The Philadelphia 76ers will welcome the Los Angeles Lakers for an NBA 2025-26 regular season clash on Sunday, December 7. This is the first time the Sixers will lock horns with the Lakers in the ongoing season. The hosts are entering the matchup on the back of a three-game winning streak, with their most recent victory coming against the Milwaukee Bucks. On the other hand, the Lakers suffered a setback and dropped to their sixth defeat of the season as the Boston Celtics handed them a blowout loss.
Game Details
Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025 Time: 7:30 pm ET Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania TV: SportsNet LA, NBCS-PH Live Stream: Fubo, NBA League Pass
Luka Doncic is the league’s leading scorer this NBA season. He is averaging 35.2 points per game, along with contributing 8.9 rebounds and 8.9 assists through 16 games thus far. Doncic is shooting 47.8% from the field and 34.1% from the three-point range. In the last game that he played before a two-game absence, Doncic dropped 38 points while shooting 15-of-26 from the field and 3-of-8 from the three-point range. In fact, he is on a seven 30-point game streak, and has had multiple 40-point games as well.
Apart from dominating the Crypto.com Arena, Doncic is fairly strong on the road as well. He maintains an average of 31.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 8.1 assists in away games. Though the Sixers have a better defensive rating, and given the homecourt advantage, they will give a tough competition to the visitors. However, Doncic isn’t coming off an injury layoff and is in his red-hot form, so fans don’t need to worry.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers Predictions
After a gruesome and highly disappointing 2024-25 campaign marred by injuries to key players including Joel Embiid and Paul George, the Sixers made some changes in the roster during the offseason. While fans and fraternity weren’t hoping much from them in the current season, the Sixers had faith in themselves, and it clearly shows. Despite the on and off absence of Embiid and George, the Sixers are doing fairly well. They kicked off the season with a four-game winning streak, and though they face a few hiccups here and there, the Sixers have been playing good basketball.
Talking about the upcoming game, they have George and Embiid listed as questionable while Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford are listed as out. The Sixers are 16th in terms of offensive rating of 114.6, and 13th in terms of defensive rating of 113.5.
On the other hand, we have the Los Angeles Lakers, who are in great form this season. Led by Doncic, who is playing his first full regular season in Gold and Purple colors, the Lakers are seeded second in the West tied to Denver Nuggets with a 16-6 win-loss record. Apart from being an elite starting lineup featuring Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves, the Lakers have a reliable bench too.
As far as their performance is considered, the Lakers are seeded sixth in the league in terms of offensive rating at 118.5, while their defensive rating of 116.6 has given them the 21st seed in the standings. In the upcoming game, all their players will be available except Marcus Smart, who is listed as unavailable. LeBron James is listed as questionable, but apart from them, all their players are ready to take on the Sixers in their own backyard.
Given the availability of players, league’s record in this season thus far, and overall form of players and teams, the Lakers are favorites to come on top on Sunday.
21+. AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA/MD/MA/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/ VA/WV/WY only. Offer not available in DC/MS/NV/NY/PR. New customers only. Qualifying deposit (min $10) and first real money wager required. If qualifying bet settles as a loss, user is refunded 100% in non-withdrawable bonus bets up to $1,500. Full T&Cs can be found on betmgm.com.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Spread and Odds
According to moneyline odds and betting spread on FanDuel, the Lakers are favorites to win on Sunday. However, they can expect a challenging contest from the hosts.
21+ and present in AZ/CO/CT/IA/IL/IN/KS/LA (permitted parishes only) /MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY. Minimum $10 first deposit required. Promotion Bonus will be credited to your account within 72 hours settlement of Qualifying Wager. First online real money wager only (minimum $5). Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expires in 14 days. Bonus bets and NFL Sunday Ticket code will be issued within 72 hours of bet placement. See full terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com.
FAQs
What is the over/under for total points for the Sixers vs Lakers game?
The over/under for total points in the game between the Sixers and the Lakers is set at 235.5.
What is the point spread for the Sixers vs Lakers game?
The Lakers have a 4-point edge over the Sixers.
What is the moneyline for the Sixers vs Lakers game on Sunday?
The Lakers are favorites to win with moneyline odds of -164, while the Sixers are underdogs at +138.
Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.
NBA 
