Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Game Time | 10:00 pm EST |
Washington Wizards Line | +14.5 |
Los Angeles Lakers Line | -14.5 |
Total | 231.5 |
TV: | NBA TV |
Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
The team with the worst record currently in the NBA, the Washington Wizards, are visiting the Los Angeles Lakers in this matchup. The Lakers are coming off a road loss that snapped their previous two-game winning streak, but they are back at home, where they have been playing much better basketball. The Wizards are once again on a lengthy losing streak, this time having lost ten games in a row, and are playing their third straight game on the road, where they have been one of the weakest teams in the league.
Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report: Jalen Hood-Schifino, Bronny James, Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood are out.
Washington Wizards Injury Report: Bilal Coulibaly, Jordan Poole, Carlton Carrington is day-to-day, Marvin Bagley III, Malcolm Brogdon, Saddiq Bey are out
Los Angeles Lakers Form and Trends
The Lakers have a 22-18 record this season and are sitting on the 6th place of the West. LA is 19-21 against the spread and 19-21 in over/under, while having a 14-6 home record. The Lakers are 2-4 in their last 6 games, and 1-4 against the spread in their last 5. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games.
The Lakers are coming off a 102-116 road defeat by the Los Angeles Clippers. Anthony Davis leads the Lakers both in scoring with 25.6 points and in rebounding with 11.8 per game. LeBron James adds 23.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and a team-high 8.9 assists.
Washington Wizards Form and Trends
The Wizards have a 6-35 record this season and are sitting on the last place of the East. Washington is 16-24-1 against the spread and 21-19-1 in over/under, while having a 1-17 road record. The Wizards are 1-12 in their last 13 games and 3-1 against the spread in their last 4. Over is 4-1 in their last 4 games.
Washington is coming off a 100-123 road defeat by the Sacramento Kings. Jordan Poole leads Washington in scoring with an average of 21.6 points, adding a team-high 4.7 assists. Kyle Kuzma adds 14.4 points and 5.3 rebounds.
Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Lakers average 111.2 point per game, ranking 18th in the league. LA is shooting with 47.4% from the field (10th), and 35.3% from beyond the arc (19th). Defensively, they have been less effective, allowing 113.8 points per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Wizards are averaging 108.6 points per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA. Washington shoots with 44.1% from the field, which is 28th in the league, and with just 33.5% from beyond the arc, which is 29th. Defensively, they are dead last in the league, allowing 122.8 points per game.
The Lakers have won their last four meetings against the Wizards, but the Wizards are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 meetings. Over is 5-0-1 in their last 6 meetings.
Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
In this Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, the Lakers are coming as -14.5 home favorites. The Lakers are rightfully favored, as they have been the better team throughout the season. The Lakers have been better at home, while the Wizards have just a single road win this season and are the 29th covering road team in the NBA, with 6-10-2 against the spread, losing by an average of 15.9 points per game. This is the perfect spot for the Lakers to bounce back with a big win, so take the Los Angeles Lakers and lay the points at home.
Nick’s Free Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -14.5
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