his treys this year, a big improvement over his 35.1 rate last year. As it relates to offense, the Los Angeles Lakers's impressive 112.9 points per game as the away team places 6th-best in the NBA over the last 17 games. This matchup is a tough one for threes; when the Philadelphia 76ers are the visiting team, their opposition has compiled the 7th-lowest three percentage in the NBA this year (33.9%). The 9th-fastest pace-of-play team in the league this year has been the Los Angeles Lakers. The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 6 games with the home court advantage, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Lakers.

Patrick Beverley has gone over 2.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Paul Reed has not yet played a game this season.