The Philadelphia 76ers are about as shorthanded as it gets right now. Already without one All-Star in Ben Simmons, they’re likely to be without another on Tuesday as Joel Embiid should be out. Beyond that, guard Josh Richardson has also been ruled out. Add in the fact that the 76ers are a really bad road team and one has to think that they’re heading for a blowout on Tuesday. While a win might be out of reach, let’s take a closer look and see if they can push for a cover on Tuesday when they visit the West-leading Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis

While the 76ers are an incredible 28-2 at home this season, they’re a lousy 9-22 in away games. As a matter of fact, if the playoffs started today, they would be the only team – in either conference – that has yet to hit double-digit road wins. They’re just 2-9 straight up and against the spread in road games where the total is 220 or higher. Oddly enough, though, the 76ers have won and covered two straight at the Staples Center and four of the last five meetings overall.

As for the Lakers, they’re 46-13 on the season and are 32-26 ATS. They’re just 26-25 ATS as a favorite and 15-12 at home. They are a healthy 14-4 straight up and 11-6-1 ATS when at home with a total of 220 or higher.

Philadelphia 76ers

While many people thought a 76ers-Lakers matchup could be an NBA Finals preview, the 76ers are just the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference right now. Tuesday’s game won’t be a preview of any kind as they’re expected to be without Simmons, Embiid and Richardson. Those are three of the team’s top four scorers and combined score 53.9 points per game. That’s a lot to replace.

The good news is Tobias Harris has stepped up of late. He scored 25 in the loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday and had 34 on Thursday in the win against the New York Knicks. Shake Milton gotten a chance to shine and he’s taken full advantage. He’s fresh off a 39-point outing and has scored 17 or more in four of his last five games. These two will have to perform in a starring role on Tuesday if the 76ers are to get the win.

Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers are on cruise control right now as they’ve won 10 of their last 12 games. That little hiccup of stretch in mid-January has been long forgotten as they’re playing championship-caliber basketball these days. LeBron James is back in the MVP discussion as he’s averaging 27.0 points, 10.4 assists and 8.4 rebounds over his last nine games. Anthony Davis got the night off on Sunday but he’s averaging 26.2 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.9 blocks and 1.4 steals in his last nine. Those are also MVP-caliber numbers.

Davis ate the 76ers alive in their first meeting, scoring 31 points while adding in seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block while shooting 59.1% from the field. The Lakers actually lost that game, though, by 17 points. The Lakers got 60 points from James and Davis but the rest of the cast scored just 31. They’ll have to play better for the Lakers to win the rematch.

Who Will Win 76ers vs. Lakers?

Injuries

Philadelphia

Tobias Harris (SF)

day-to-day Head - 23 / 08 / 20

Alec Burks (SG)

Ques Fri Foot - 12 / 08 / 20

Glenn Robinson III (SF)

Early Sept Oblique - 12 / 08 / 20

Tobias Harris (SF)

Prob Wed Ankle - 10 / 08 / 20

Al Horford (C)

Prob Wed Knee - 10 / 08 / 20

Josh Richardson (SG)

Out Tues Rest - 10 / 08 / 20

Furkan Korkmaz (SG)

Ques Sun Finger - 08 / 08 / 20

Kyle O'Quinn (C)

Prob Wed Personal - 03 / 08 / 20

Raul Neto (PG)

Prob Sat Back - 26 / 07 / 20

Glenn Robinson III (SF)

Prob Sun Hip - 26 / 07 / 20

L.A. Lakers

Danny Green (SG)

Prob Sun Finger - 11 / 10 / 20

Danny Green (SG)

Prob Tues Finger - 05 / 10 / 20

Danny Green (SG)

Prob Sun Hip - 03 / 10 / 20

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Wed Wrist - 29 / 09 / 20

Danny Green (SG)

Prob Wed Finger - 29 / 09 / 20

Danny Green (SG)

Prob Sat Finger - 26 / 09 / 20

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Sat Wrist - 25 / 09 / 20

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Thurs Wrist - 23 / 09 / 20

Danny Green (SG)

Prob Thurs Finger - 23 / 09 / 20

Rajon Rondo (PG)

Prob Sun Back - 19 / 09 / 20

Injuries

Philadelphia

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Tobias Harris (SF)	day-to-day	Head - 23 / 08 / 20	0-1	0-1	+ -
Harris left Sunday's game due to a head injury, and it is unclear if he will return.
Alec Burks (SG)	Ques Fri	Foot - 12 / 08 / 20	2-4	3-3	+ -
Burks was held out of the previous game due to left foot soreness, and it has yet to be established if he will take the court versus the Rockets on Frdiay.
Glenn Robinson III (SF)	Early Sept	Oblique - 12 / 08 / 20	2-4	3-3	+ -
Robinson III is battling an oblique muscle strain, and he is likely to be out until at least the beginning of September.
Tobias Harris (SF)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 10 / 08 / 20	2-5	4-3	+ -
Harris sat out the last game due to a sore right ankle, but it is anticipated that he will line up against the Raptors on Wednesday.
Al Horford (C)	Prob Wed	Knee - 10 / 08 / 20	2-5	4-3	+ -
Horford missed the previous game with a sore left knee, but it is likely that he will be available Wednesday versus the Raptors.
Josh Richardson (SG)	Out Tues	Rest - 10 / 08 / 20	2-5	4-3	+ -
Richardson will not suit up Tuesday against the Suns due to a day of rest.
Furkan Korkmaz (SG)	Ques Sun	Finger - 08 / 08 / 20	3-5	4-4	+ -
Korkmaz is bothered by a left finger sprain, and his status for Sunday's matchup with the Trail Blazers in unknown.
Kyle O'Quinn (C)	Prob Wed	Personal - 03 / 08 / 20	3-8	6-5	+ -
O'Quinn was held out of the last game after missing a COVID-19 test. It is not expected to affect his status for Wednesday's matchup with the Wizards.
Raul Neto (PG)	Prob Sat	Back - 26 / 07 / 20	3-8	6-5	+ -
Neto is experiencing tightness in his lower back, but it is unlikely to impede his status for Saturday's tilt versus the Pacers.
Glenn Robinson III (SF)	Prob Sun	Hip - 26 / 07 / 20	3-8	6-5	+ -
Robinson III has missed the previous four games due to a left hip pointer, but he is expected to return to action Sunday against the Trail Blazers.

L.A. Lakers

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Danny Green (SG)	Prob Sun	Finger - 11 / 10 / 20	0-1	1-0	+ -
Green is dealing with soreness in his left ring finger but is anticipated to face the Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
Danny Green (SG)	Prob Tues	Finger - 05 / 10 / 20	0-3	1-2	+ -
Green is tending to a volar plate injury in his left ring finger but is projected to suit up against the Heat in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Danny Green (SG)	Prob Sun	Hip - 03 / 10 / 20	1-4	2-3	+ -
Green is bothered by tightness in his hip and a volar plate injury in his left ring finger. He is likely to suit up for Game 3 of the NBA Finals versus the Heat.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Wed	Wrist - 29 / 09 / 20	2-4	3-3	+ -
Caruso is expected to play against the Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals despite a sore right wrist.
Danny Green (SG)	Prob Wed	Finger - 29 / 09 / 20	2-4	3-3	+ -
Green is projected to take on the Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals despite a volar plate injury to his left ring finger.
Danny Green (SG)	Prob Sat	Finger - 26 / 09 / 20	2-4	4-3	+ -
Green is managing a hyperextended left ring finger, but it is projected that he will take the court for Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against the Nuggets.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Sat	Wrist - 25 / 09 / 20	2-5	5-3	+ -
Caruso is battling a sore right wrist, but is likely to be in the lineup for Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against the Nuggets.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Thurs	Wrist - 23 / 09 / 20	2-6	5-4	+ -
Caruso is expected to play against the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals despite right wrist soreness.
Danny Green (SG)	Prob Thurs	Finger - 23 / 09 / 20	2-6	5-4	+ -
Green is battling a volar plate injury in his left finger but is likely to take on the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.
Rajon Rondo (PG)	Prob Sun	Back - 19 / 09 / 20	4-6	6-5	+ -
Rondo has been dealing with back spasms, but he is expected to be available for Game 2 of the Western Conference final against the Nuggets.