Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Lakers (-949) will take on the Wizards (+615) in a non-conference matchup at Capital One Arena. The over/under line for the game is 234.
Los Angeles is currently favored by 12.5 points and is on a two-game winning streak. They are 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 43-33. Washington is 14th in the East with a record of 15-61.
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Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Lakers and Wizards have gone in favor of the Lakers, putting together a record of 6-4. The Wizards have historically performed well vs. the spread as the underdog vs. the Lakers, going a perfect 3-0 ATS on an average scoring differential of 1.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 118 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- In their last five games at home, the Wizards have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 106 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
- The Lakers have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Lakers have won their last two games on the road and are currently favored by 12.5 points against the Wizards. In games where they have been favored, the Lakers have a scoring margin of +4.5 points per game, going 29-13 straight-up and 19-23 against the spread.
Los Angeles’ O/U record for the season is 43-33, and their games have averaged a combined 235.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 234 is slightly higher than their season average of 232.6.
Against the spread, the Lakers are 36-40 for the season, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. On the road, their ATS record is 17-20.
In their last game, the Lakers defeated the Raptors by a score of 128-111. The O/U line for that game was 235.5, and the Lakers were favored by 13.5 points.
Currently, the Lakers are in 9th place in the Western Conference with a record of 43-33. In non-conference games, they are 18-10 and 25-23 against other Western Conference teams.
When it comes to scoring, the Lakers have been one of the best teams in the league this season. They are averaging 117.8 points per game, which is 7th in the NBA. On the road, they are scoring 116.4 points per game.
So far this season, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 55.3% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are shooting 49% from the field, which is 3rd in the league.
One area where the Lakers have struggled is offensive rebounding, as they are last in the league in that category. In terms of pace, they are 3rd in the NBA at 101.2 possessions per game.
At present, the Lakers’ defense is ranked 23rd, allowing 117.4 points per game. For the season, Los Angeles is ranked 30th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 18.2 free-throws per game vs. the Lakers and have an overall field goal percentage of 47.4%.
Today, the Wizards are 12.5-point underdogs at home against the Lakers. This season, Washington has been the underdog in 69 of their 76 games.
In terms of their ATS record, the Wizards are 34-41 overall and 22-16 on the road. At home, they are 12-25 vs. the spread. Washington has covered the spread in three straight games as the underdog.
Washington’s O/U record for the season is 38-38, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 236.2 points.
In their most recent game, the Wizards picked up a 117-113 win over the Bucks. They were 12.5-point underdogs going into the game. The combined scoring total was 230, and the O/U line was 225.5.
The win moved the Wizards to 15-61 on the season, which is 14th in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 11-38 and 4-23 against the West.
The Wizards have been an up-tempo team all season, leading the NBA in pace at 102.2 possessions per game. However, their scoring has been below the league average in 56.6% of their games. At home, they are 21st in the league in scoring at 112.6 points per game.
Washington’s offense is 17th in field goal percentage at 46% and 15th in two-point shooting at 54%. They are also 9th in the league in assists at 27.9 per game.
From beyond the arc, the Wizards are last in the NBA in three-point shooting at 34%. Overall, they are 17th in scoring at 113.3 points per game.
The Wizards’ defense is presently ranked 30th in the league, allowing an average of 122.8 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Wizards are forcing 13.6 per game, which is 22nd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 14th in blocked shots at 5 per game.
With the Lakers being favored by 12.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 121-111 in favor of the Lakers.
Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Wizards (+12.5)
- Our NBA model projects 232 points, and we suggest taking the under
Washington Wizards Injury Report
- Richaun Holmes – Toe – Questionable
- Tyus Jones – Back – Out
- Kyle Kuzma – Heel – Questionable
- Landry Shamet – Calf – Out
- Isaiah Livers – Hip – Out
- Bilal Coulibaly – Wrist – Out
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Christian Wood – Knee – Out
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Foot – Out
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Cam Reddish – Personal – Out
- Jalen Hood-Schifino – Back – Out
