Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards Preview
At 10:30 ET, the Lakers (-419) will host the Wizards (+324) in a non-conference matchup. The O/U line for this game is 241.5.
Los Angeles (-9.5) is currently 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 32-28. Washington (9-49) has lost 12 straight and is 14th in the East.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Lakers are averaging 122 points per game, compared to the Wizards at 121. These figures have led to Los Angeles posting a record of 2-1.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Wizards offense has averaged 115 points per game while allowing an average of 119. Washington posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 8-2 ATS.
- Across the Lakers last five home games, the team averaged 120 points per game while allowing 120. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 3-2 straight-up.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
- Against the spread, the Lakers have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 4-1 straight up.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards Prediction
The Wizards are 9-49 on the season and are currently 14th in the Eastern Conference. In the Southeast Division, they are in 5th place. As the underdog, the Wizards have lost 12 straight games and are 9-46 as the underdog this season.
On the road, the Wizards are 6-24 this season and have an ATS record of 19-11. As the underdog, they are 27-27 against the spread, including going 2-0 ATS on the road.
In their last game, the Wizards lost to the Warriors by a score of 123-112. The O/U line for that game was 245 points, and Washington was getting 10.5 points as the underdog.
This season, the Wizards have an O/U record of 27-31, and the under has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 238.5 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 241.5.
This season, the Wizards are the top-ranked team in the NBA in pace at 102.7 possessions per game. In terms of scoring, they are 18th in the league at 114.3 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 114.8 points per game compared to 113.8 at home.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Washington is 27th in the league at 34% from beyond the arc. Overall, they are 18th in field goal percentage at 47%. In terms of free throws, the Wizards are 25th in attempts and 24th in makes at 20.7 and 15.8 per game, respectively.
So far this season, the Wizards have outscored the NBA scoring average in 46.6% of their games. In terms of assists, Washington is 9th in the league at 28.1 per game. Finally, when it comes to offensive rebounds, they are 27th in the NBA with 9.4 per game.
At present, the Wizards’ defense is ranked 30th, allowing 124.2 points per game. The Washington defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 50.1% of their field goal attempts vs. Washington.
Today, the Lakers will look to extend their winning streak to four games as they host the Wizards. The Lakers are favored by 9.5 points and have won their last three games as the favorite.
In their most recent game, the Lakers defeated the Clippers by a score of 116-112. The Lakers were 1.5-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread.
The Lakers’ record of 32-28 has them in 9th place in the Western Conference and 4th in the Pacific Division. In non-conference games, they are 10-9 compared to 22-19 against the West.
On average, the Lakers’ games have finished with 234.2 points this season, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 241.5. The team’s last two games have also gone under the posted total.
The Lakers’ O/U record for the season is 32-28, and they have gone under the line in two straight games. So far, 54 of their games have had lower O/U lines than today’s.
The Lakers’ ATS record for the season is 27-33, including a 14-15 record at home and 13-18 on the road. In their last game, they covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs.
At home, the Lakers are averaging 117.6 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA. Overall, they are 13th in scoring at 116.9 points per game. In terms of pace, the Lakers are 6th in the league at 101 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Lakers have made 49% of their shots, which is 4th in the NBA. However, they are one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the league, ranking 30th in three-point attempts and 28th in three-point makes.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Lakers are 6th in attempts and 9th in makes at 18.6 free throws per game. In terms of offensive rebounding, they are last in the NBA with just 8.2 offensive boards per game.
On defense, the Lakers are ranked 18th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 55.0% of their games. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Lakers are forcing 13.2 per game, which is 20th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 10th in blocked shots at 5.6 per game.
Based on projections, we have the Lakers coming out on top by a score of 133-101.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- The Lakers should also cover at -9.5
- Our NBA model projects 234 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Christian Wood – Knee – Out
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Foot – Out
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
Washington Wizards Injury Report
- Deni Avdija – Heel – Questionable
- Isaiah Livers – Hip – Out
- Bilal Coulibaly – Pelvis – Out
