The edge goes to the Lakers at home against the 76ers on Friday, December 25, at about 66%. That is a real edge, but the 76ers are far from out of it.
How the Win Meter reads
The Win Meter reads the Lakers 66%, with a projected score of Philadelphia 76ers 110, Los Angeles Lakers 114. The rating gap is 16 points in favor of the Lakers, and home court and rest add about 101 rating points for the Lakers on top of that.
Readings in this range leave plenty of room for the other side. About 34 times in 100 games like this, the 76ers would win.
Recent form
The 76ers are 2-0 this season and 2-3 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -7.2. The Lakers are 1-0 this season and 1-4 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -8.4.
The 76ers were beaten 144-114 at home by NYK not long ago.
The Lakers' best recent win was 127-105 at home against GSW.
The Lakers were beaten 131-108 at home by OKC not long ago.
Injuries to watch
Out: Dominick Barlow (PHI), expected back Nov 2, 2026, Ariel Hukporti (PHI), expected back Oct 1, 2027, Tacko Fall (PHI), expected back Oct 25, 2026, Cameron Carr (LAL), expected back Oct 25, 2026, and Adou Thiero (LAL), expected back Oct 25, 2026.
Day to day or questionable: Dean Wade (PHI), LeBron James (PHI), and Walker Kessler (LAL). Their status can change before tip-off.
The season series
In our records of recent meetings, the Lakers lead 3-1, with the Lakers outscoring the 76ers by an average of 1 points per game. The last meeting was PHI 115, LAL 119.