The Lakers and Wizards meet for the second and final time this season tonight in the Nation's capital. The Lakers come off a rare win against the Raptors last night; putting them at 30-40 on the season and keeping them in the No. 9 spot in the West.
Washington's playoff hopes seem over, but can the Wizards spark a run with a win tonight?
Here are the odds for the matchup via WynnBET.
Lakers vs. Wizards Odds, Spread and Total
Spread:
- Lakers: +2.5 (-110)
- Wizards: -2.5 (-110)
Moneyline:
- Lakers: +115
- Wizards: -140
Total:
- 229 (Over: -110/Under: -110)
Lakers vs. Wizards Prediction and Pick
It took a Russell Westbrook three for the Lakers to get a win last night. That's how desperate they were. Los Angeles was able to squeak out a win, but I'm not sure they can do it for a second straight night. The last time these teams played, L.A. needed a 50-piece from LeBron James to get the win. Asking him to get 50 on a nightly basis is absurd and I don't see it happening again.
Washington isn't great either, so I'm not ruling out a close, but hard to watch game. Over the last 10 games, the Wizards have a net rating of -3.2. That's 24th in the league. The Lakers' rating in -2.6. That's 22nd in the league.
Both of these teams are mediocre, making a spread or moneyline pick impossible to track down. I would bet on the both find some success against bad defense and clear the total.
Pick: OVER 229 (-110)
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