Pick details
| MATCHUP | Washington Wizards | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-57 | 48-26 |
| Spread | +16.5 -118 | -16.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | +800 | -1350 |
| Total | Over 236.5 (-105) | Under 236.5 (-115) |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Monday, March 30, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | MNMT | |
The Washington Wizards and LA Lakers meet Monday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Warriors and Trail Blazers and will play the 76ers next. The Wizards have lost 61 of their last 80 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 112.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 124 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Alex Sarr is averaging 16.5 points and 7.4 rebounds, while Kyshawn George is averaging 14.8 points and 4.5 assists. Tre Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jaden Hardy is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Pacers and Nets and play the Cavs next. The Lakers have won 24 of their last 34 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116.6 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 114.9 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.4 points and 7.9 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 23.5 points and 4.8 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 15 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Lakers have won each of their last 11 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 night games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games at Crypto.com Arena.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Lakers’ last eight games.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites.
Total Points: Facts
- Eight of the Wizards’ last nine night games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Lakers’ last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Deandre Ayton ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (67.4%) this season.
- Austin Reaves is one of only six players in the league to have scored 40+ points in consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (26.9).
- The Lakers rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (84.0).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (13.4).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (31.3).
Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Marcus Smart and Adou Thiero are out for the Lakers.
The Wizards are without Cam Whitmore, D’Angelo Russell, Leaky Black, Kyshawn George, and Anthony Davis. Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr are questionable.
Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Wizards have games here and there where they show up and compete, but the Lakers beat them on the road in late January, 142-111. The Wizards are 32-42 ATS on the season and have just 6 road wins. The Lakers have quietly been one of the hottest teams in the league over the last two months and are healthy going into this one. The Lakers have also covered 7 of their last 9 games as a double-digit favorite. Still in the third seed in the west the Lakers can’t afford to play around with games like this. I’ll lay the big number with the home team.
Randy Chambers's Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -15.5
