Our ratings lean toward the Clippers at home against the 76ers on Sunday, December 27, at about 59%. That is a real edge, but the 76ers are far from out of it.
How the Win Meter reads
The Win Meter reads the Clippers 59%, with a projected score of Philadelphia 76ers 112, LA Clippers 114. The rating gap is 36 points in favor of the 76ers, and home court and rest add about 100 rating points for the Clippers on top of that.
Readings in this range leave plenty of room for the other side. About 41 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 Clippers are 1-1 this season and 2-3 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -0.4.
The 76ers were beaten 144-114 at home by NYK not long ago.
The Clippers' best recent win was 121-96 at home against SAC.
The Clippers were beaten 116-97 on the road by POR 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, Bradley Beal (LAC), expected back Nov 8, 2026, and Max Strus (LAC), expected back Nov 8, 2026.
Day to day or questionable: Dean Wade (PHI) and LeBron James (PHI). Their status can change before tip-off.
The season series
In our records of recent meetings, the series is even, with the Clippers outscoring the 76ers by an average of 5.3 points per game. The last meeting was PHI 128, LAC 113.