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The Los Angeles Lakers (43-33) visit the Washington Wizards (15-61) Wednesday. Tip-off from Capital One Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Wizards odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Lakers lead 1-0 with a 134-131 OT win at home on Feb. 29
Los Angeles beat the Toronto Raptors 128-111 Tuesday while covering as a 13.5-point road favorite. The Lakers shot 51.5% from the field and 43.9% from long range in the win. F LeBron James had 23 points and 9 assists asLos Angeles won back-to-back games and is now 7-1 in its last 8.
Washington picked up a 117-113 win over the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday while covering as a 12.5-point home underdog. The Wizards were outrebounded 57-44, but they held the Bucks to 22.9% shooting from deep. Washington also shot 50.5% from the field to end a 3-game losing streak.
Lakers at Wizards odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:34 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Lakers -1100 (bet $1100 to win $100) | Wizards +675 (bet $100 to win $675)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -12.5 (-110) | Wizards +12.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Lakers at Wizards picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 121, Wizards 114
Moneyline
PASS.
Los Angeles (-1100) should pick up the win, but the Lakers are not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
BET WIZARDS +12.5 (-110).
Washington has covered the spread in back-to-back meetings with the Lakers and are 3-1 ATS in the last 4 matchups. The Wizards are also 3-1 ATS in their last 4 meetings with LA in Washington. The Wizards are 4-2-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
Over/Under
BET OVER 234.5 (-105).
The Over has hit in back-to-back games for the Wizards and is 3-1 in their last 4 outings. For LA, the Over hit in its last outing and is 6-3 in its last 9 games. The Over is also 42-33-1 for the Lakers this season. The Over has also hit in 4 of the last 5 Lakers-Wizards meetings.
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