Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards 3/19/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
The Los Angeles Lakers will be working hard against the Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. on Saturday evening. Los Angeles came out of its 3-game losing skid by beating the Raptors in OT to a score of 128-125 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, CA, last night.
The Lakers snapped an 11-game road losing streak that ran through since January 25 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Los Angeles also ended a seven-game losing streak north of the border. The LA Lakers are 9th at 30-40 in the Western Conference.
The LA Lakers are 6-14 in their last 20 matches of the season and are 10-23 away from home. Los Angeles averages 14.1 turnovers per game and is 18-12 when turning the ball over less than opponents.
In their win over the Raptors, SF LeBron James scored 19 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, PG Russell Westbrook delivered 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. The LA Lakers’ last 10 outings saw James averaging 29.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 6.2 assists while SG Malik Monk averaged 2.5 made 3-pointers.
- The LA Lakers are 5-12 SU in their last 17 matches against the Wizards.
- The Los Angeles Lakers are 1-11 SU in their last 12 games down the road.
- Los Angeles is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards Predictions 3/19/2022
At “The Center of the Nation”, the Washington Wizards suffered their 6th consecutive loss against the Knicks to a score of 97-100 at Madison Square Garden in NY City last night.
Washington hurdled a 15-point deficit that almost went through but was thwarted by the NY squad. Center Kristaps Porzingis made 18 points and 11 rebounds followed by SF Kyle Kuzma also with 18 points. Washington is 12th at 29-40 in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Southwest Division.
The Wizards are 6-14 in their last 20 matches and are 17-18 in home games. Washington has a 15-23 record against teams over .500.
Kuzma is the team’s top point maker with 17.1 ppg, 45.4% in FG shooting, and 71.6% from the FT spot. Kuzma is averaging 8.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Wizards while Bradley Beal is averaging 23.2 points and 6.6 assists over the last 10 games for Washington. Unfortunately, Beal is out of the season with a wrist injury.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games at home.
- Washington is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home over the LA Lakers.
- The Washington Wizards are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games this season.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards. The NBA pick is the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers want this win badly to somehow get the chance for the play-in matches. But this duel will be on Wizards territory with Washington 6-1 over LA in their last 7 home outings in Ca[ital One Arena.
Los Angeles F Carmelo Anthony (illness) did not play last night and his status for this game is uncertain. These two teams rank in the bottom half of the league in defensive efficiency and the Lakers play at the sixth-fastest tempo. Take the over. Prediction, Washington will win 121-119.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards 3/19/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
NBA Starting Time: 8:00 P.M. ET
Location: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
Date: Saturday, March 19, 2022
TV: SPEC
NBA ODDS: Los Angeles Lakers -1.5
NBA TOTALS: 230.5