Washington Wizards (6-40) vs Los Angeles Lakers (26-19)
Game Info: Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Capital One Arena)
Betting Odds: Washington Wizards +6.5 -- Over/Under: 224 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Washington Wizards collide at the Capital One Arena on Thursday night. Here’s a Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards Pick.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have been in fine form as they've won six of their last eight games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their four-game win streak halted by the 76ers in a 118-104 road defeat on Tuesday. LeBron James led the team with 31 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, Dalton Knecht added 24 points in just 23 minutes off the bench while Austin Reaves chipped in with 13 points, six rebounds, and eight assists. As a team, the Lakers shot 51 percent from the field and 10 of 33 from the 3-point line as they got off to a decent start to lead by nine points early before they leaked 48 points in the second quarter to have them trailing by as many as 25 points at one stage. Anthony Davis played just 10 minutes before leaving the game with an apparent abdominal strain. The Lakers will meet the Knicks, Clippers, Warriors, Pacers, and Jazz after this game.
Washington Wizards
Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been absolutely ice-cold as they are now looking to put an end to a 15-game losing streak after getting thrashed by the Raptors in a 106-82 home defeat last night. Kyle Kuzma led the team with 19 points and 10 rebounds, Justin Champagnie added 12 points off the bench while Kyshawn George chipped in with 10 points but no other player scored more than eight points. As a team, the Wizards shot just 38 percent from the field and five of 30 from the 3-point line as they struggled to find their offense from the start and didn't put up much of a fight after scoring just 18 points in the first quarter. Jordan Poole had a night to forget as he shot just one of nine from the field to finish with just three points. The Wizards will face the Timberwolves, Hornets, Nets, and Cavs following this one.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Lakers and Wizards at Capital One Arena.
- The Lakers have lost five of their last eight games as road favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 road games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the Lakers and Wizards at Capital One Arena.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 25 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The favorites have won 17 of the Wizards' last 18 games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in five of the Wizards' last six games.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers' last five road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards' last four home games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards Prediction
The Lakers are going to be missing some players here with Anthony Davis, Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent all listed on the injury report, while the Wizards are still playing without Alex Sarr and Malcolm Brogdon. The Lakers are coming into this one fresh off a bad loss to the 76ers, but they were playing some of their best basketball of the season before that defeat, so they certainly have more momentum than the spiraling Wizards who just can't buy a win these days. The Lakers aren't nearly as dangerous with Davis sitting out injured, but they still have more than enough firepower to run past this ice-cold Wizards squad.
Peter’s Pick Los Angeles -6.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
