MIT Simulator - NBA Wednesday Lakers vs 76ers Winner
MIT Simulator Score - Philadelphia 117.98, Los Angeles 114.94 - Projected Total Points: 232.92 - Current O/U: 220 - Variance to O/U: 12.92 - MIT Simulator shows Edge Factor of 12.47 points. Value in excess of a dozen points. Projected box-score shows 76ers and Lakers combining for 23 three pointers, 63 two pointers, 38 free throws. Key factors noted: The Lakers have an 0-4 O/U last 4 games but the average field goal attempts per team per game has been 87.4 which is still a very high pace. The shots just haven't been falling for the Lakers or their opponent but the result is value in a match-up where Los Angeles faces another team that is fine with running. The 76ers have averaged 112 points per game their last 9 games. Philadelphia has a 6-2 O/U last 8 games. The Sixers have allowed 110 points per game last 8 games. Philly is off of a win over the Clippers here in LA Monday and now takes on a much lesser defense. Philadelphia has a 5-1 O/U when off of a non-conference game. Lakers O/U of 18-10 when they enter a game off of 3 or more consecutive road games. Strong O/U line value here per the simulation. Projected box-score made shots (as detailed above) equates to 233 points per MIT Simulator. Play: OVER