Need a Wizards vs. Lakers prediction? We’ve got what you need, as the Lakers hit the road to face the Wizards on Wednesday, Apr 3 at 7:00 ET. The current total stands at 234.5, with the Lakers being favored by 12.5 as they play on the road. Check out our Wizards vs. Lakers player props and predictions.
Wizards vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Lakers -12.5
- Total 234.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Apr 3
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
- TV: MNMT
Lakers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous road games, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 118 points per game.
- The Lakers have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
Wizards Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home games, Washington has an ATS record of just 3-7. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 110 points per game.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Will the Lakers Find a Way to Win in Washington?
The Lakers have won two straight games on the road and are 16-21 on the road this season. In the Western Conference, they are in 9th place with a record of 43-33.
Los Angeles’ ATS record on the road is 17-20, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. As the favorite, the Lakers are 19-23 ATS and have been favored in 29 of their 76 games.
In their most recent game, the Lakers defeated the Raptors by a score of 128-111. The O/U line for that game was 235.5, and the Lakers were favored by 13.5 points.
This season, the Lakers have a record of 43-33 on the over/under, and their games have averaged a combined 235.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 234.5.
Out of the Lakers’ 76 games, 32 of them have had higher over/under lines than 234.5. In games with higher O/U lines, their record is 25-18, and their record is 18-14 in games with higher O/U lines.
On the season, the Lakers are 7th in scoring at 117.8 points per game. However, they have actually scored more at home (119.1) than on the road (116.4). So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 55.3% of their games.
When it comes to pace, the Lakers are 3rd in the league at 101.2 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 3rd in the NBA at 49%. In addition, they are 6th in two-point field goal percentage at 56%.
Despite their high scoring numbers, the Lakers are just 24th in three-pointers made per game at 11.8. They are also 30th in offensive rebounds and 6th in assists.
So far, the Lakers’ defense is ranked 23rd in the league at 117.4 points per contest. Los Angeles struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Raptors, giving up 13. For the game, Toronto scored 111 points in the game.
Do the Wizards Have a Shot at a Home Win?
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Wizards are currently in 14th place with a record of 15-61. Within the Southeast Division, they are in 5th place.
Washington’s ATS record for the season is 34-41, with a 22-16 record on the road and 12-25 at home. As the underdog, they are 33-35 vs. the spread compared to 1-6 as the favorite.
As the underdog, the Wizards have an average scoring differential of -10 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 234.5 is lower than 49 of their previous games. On average, their games have finished with 236.2 points.
In their last game, the Wizards picked up a 117-113 win over the Bucks. They covered the spread as 12.5-point underdogs and the game went over the O/U line of 225.5.
For the season, Washington has an O/U record of 38-38. In their last two games, the over has hit and they are the underdog for today’s game against the Lakers.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Wizards are the NBA’s top-ranked team in pace at 102.2 possessions per game. However, they are just 21st in scoring at home, averaging 112.6 points per game. Overall, they are 17th in the NBA with 113.3 points per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Wizards are 30th in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 34%. They are also 27th in offensive rebounds, grabbing just 9.3 per game.
One area where the Wizards have excelled this season is in two-point shooting. They are 15th in the NBA in two-point shooting percentage at 54%. In terms of assists, the Wizards are 9th in the league with an average of 27.9 per game.
On average, the Washington defense is giving up 122.8 points per game (30th). Right now, they are on a 2 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. In the terms of takeaways, Wizards are causing 13.6 turnovers per game, ranking 22nd in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 14th in rejections, averaging 5 blocked shots each game.
Wizards vs. Lakers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Kyle Kuzma and his points prop of 23.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -125. Based on our projections, Kyle Kuzma is expected to go 9/20 from the field, resulting in 24 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -105.
- The Prop: Kyle Kuzma Over 23.5 Points (-105)
Wizards vs. Lakers Predictions
For a point-spread wager in this Lakers vs. Wizards game, we suggest taking the Wizards at +12.5. Even though our predictions have the Lakers winning 121-112, we see the Wizards as the better choice on the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 234.5, and our model projects the Lakers and Wizards to reach a combined total of 233 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Wizards +12.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook