The Wizards will play the Lakers on Thursday, February 29th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
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Key Matchup Stats
The Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Lakers will tip-off on Thursday, February 29th, 2024 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2023-24 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Wizards come to this game with a 79.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, is currently 88.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Washington Wizards - The Washington Wizards currently have a 6-24 away team record. They now rank 14th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers come to the floor sporting a 20-9 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 5th in the league for home team wins in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Washington Wizards currently rank 16th (114.3) for average points scored per game. The Los Angeles Lakers stand 12th, averaging 116.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 124.2 points against the Washington Wizards, ranking them 1st in the league. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 12th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 117.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Washington Wizards currently have a 2-10 Eastern Southeast Division division record. Their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, come to the game with a 7-6 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Washington Wizards have a 9-49 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 32-28 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye Lakers fans! Wizards come to steal victory from ye...
Excitement fills the Lakers venue as Wizards clash with LA squad...
Wizards stand at a pitiful 9-49, Lakers look stronger at 32-28...
Washington struggles in their division, while Lakers hold their ground...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats, prop bets available...
Best Wizards at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Washington Wizards | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Washington Wizards | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -9.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Wizards are +10.5 -112 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.
The best over line is 243.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 244.5 -113 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $113 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Wizards are the +350 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Wizards
Lakers
2/29/24 10:40pm EST | +9.5 -115-9.5 -105 |
Underdog Washington Wizards - Washington Wizards bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +9.5 Washington Wizards underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -9.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Washington Wizards at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
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Wizards
Lakers
Game to Overtime
2/29/24 10:40pm EST | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
WAS at LAL 2/29/24 10:40pm EST | 126.5 o -120126.5 u -110Bet |
Wizards
Team Total Points
WAS at LAL 2/29/24 10:40pm EST | 116.5 o -120116.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| xp - Los Angeles Lakers | 47 | 35 | 0.573 | +17.0 | 28-14 | 19-21 | 7-10 | 27-25 | 118.0 | 117.4 | +0.6 | W2 | 7-3 |
| e - Washington Wizards | 15 | 67 | 0.183 | +49.0 | 7-34 | 8-33 | 4-12 | 11-41 | 113.7 | 123.0 | -9.3 | L6 | 1-9 |
Washington Wizards & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
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Washington Wizards Championship OddsNo NBA Championship TM Washington Wizards YR: futures available
Los Angeles Lakers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Lakers | +5000 Bet | +4000 Bet |
Washington Wizards & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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