Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds, and Spreads - December 9

The Los Angeles Lakers have turned their season around and are playing good basketball. Can the Lake Show keep the good vibes going as they take a trip to the East Coast to face the Philadelphia 76ers?

The 76ers are still trying to turn around their season now that James Harden has returned to action. The 76ers remain without Tyrese Maxey, and the All-Star's absence looms large.

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers Details

Fixture: Los Angeles Lakers @ Philadelphia 76ers

Date and Time: Friday, December 9, 7:30 PM ET

Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report

Tyrese Maxey was in the middle of a stellar breakout season, but the foot injury he sustained has put him on the shelf. Expect the dynamic guard to be on the shelf for a few more weeks.

Forward Georges Niang is dealing with a foot injury and will miss Friday Night's action.

The injury news for the Los Angeles Lakers is relatively positive. Big man Anthony Davis is dealing with an illness, but recent reports suggest he will suit up on Friday night. LeBron James is dealing with an ankle injury causing his status to be day-to-day, but from all accounts, James is probable for this one.

The Lakers remain without three role players: Cole Swider remains out with a foot injury, and Wenyen Gabriel is dealing with a shoulder injury. Gabriel's return is currently unclear, with an evaluation in a week. Juan Toscano-Anderson sustained an ankle injury during Wednesday night's game against Toronto. Toscano-Anderson is out for at least two weeks.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report

PLAYER	TEAM	INJURY	STATUS
Tyrese Maxey	76ers	Foot	Out
Georges Niang	76ers	Foot	Out
LeBron James	Lakers	Ankle	Probable
Anthony Davis	Lakers	Illness	Probable
Cole Swider	Lakers	Foot	Out
Wenyen Gabriel	Lakers	Shoulder	Out
Juan Toscano-Anderson	Lakers	Ankle	Out

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Odds & Spreads

TEAMS	LINES	OVER/UNDER	MONEY LINE
Lakers	+3 (-105)	O 224.5 (-110)	+145
76ers	-3 (-110)	U 224.5 (-110)	-170

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers Starting 5s

Lakers- PG Patrick Beverley, SG Lonnie Walker IV, SF Troy Brown Jr., PF LeBron James, C Anthony Davis

76ers- PG Shake Milton, SG James Harden, SF Tobias Harris, PF P.J. Tucker, C Joel Embiid

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Prediction

The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing well recently, so it is hard to go against them. That's what I'm going to do in this spot. The Lakers' top two stars are a bit banged up, and I'm not sure how motivated they will be on this long road trip.

James Harden looked rusty on his return. Expect a much better version of Harden and the 76ers in this one. Take the 76ers at home, and give the points.

Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers -3 (-110), O/U 224.5

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