Lakers vs. Wizards Prediction and Odds (Expect Plenty of Points in D.C.)
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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