The Washington Wizards(6-35) and Los Angeles Lakers (22-18) meet Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Wizardsvs. Lakersodds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Lakers won 2-0 last season
The Wizards enter on a 10-game skid, recently falling 123-100 at the Sacramento Kings Sunday. They couldn’t cover as big 17.5-point underdogs as the Under (238) hit. Their shooting did them in as the shot 36.0% from the field (32-for-89), including 23.8% behind the 3-point line (10-for-42). C Jonas Valanciunas scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the loss.
The Lakers also lost Sunday, suffering a 116-102 setback as 4.5-point underdogs at the LA Clippers with the Over (216.5) cashing. All 5 starters scored in double figures, but the Lakers had a 2-game win streak snapped. F LeBron James led the way with 25 points and 11 assists.
Wizards at Lakers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:08 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Lakers -800 (bet $800 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +12.5 (-105) | Lakers -12.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Wizards at Lakers key injuries
Wizards
- F Marvin Bagley III (knee) out
- G Malcolm Brogdon (foot) out
Lakers
- C Anthony Davis (calf) questionable
- F LeBron James (foot) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Lakers at Clippers picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 122, Wizards 113
Moneyline
PASS.
The Lakers (-800) will win, but the price is way too expensive.
Against the spread
BET WIZARDS +12.5 (-105).
The Wizards have covered in 3 of their last 4 outings, including 2 of the last 4 on the road, while the Lakers have failed to cover in 4 of their last 5.
The Lakers have won 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matchups against the Wizards, but Washington has kept it close, covering the spread in 4 of those games.
Neither team is exactly an offensive powerhouse, but the Lakers have the edge in talent and should get the win. Still, the Wizards are young, hungry, and out to prove they’re better than their record shows. They’ll keep this one competitive. TAKE WASHINGTON +12.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET OVER 229.5 (-110).
It’s hard to ignore the Over in this matchup. The Over is 5-0-1 in the last 6 head-to-head games.
Washington has hit the Over in 4 of its last 5, and the Over is 4-2 in Los Angeles’ last 6 contests.
With the Wizards allowing the most points per game in the NBA at 122.8 PPG, and opponents shooting 48.0% from the field against the Lakers (fourth worst in the league), expect this to be a high-scoring affair Tuesday.
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