Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction 1/21/25 NBA Picks

Los Angeles Lakers (22-18) vs Washington Wizards (6-35)

Game Info: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:30 pm (crypto.com Arena)

Betting Odds: Los Angeles Lakers -13 -- Over/Under: 229 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: MNMT

The Washington Wizards and LA Lakers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs LA Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs LA Lakers Pick.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Washington Wizards lost to the Kings and Warriors, and they play the Clippers, Suns, Mavs, and Raptors next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.6 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 122.8 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.6 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 14.4 points and 2.5 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

LA Lakers Betting Preview

The LA Lakers beat the Nets, lost to the Clippers, and they play the Celtics, Warriors, and Hornets next. The LA Lakers are averaging 111.3 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.9 points on 48 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 25.6 points and 11.8 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 23.8 points and 7.4 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

  • The Wizards have lost each of their last 17 road games against Western Conference opponents.
  • The Lakers have won 11 of their last 12 home games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games following a road loss.
  • The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last four games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

  • The Wizards have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Lakers teams that held a winning record.
  • The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.

Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts

  • Max Christie ranks 38th amongst qualified players for FT% (85.2%) this season.

Washington Wizards Player Facts

  • Alex Sarr ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.5) this season.
  • Bilal Coulibaly ranks T15th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.3) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Lakers rank 28th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.8).
  • The Lakers rank 3rd in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (60.0%).
  • The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (48.7).
  • The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.7).

Washington Wizards vs LA Lakers Injury Report

The Washington Wizards will be without Marvin Bagley III, Malcolm Brogdon, and Saddiq Bey.

The LA Lakers will be without Jarred Vanderbilt, Christian Wood, and Jalen Hood-Schifino. Anthony Davis is questionable with a calf injury, while LeBron James is listed as probable.

Washington Wizards vs LA Lakers Prediction

Everybody is going to be a massive favorite over the Washington Wizards, arguably the worst team in the league. The Lakers are no exception. However, the Lakers also have bizarre losses this season, play a lot of games close to the vest, and they're 19-21 ATS on the season. LeBron appeared frustrated after the loss to the Clippers and said the Lakers have to play near perfect to win these days. The Lakers aren't good enough to cover these huge numbers, and they're 3-6 ATS in their last nine games as a double-digit favorite. I'll grab the points with the Wizards if forced to pick.

Randy’s Pick Washington Wizards +13

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