Winning Streaks on the Line – 76ers at Lakers

The Philadelphia 76ers (33-31 SU, 29-33-2 ATS, 26-34-4 O/U) have won three straight games covering the spread in two of those contests.

The Los Angeles Lakers (53-13 SU, 34-32 ATS, 37-28-1 O/U) have also won three straight games while going 2-1 ATS during the span.

One team’s winning streak will be snapped when they meet at the Staples Center tonight.

The 76ers defeated the Miami Heat 85-77 on Sunday, covering the spread for BetOnline NBA sports betting fanatics as a 7.5-point home favorite while the combined score checked in Under the posted over/under total (196).

Swingman Andre Iguodala scored 21 while veteran floor leader Andre Miller added 10 points and 11 assists in the win.

The Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks 107-100 on Sunday but failed to cover the spread as an 8.5-point home favorite while the combined score played Under the posted O/U total (209.5).

Shooting guard Kobe Bryant scored 28 points while forward Trevor Ariza added 26 points in the win.

Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and NBA Free Picks.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing LA Lakers

Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road

Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games

LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home

LA Lakers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

LA Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games

NBA Odds

Philadelphia 76ers +9½ -110

Los Angeles Lakers -9½ -110

Over 203½ -110

Under 203½ -110

Analysis: The Lakers have covered the spread in three straight contests against Philadelphia and will make it four in a row tonight. While the Sixers have won three consecutive games, their victories have all come over mediocre teams. The bottom line is that the Lakers are at home tonight and are clearly the more superior ballclub.

I like the Over in this contest as well and think it may be the best wager for this game as these two teams have combined to play over their set O/U totals in four straight matchups.

NBA Free Picks: Over 203½ Total Points/Lakers -9½ Points