LA Lakers (43-33) vs. Washington Wizards (14-61)
April 3, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards +13; Over/Under: +234.5
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The LA Lakers and Washington Wizards meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Lakers vs Wizards prediction.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers recently beat the Nets and Raptors while losing to the Pacers. The LA Lakers are averaging 117.7 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 117.5 points on 47.2 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 25.4 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Anthony Davis is averaging 24.7 points and 12.7 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Austin Reaves is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards recently lost to the Pistons and Heat, while beating the Bucks. The Washington Wizards are averaging 113.3 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 123 points on 49.6 percent shooting. Kyle Kuzma is averaging 22.3 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Jordan Poole is averaging 17 points and 4.1 assists. Deni Avdija is the third double-digit scorer, and Marvin Bagley III is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Team Facts
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 17 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Seven of the Wizards’ last eight home games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Team Facts
- The Lakers have won each of their last nine night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as road favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Each of the Lakers’ last nine games as road favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Lakers vs Wizards prediction
The Wizards just upset the Bucks last night as 12.5 point underdogs, but if anything, that creates a letdown spot for a Washington team that’s not serious. The Lakers are on the end of a back to back as well, but their blowout over the Raptors allowed their starters to get some rest. D’Angelo Russell was the only Lakers starters to play 30 or more minutes, and I believe that’s why early reports suggest LeBron and AD will play tonight. The Lakers are fighting for better playoff positioning and need to keep winning. Massive line, but Lakers should cruise like they did last night.
