- The Wizards (27-31) are -2.5 favorites vs. the Lakers (27-31)
- Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
- Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 8:00pm EDT
- Watch the game on NBCS-DC & SportsNet LA
The Los Angeles Lakers visit Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Washington.
The Wizards are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).
So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 28-38 against the spread, while the Wizards are 25-37 against the spread.
The Lakers vs Wizards Over/Under is 228.5 total points for the game.
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Lakers vs. Wizards Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Los Angeles Lakers | +2.5 -115 | O 228.5 -110 | 110 |
| Washington Wizards | -2.5 -105 | U 228.5 -110 | -135 |
Los Angeles Lakers Against the Spread (ATS) Record, Historical Betting Trends:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone:
- 28-38 against the Spread (-13.75 Units / -18.67% ROI)
- 29-38 against the Moneyline (-24.1 Units / -19.55% ROI)
- 38-29 against the Over for game total points (+6.05 Units / 8.2% ROI)
- 29-38 against the Under for game total points (-12.8 Units / -17.38% ROI)
Positive Value Trends Against the Spread for the Lakers, Ranked by Units Won:
Away – Positive ATS Trends
Negative Value Trends Against the Spread for the Lakers, Ranked by Units Lost:
Away – Negative ATS Trends
Washington Wizards Against the Spread (ATS) Record, Historical Betting Trends:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone:
- 25-37 against the Spread (-15.65 Units / -21.6% ROI)
- 29-37 against the Moneyline (-9.15 Units / -10.12% ROI)
- 35-29 against the Over for game total points (+3.1 Units / 4.27% ROI)
- 29-35 against the Under for game total points (-9.5 Units / -13.09% ROI)
Positive Value Trends Against the Spread for the Wizards, Ranked by Units Won:
Home – Positive ATS Trends
Negative Value Trends Against the Spread for the Wizards, Ranked by Units Lost:
Home – Negative ATS Trends
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- Keys to Winning for the Los Angeles Lakers
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- Player Injuries for Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards
- Los Angeles Lakers Offensive stats
- Washington Wizards Offensive stats
- Los Angeles Lakers Defensive stats
- Washington Wizards Defensive stats
Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Washington Wizards
The Lakers were 13-8 (.619) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .450
The Lakers are 36-16 (.692) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556
The Lakers were 19-8 (.704) when they win the turnover margin last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .552
Washington Wizards: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers
When Daniel Gafford (WAS) is below his assist average (1.0 asts) , his team is 14-22 (.389) this season — tied for 29th lowest among NBA players; League Avg: .481
Injury Report: Wizards vs. Lakers – Saturday‘s Game, Mar. 19
- Vernon Carey Jr. (Wizards): Carey Jr. did not play in Friday’s game (Mar. 18) against the Knicks.
- Bradley Beal (Wizards): Beal will undergo season ending surgery on his left wrist, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
- Wayne Ellington (Lakers): Ellington did not play in Friday’s (Mar. 18) game against Toronto.
- Carmelo Anthony (Lakers): Anthony did not play in Friday’s (Mar. 18) game against Toronto.
- Anthony Davis (Lakers): The Lakers announced Anthony Davis has a mid-foot sprain and will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks.
- Kendrick Nunn (Lakers): Nunn suffered a setback as he tried to ramp-up activity on his knee, according to Matt Peralta of Lakersnation.com. There is no timetable for his return.
- Talen Horton-Tucker (Lakers): Horton-Tucker did not play in Friday’s game (Mar. 18) against the Raptors.
Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Lakers averaged 0.51 points per possession (7,887 points/16,015 possessions) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.54
The Lakers averaged 14.7 turnovers per game (1,060 turnovers/72 games) last season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2
The Lakers have averaged 111.3 points per game (5,009 points/45 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 107.8
The Lakers shot 74% from the free throw line (1,241/1,679) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%
Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends
The Wizards had 26.2 free throw attempts per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.8
The Wizards made 10.2 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7
The Wizards have made 9.9 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3
The Wizards are shooting 47% (1,784/3,785) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 45%
Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Lakers have 364 steals this season — 7th most among NBA teams
The Lakers have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (255 blocks/45 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8
The Lakers have blocked 641 shots since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th most among NBA teams
The Lakers have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (641 blocks/117 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9
Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends
The Wizards have averaged 6.1 steals per game (276 steals/45 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6
The Wizards averaged 4.1 blocks per game (297 blocks/72 games) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9
The Wizards have averaged 6.9 steals per game (804 steals/117 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6
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