The Los Angeles Lakers (16-2) host the Washington Wizards (6-10) Friday at Staples Center with tip-off scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Wizards-Lakers odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Wizards at Lakers: Key injuries
Wizards
- SF C.J. Miles (wrist) out
- C Ian Mahinmi (Achilles) out
Lakers
- C Anthony Davis (shoulder) probable
- SG Avery Bradley (calf) questionable
Wizards at Lakers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 1 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Lakers 124, Wizards 104
Moneyline (ML)
The Lakers (-715) have rung their win streak up to nine straight games entering Friday’s contest against the Wizards (+500). Washington is coming off a 140-132 road win over the Phoenix Suns Wednesday, but it’s still just 3-6 on the road this season and 4-6 over the last 10 games. The Lakers are 8-1 straight up at home, and they’re third in the NBA in opponent points allowed per game.
There have been bigger upsets in basketball, but there’s no reason to go chasing one in this matchup. Save your money and look at the spread, as a $10 bet on the Lakers to win outright as heavy favorites will return a profit of just $1.40.
Against the Spread (ATS)
The LAKERS (-11.5, -106) are laying double-digit points and will need to win by 12 or more for an against the spread bet to cash. It’s an easy choice with the Lakers 10-8 ATS overall and 6-3 at home, even though the Wizards are 10-5 ATS overall and 6-2 on the road.
The Lakers have far too much talent for the Wizards to handle, especially with Davis likely to suit up on the heels of his 41-point, nine-rebound performance against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Over/Under (O/U)
Washington ranks second in the NBA with a record of 9-6-1 against the Over/Under and it tops the projected totals by a league-high average of 10.6 points per game. Los Angeles is 8-10 against the O/U and falls an average of 2.3 points shy of the projections.
Back the UNDER 234.5 (-115) with the Lakers defense capable of slowing down a Wizards offense leading the league with 119.4 PPG.
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