Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards Matchup

Keep reading to see our Lakers vs Wizards NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Lakers head to Washington with a record of 26-19.
  • The Lakers are averaging 111.4 points per game so far.
  • The Lakers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Wizards.
  • The Wizards face Los Angeles with a record of 6-40.
  • Defensively, Washington are giving up 122.0 points per game.
  • The Wizards are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Lakers.

Lakers vs Wizards Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Los Angeles Lakers (-307) will take on the Washington Wizards (+251) in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers are favored by 7.5 points and the over/under line is set at 224.5. The game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington and can be seen on SN-LA.

Los Angeles comes into this game with a record of 26-19 and is currently 5th in the Western Conference. Washington is 6-40 and has lost 15 straight games. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Lakers vs. Wizards Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Los Angeles Lakers at Washington Wizards
  • Where: Washington at Capital One Arena
  • Date: Thursday, January 30th
  • Betting Odds LAL -7.5, LAL -307 | WAS +251 O/U 224.5

Lakers Preview: Can the Lakers Offense Score Enough on the Road?

The Lakers fell to 26-19 on the season after a 118-104 road loss to the 76ers on Tuesday. Los Angeles, who were favored by 4.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 222, just over the pre-game line of 218.5.

After a 25-25 tie in the 1st quarter, the 76ers took control in the 2nd, outscoring the Lakers 48-32. A key moment came when Philadelphia went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 61-53 to 71-53. The Lakers were down 99-76 going into the 4th but managed to outscore the 76ers 28-19 in the final quarter.

In their 118-104 loss to the 76ers, the Lakers shot 51.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 30.3% of their threes, with 10 makes. LeBron James led the way with 31 points, 15 of which came in the 4th quarter, and added 9 assists and 8 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the field.

Dalton Knecht contributed 24 points, knocking down 5 threes at a 62.5% rate, with 13 points in the 2nd quarter and another 8 in the 4th. Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves each added 13 points, with Hachimura shooting 66.7% from the field.

The Lakers' defense struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 48 points, which proved costly in their 118-104 loss to the 76ers. However, they tightened up in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 26 and 19 points, respectively.

Overall, the Lakers held the 76ers to 47% shooting from the field and 32% from three-point range, with Philadelphia making 11 threes. The 76ers also went 21/25 from the free-throw line. Defensively, the Lakers recorded 5 steals and 3 blocks.

Wizards Preview: Can the Wizards Lock in a Home Win?

The Lakers fell to 26-19 on the season after a 118-104 road loss to the 76ers on Tuesday. Los Angeles, who were favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 222, going over the pre-game line of 218.5.

After a 25-25 tie in the 1st quarter, the 76ers took control with a 48-32 2nd quarter, including a 10-0 run. The Lakers were down 99-76 going into the 4th but managed to outscore Philadelphia 28-19 in the final period.

In their 106-82 loss to the Raptors, the Wizards shot just 38.9% from the field and connected on only 5 threes, hitting at a 16.7% rate. Kyle Kuzma led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 50% from the floor.

Justin Champagnie added 12 points, with 10 coming in the 4th quarter. Kyshawn George chipped in 10 points, making 2 threes on 28.6% shooting from deep.

Despite giving up 31 points in the 1st quarter, the Wizards tightened up defensively in the 3rd, allowing just 23 points. Overall, they gave up 106 points on 47% shooting from the field in their loss to the Raptors.

Washington allowed 11 three-pointers on 35% shooting and sent Toronto to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Wizards finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 5 blocks.

Lakers vs Wizards Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last three games away from home, the Lakers have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-1-1 vs the spread. The team averaged 111 points per game in this stretch.
  • Across the Wizards last ten home games, the team averaged 104 points per game while allowing 121. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-6-1, while going 0-10 straight-up.
  • As the betting underdog, the Wizards have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Washington posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
  • In their last three contests as the favorite, Los Angeles has a poor record vs the spread going 1-1-1. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.

Lakers vs Wizards Prediction

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