LA Lakers vs Washington Wizards Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Our Best Bet is Lakers on the Spread

Back the Lakers against the spread, with a generous betting line of -7.5 that the favorites get the better of the Wizards. There are odds of 1.91 that are currently on offer for this value pick.

Lakers Are 7 From 10 on the H2H

LA Lakers were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 118-104 reverse against Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. LeBron James scored 31 points, with Dalton Knecht getting 24 and Austin Reaves 13.

Washington Wizards have lost on their last fifteen outings. In a recent home game at Capital One Arena, they were turned over 106-82 by Toronto Raptors. Kyle Kuzma recorded 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Justin Champagnie scored 12 points and Kyshawn George on 10.

The Lakers won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 111-88 triumph when facing the Wizards at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers have enjoyed five consecutive victories against the Wizards. They’ve landed 7 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

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The Lakers have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 108.2 points, 40.6 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 7.2 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 49.1% from the field and 79.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 108.6 points and 40.8 rebounds per matchup.

LeBron James is averaging 23.1 points and 9.2 assists, while Anthony Davis averages 11.2 rebounds and Austin Reaves 2.3 (35.9%) 3-pointers made.

The Wizards have won all of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 101.8 points, 42.8 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 8.4 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 40.5% from the field and 76.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 120.7 points and 50.7 rebounds.

Jordan Poole is averaging 17.6 points, 5.0 assists and 3.4 (34.3%) 3-pointers made, while Jonas Valanciunas has an average of 8.2 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Lakers lineup: Jaxson Hayes, Max Christie, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura.

Washington Wizards lineup: Bilal Coulibaly, Jordan Poole, Jonas Valanciunas, Kyshawn George, Kyle Kuzma.

Expert NBA Analysis

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making NBA predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Lakers vs Wizards stats:

• The -7.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in any of their last 5 games.
• The +7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 7 consecutive games.

Lakers vs Wizards Prediction

LA Lakers are capable of covering the -7.5 line. We’re confident of a strong showing in this NBA showdown and a spread bet is the best play at odds of 1.91.

If you want to pimp the odds about the Lakers covering the line, you might consider going down the Bet Builder route and combine this spread pick with other selections.

Lakers -7.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

Our Pick

Lakers -7.5 @ 1.91 Bet Now

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Player Props

Jordan Poole Under 21.5 Points 1.89

Jordan Poole (Wizards) has an average of 13.5 points in the past 4 home games. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points and there are odds of 1.89 available.

Latest Jordan Poole Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 20.5

1.85

Under 20.5

1.88

Assists

Over 5.5

2.10

Under 5.5

1.68

Rebounds

Over 3.5

2.15

Under 3.5

1.66

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Kyle Kuzma Over 2.5 Assists 1.57

Kyle Kuzma (Wizards) has recorded Over 2.5 assists in 8 of the past 10 games. We can therefore place a Player Assists bet at 1.57 with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the line.

Latest Kyle Kuzma Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 17.5

1.96

Under 17.5

1.78

Assists

Over 2.5

1.57

Under 2.5

2.28

Rebounds

Over 6.5

1.79

Under 6.5

1.95

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers 116 - 106 Wizards

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then the Lakers to enjoy a 116-106 victory could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

LA Lakers vs Washington Wizards Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Lakers Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

With a 78% chance of securing victory, LA Lakers are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of 1.29. The market suggests that Washington Wizards are least likely to win at 3.80.

8.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 224 right now. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you want to bet Under 224, there are odds of 1.93.

If you’re keen on the Lakers reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are 1.56 to oblige. Conversely, the Wizards can be backed at 2.45 to make this total first.

Basketball fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the hundreds of game lines and team props which are available for every event on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Lakers

1.29

Wizards

3.80

Point Spread

Lakers -8.5

1.87

Wizards +8.5

1.95

Total Points

Under 224

1.93

Over 224

1.89

LeBron James Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

LeBron James is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back 1.83 that he gets Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at 1.89.

Player Points

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 27.5

1.83

Under 27.5

1.89

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 21.5

1.83

Under 21.5

1.89

Jordan Poole (Wizards)

Over 20.5

1.85

Under 20.5

1.88

Kyle Kuzma (Wizards)

Over 17.5

1.96

Under 17.5

1.78

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 14.5

1.85

Under 14.5

1.88

Jonas Valanciunas (Wizards)

Over 13.5

1.78

Under 13.5

1.96

Bilal Coulibaly (Wizards)

Over 13.5

1.89

Under 13.5

1.83

Max Christie (Lakers)

Over 11.5

1.76

Under 11.5

2.00

Alex Sarr (Wizards)

Over 11.5

1.83

Under 11.5

1.91

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 9.5

1.92

Under 9.5

1.82

Kyshawn George (Wizards)

Over 7.5

1.76

Under 7.5

2.00

Carlton Carrington (Wizards)

Over 7.5

1.82

Under 7.5

1.93

Player Assists

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 8.5

1.66

Under 8.5

2.14

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 7.5

2.02

Under 7.5

1.74

Jordan Poole (Wizards)

Over 5.5

2.10

Under 5.5

1.68

Bilal Coulibaly (Wizards)

Over 3.5

2.05

Under 3.5

1.72

Carlton Carrington (Wizards)

Over 3.5

2.06

Under 3.5

1.71

Kyle Kuzma (Wizards)

Over 2.5

1.57

Under 2.5

2.28

Alex Sarr (Wizards)

Over 2.5

2.24

Under 2.5

1.62

Kyshawn George (Wizards)

Over 2.5

2.15

Under 2.5

1.67

Player Rebounds

Jonas Valanciunas (Wizards)

Over 10.5

2.00

Under 10.5

1.76

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 8.5

1.93

Under 8.5

1.81

Alex Sarr (Wizards)

Over 7.5

1.93

Under 7.5

1.82

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 7.5

1.94

Under 7.5

1.80

Kyle Kuzma (Wizards)

Over 6.5

1.79

Under 6.5

1.95

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 5.5

1.88

Under 5.5

1.85

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

1.83

Under 4.5

1.89

Bilal Coulibaly (Wizards)

Over 4.5

2.02

Under 4.5

1.75

Jordan Poole (Wizards)

Over 3.5

2.15

Under 3.5

1.66

Max Christie (Lakers)

Over 3.5

1.83

Under 3.5

1.89

Kyshawn George (Wizards)

Over 3.5

1.60

Under 3.5

2.25

Carlton Carrington (Wizards)

Over 2.5

1.61

Under 2.5

2.23

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Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards Confirmed Lineup

0 Bilal Coulibaly

13 Jordan Poole

17 Jonas Valanciunas

18 Kyshawn George

33 Kyle Kuzma

LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup

11 Jaxson Hayes

12 Max Christie

15 Austin Reaves

23 LeBron James

28 Rui Hachimura

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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