Washington Wizards
LA Lakers
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

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 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Wizards logo Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
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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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards lineup: Tristan Vukcevic, Bub Carrington, Justin Champagnie, Tre Johnson, Will Riley.

LA Lakers lineup: DeAndre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bilal Coulibaly Over 11.5 Points -108 BetMGM logo

Bilal Coulibaly (Wizards) has totaled an average of 16.5 points in the past 8 games. We think that the line looks really appealing at -108 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

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LeBron James Over 6.5 Rebounds -141 BetMGM logo

LeBron James (Lakers) has had an average of 9 rebounds in the past 5 games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -141 when it comes to this Player Rebounds wager.

Latest LeBron James Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Lakers -16.5
Totals Under 236.5
Player Points Bilal Coulibaly Over 11.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Lakers -16.5, Under 236.5 and Bilal Coulibaly (Wizards) to score Over 11.5 points.

We recommend a same game parlay as it’s an exciting way of wagering on a single event. Many bettors like to create a personalised basketball bet which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.

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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 -1429 favorites to win this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 93% chance of claiming victory. The market suggests that Washington Wizards are least likely to win at +870.

The spread currently stands at 16.5 and the total points line is 236.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those who wager Under 236.5 can get -110.

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 -118 can be found for him scoring Over 29.5 points and there are the same odds for him to go Under.

Player Points
Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 29.5
-118
Under 29.5
-118
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 23.5
-115
Under 23.5
-118
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 14.5
-114
Under 14.5
-120
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Player Assists
LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-130
Under 8.5
-105
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-149
Under 6.5
+110
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Carlton Carrington (Wizards)
Over 4.5
-118
Under 4.5
-115
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Luke Kennard (Lakers)
Over 3.5
+136
Under 3.5
-179
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Player Rebounds
Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 9.5
-118
Under 9.5
-118
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-141
Under 6.5
+104
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Alex Sarr (Wizards)
Over 5.5
+116
Under 5.5
-156
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 4.5
-133
Under 4.5
-100
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Micro Betting

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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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LA Lakers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup
5 DeAndre Ayton
12 Jake LaRavia
15 Austin Reaves
23 LeBron James
28 Rui Hachimura
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Confirmed Lineup
0 Tristan Vukcevic
7 Bub Carrington
9 Justin Champagnie
12 Tre Johnson
27 Will Riley

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 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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