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NBA Betting Preview: Wizards vs Lakers

The Washington Wizards meet the LA Lakers in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Lakers to Dominate Wizards

There’s everything to like about the -16.5 line that the Lakers have to cover against the Wizards. Take the -110 and feel confident that they get the job done.

8 Wins for Lakers in Past 10 H2H Matchups

Washington Wizards have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 123-88 loss against Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Will Riley dropped 14 points, as Bub Carrington finished with 11 and Justin Champagnie 10.

LA Lakers last game was a 116-99 victory over Brooklyn Nets at Crypto.com Arena. That means it’s now been eight home wins on the spin. Luka Doncic scored 41 points, with Austin Reaves putting up 26 and LeBron James contributing 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 142-111 win for the Lakers at Capital One Arena when they last played the Wizards. The Lakers have seven straight wins against the Wizards. They’ve also claimed 8 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 48 26 0.649 116.6 114.9 1.7 24-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 2W
Wizards logo Wizards 17 57 0.23 112.6 124 -11.4 11-26 6-31 2-12 11-34 1-9 2L
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Washington Wizards – Last 10 Games

The Wizards have 1 win and 9 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 113.1 points, 38.8 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.7 blocks while shooting 47.3% from the field and 76.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 126.0 points and 48.9 rebounds per matchup.

Will Riley is averaging 14.5 points, Jamir Watkins 4.0 rebounds and Bub Carrington 4.3 assists, while Jaden Hardy averages 2.7 (52.9%) 3-pointers made.

LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have won 9 and lost 1 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 121.5 points, 41.6 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 9.5 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 51.6% from the field and 73.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 114.1 points and 40.0 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 39.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 5.2 (39.1%) 3-pointers made.

Washington Wizards vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

Our expert Washington Wizards vs LA Lakers tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s a case for taking the -110 that Lakers can overcome the -16.5 in this NBA matchup. They should be capable of a sizeable win and that means we’re backing the favorites against the spread.

We only make our basketball predictions after confirming the latest NBA team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Wizards vs Lakers stats:

  • The +16.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +16.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -16.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 3 consecutive games against Wizards.

Lakers -16.5 Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: LeBron James Over 7.5 Assists -104 BetMGM logo

LeBron James (Lakers) has covered the 7.5 assists total in 3 straight games. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of -104 for this happening.

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Austin Reaves Under 6.5 Assists -112 BetMGM logo

Austin Reaves (Lakers) has recorded Under 6.5 assists in 4 of the past 5 games. He might fall short when it comes to covering the Player Assists line and you can get -112 for this prop bet.

Latest Austin Reaves Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Lakers -16.5
Totals Under 236.5
Player Assists LeBron James Over 7.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Lakers to cover the -16.5 spread, Under 236.5 on the total and LeBron James (Lakers) to get Over 7.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wizards Wizards logo 105 - 124 Lakers logo Lakers

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Lakers to record a 124-105 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

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Washington Wizards vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Taking No Chances With Lakers

LA Lakers are strong -1667 favorites to win this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 94% chance of claiming victory. The market suggests that Washington Wizards are least likely to win at +980.

The spread currently stands at 16.5 and the total points line is 235.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those who wager Under 235.5 can get -106.

If you’re betting on basketball, we recommend heading to the top NBA betting sites and scanning through the many team props and game lines. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Austin Reaves Favorite to Score the Most Points

Austin Reaves is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -105 can be found for him scoring Over 30.5 points and there is -120 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 30.5
-105
Under 30.5
-120
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 24.5
-109
Under 24.5
-118
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 14.5
-101
Under 14.5
-127
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Rui Hachimura (Lakers)
Over 13.5
-108
Under 13.5
-118
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Player Assists
LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 8.5
+101
Under 8.5
-133
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 6.5
+108
Under 6.5
-143
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Luke Kennard (Lakers)
Over 3.5
+130
Under 3.5
-172
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Player Rebounds
Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-132
Under 8.5
-100
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 7.5
+112
Under 7.5
-147
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 4.5
-143
Under 4.5
+108
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Jake LaRavia (Lakers)
Over 4.5
-149
Under 4.5
+113
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Can Lakers Keep Rolling at Home?

The Lakers have run off eight consecutive wins at Crypto.com Arena. They have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 games at home, averaging 117.90 points scored and 110.00 points allowed.

The Wizards own a 1-9 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 114.30 points on average and giving up 129.60.

When the teams last met at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers beat the Wizards 111-88. In 7 recent head-to-head matchups at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers have notched six victories, while the Wizards have recorded one.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O236.5 U236.5
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Home Stats 8-2 227.90 117.90 110.00 3 7
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Away Stats 1-9 243.90 114.30 129.60 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O236.5 = Games Over 236.5 Points
  • U236.5 = Games Under 236.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Stats
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Washington Wizards Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Davis 20 31.28 407 56 20.4 2.8 0.5 11.1 1.7 1.1
Leaky Black 9 31.19 73 17 8.1 1.9 1.3 5.9 0.8 0.8
Julian Reese 7 31.01 80 13 11.4 1.9 - 11.0 0.4 1.0

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 62 35.95 2089 511 33.7 8.2 4.0 7.8 0.5 1.6
Austin Reaves 48 34.81 1134 266 23.6 5.5 2.4 4.7 0.4 1.1
LeBron James 53 33.59 1106 368 20.9 6.9 1.3 6.0 0.6 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Washington Wizards Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Washington Wizards Lineups

29 Mar NBA
Wizards 88-123 Trail Blazers
27 Mar NBA
Wizards 126-131 Warriors
25 Mar NBA
Wizards 133-110 Jazz
22 Mar NBA
Wizards 113-145 Knicks
21 Mar NBA
Thunder 132-111 Wizards
19 Mar NBA
Pistons 117-95 Wizards
17 Mar NBA
Pistons 130-117 Wizards
16 Mar NBA
Warriors 125-117 Wizards
14 Mar NBA
Wizards 100-111 Celtics
12 Mar NBA
Wizards 131-136 Magic

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

27 Mar NBA
Nets 99-116 Lakers
25 Mar NBA
Lakers 137-130 Pacers
23 Mar NBA
Lakers 110-113 Pistons
21 Mar NBA
Lakers 105-104 Magic
19 Mar NBA
Lakers 134-126 Heat
18 Mar NBA
Lakers 124-116 Rockets
16 Mar NBA
Lakers 100-92 Rockets
14 Mar NBA
Nuggets 125-127 Lakers
12 Mar NBA
Bulls 130-142 Lakers
10 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 106-120 Lakers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 50 24 0.676 114.1 106.8 7.3 26-11 24-13 9-5 31-14 7-3 3W
Knicks 48 27 0.64 116.8 110.5 6.3 27-9 21-18 12-3 31-16 7-3 2L
Raptors 42 32 0.568 114.3 112 2.3 21-16 21-16 4-10 30-16 6-4 2W
76ers 41 33 0.554 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 20-16 9-7 24-23 7-3 2W
Nets 18 57 0.24 106.3 115.4 -9.1 10-26 8-31 3-12 12-32 1-9 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 54 20 0.73 117.5 109.5 8 29-9 25-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 46 28 0.622 119.4 115.1 4.3 24-14 22-14 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Bucks 29 45 0.392 110.4 116.9 -6.5 16-21 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 4L
Bulls 29 45 0.392 116.4 121 -4.6 18-20 11-25 4-11 17-29 3-7 3L
Pacers 17 58 0.227 112.2 120.6 -8.4 11-27 6-31 3-10 13-33 2-8 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 42 33 0.56 118.3 116.4 1.9 22-16 20-17 8-6 23-22 8-2 1W
Magic 39 35 0.527 115.3 115.1 0.2 23-15 16-20 9-7 24-24 3-7 1L
Heat 39 36 0.52 120.3 117.9 2.4 23-14 16-22 7-7 23-22 3-7 2L
Hornets 39 36 0.52 116.1 111.7 4.4 19-19 20-17 11-5 23-24 7-3 2L
Wizards 17 57 0.23 112.6 124 -11.4 11-26 6-31 2-12 11-34 1-9 2L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 59 16 0.787 118.7 107.6 11.1 31-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 2W
Nuggets 47 28 0.627 121.3 116.9 4.4 23-13 24-15 8-5 29-16 8-2 5W
Timberwolves 45 29 0.608 117.9 114.4 3.5 25-14 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 38 38 0.5 115.3 116.1 -0.8 21-17 17-21 7-8 25-21 7-3 1W
Jazz 21 54 0.28 117.4 125.4 -8 13-25 8-29 1-13 11-35 1-9 5L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 48 26 0.649 116.6 114.9 1.7 24-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 2W
Suns 41 33 0.554 112.7 111.1 1.6 24-15 17-18 10-6 26-21 4-6 1W
Clippers 39 36 0.52 114 112.5 1.5 21-15 18-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 5W
Warriors 36 38 0.486 115.2 114.9 0.3 21-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 4-6 3W
Kings 19 57 0.25 110.7 121.1 -10.4 13-25 6-32 3-10 12-35 3-7 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 56 18 0.757 119.4 111.2 8.2 28-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 8W
Rockets 45 29 0.608 114.4 110.1 4.3 25-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 25 49 0.338 115.1 119.2 -4.1 14-23 11-26 6-9 19-29 2-8 1W
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 50 0.324 113.9 118.9 -5 14-23 10-27 4-11 13-33 3-7 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 54 20 0.73 117.5 109.5 8 29-9 25-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 2W
Celtics 50 24 0.676 114.1 106.8 7.3 26-11 24-13 9-5 31-14 7-3 3W
Knicks 48 27 0.64 116.8 110.5 6.3 27-9 21-18 12-3 31-16 7-3 2L
Cavaliers 46 28 0.622 119.4 115.1 4.3 24-14 22-14 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Raptors 42 32 0.568 114.3 112 2.3 21-16 21-16 4-10 30-16 6-4 2W
Hawks 42 33 0.56 118.3 116.4 1.9 22-16 20-17 8-6 23-22 8-2 1W
76ers 41 33 0.554 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 20-16 9-7 24-23 7-3 2W
Magic 39 35 0.527 115.3 115.1 0.2 23-15 16-20 9-7 24-24 3-7 1L
Heat 39 36 0.52 120.3 117.9 2.4 23-14 16-22 7-7 23-22 3-7 2L
Hornets 39 36 0.52 116.1 111.7 4.4 19-19 20-17 11-5 23-24 7-3 2L
Bucks 29 45 0.392 110.4 116.9 -6.5 16-21 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 4L
Bulls 29 45 0.392 116.4 121 -4.6 18-20 11-25 4-11 17-29 3-7 3L
Nets 18 57 0.24 106.3 115.4 -9.1 10-26 8-31 3-12 12-32 1-9 1W
Wizards 17 57 0.23 112.6 124 -11.4 11-26 6-31 2-12 11-34 1-9 2L
Pacers 17 58 0.227 112.2 120.6 -8.4 11-27 6-31 3-10 13-33 2-8 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 59 16 0.787 118.7 107.6 11.1 31-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 2W
Spurs 56 18 0.757 119.4 111.2 8.2 28-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 8W
Lakers 48 26 0.649 116.6 114.9 1.7 24-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 2W
Nuggets 47 28 0.627 121.3 116.9 4.4 23-13 24-15 8-5 29-16 8-2 5W
Timberwolves 45 29 0.608 117.9 114.4 3.5 25-14 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 1L
Rockets 45 29 0.608 114.4 110.1 4.3 25-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 5-5 2W
Suns 41 33 0.554 112.7 111.1 1.6 24-15 17-18 10-6 26-21 4-6 1W
Clippers 39 36 0.52 114 112.5 1.5 21-15 18-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 5W
Trail Blazers 38 38 0.5 115.3 116.1 -0.8 21-17 17-21 7-8 25-21 7-3 1W
Warriors 36 38 0.486 115.2 114.9 0.3 21-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 4-6 3W
Grizzlies 25 49 0.338 115.1 119.2 -4.1 14-23 11-26 6-9 19-29 2-8 1W
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 50 0.324 113.9 118.9 -5 14-23 10-27 4-11 13-33 3-7 1W
Jazz 21 54 0.28 117.4 125.4 -8 13-25 8-29 1-13 11-35 1-9 5L
Kings 19 57 0.25 110.7 121.1 -10.4 13-25 6-32 3-10 12-35 3-7 4L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 59 16 0.787 118.7 107.6 11.1 31-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 2W
Spurs 56 18 0.757 119.4 111.2 8.2 28-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 8W
Pistons 54 20 0.73 117.5 109.5 8 29-9 25-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 2W
Celtics 50 24 0.676 114.1 106.8 7.3 26-11 24-13 9-5 31-14 7-3 3W
Lakers 48 26 0.649 116.6 114.9 1.7 24-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 2W
Knicks 48 27 0.64 116.8 110.5 6.3 27-9 21-18 12-3 31-16 7-3 2L
Nuggets 47 28 0.627 121.3 116.9 4.4 23-13 24-15 8-5 29-16 8-2 5W
Cavaliers 46 28 0.622 119.4 115.1 4.3 24-14 22-14 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Rockets 45 29 0.608 114.4 110.1 4.3 25-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 45 29 0.608 117.9 114.4 3.5 25-14 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 1L
Raptors 42 32 0.568 114.3 112 2.3 21-16 21-16 4-10 30-16 6-4 2W
Hawks 42 33 0.56 118.3 116.4 1.9 22-16 20-17 8-6 23-22 8-2 1W
76ers 41 33 0.554 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 20-16 9-7 24-23 7-3 2W
Suns 41 33 0.554 112.7 111.1 1.6 24-15 17-18 10-6 26-21 4-6 1W
Magic 39 35 0.527 115.3 115.1 0.2 23-15 16-20 9-7 24-24 3-7 1L
Hornets 39 36 0.52 116.1 111.7 4.4 19-19 20-17 11-5 23-24 7-3 2L
Clippers 39 36 0.52 114 112.5 1.5 21-15 18-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 5W
Heat 39 36 0.52 120.3 117.9 2.4 23-14 16-22 7-7 23-22 3-7 2L
Trail Blazers 38 38 0.5 115.3 116.1 -0.8 21-17 17-21 7-8 25-21 7-3 1W
Warriors 36 38 0.486 115.2 114.9 0.3 21-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 4-6 3W
Bulls 29 45 0.392 116.4 121 -4.6 18-20 11-25 4-11 17-29 3-7 3L
Bucks 29 45 0.392 110.4 116.9 -6.5 16-21 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 4L
Grizzlies 25 49 0.338 115.1 119.2 -4.1 14-23 11-26 6-9 19-29 2-8 1W
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 50 0.324 113.9 118.9 -5 14-23 10-27 4-11 13-33 3-7 1W
Jazz 21 54 0.28 117.4 125.4 -8 13-25 8-29 1-13 11-35 1-9 5L
Kings 19 57 0.25 110.7 121.1 -10.4 13-25 6-32 3-10 12-35 3-7 4L
Nets 18 57 0.24 106.3 115.4 -9.1 10-26 8-31 3-12 12-32 1-9 1W
Wizards 17 57 0.23 112.6 124 -11.4 11-26 6-31 2-12 11-34 1-9 2L
Pacers 17 58 0.227 112.2 120.6 -8.4 11-27 6-31 3-10 13-33 2-8 1W
  • 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