The Wizards will play the Lakers on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. 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
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Lakers will tip-off on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 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 80.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, is currently 89.33. 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 1-17 away team record. They now rank 12th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers come to the floor sporting a 14-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 5th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Washington Wizards currently rank 22nd (108.6) for average points scored per game. The Los Angeles Lakers stand 16th, averaging 111.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 122.8 points against the Washington Wizards, ranking them 1st in the league. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 13th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 113.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Washington Wizards currently have a 4-3 Eastern Southeast Division division record. Their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, come to the game with a 6-3 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Washington Wizards have a 6-35 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 22-18 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, mateys! The Washington Wizards be takin' on the Los Angeles Lakers...
Get ready for a showdown filled with swashbuckling action... (Arrr!)
The Wizards be strugglin' with a dismal record... But the Lakers be holdin' their own with a solid standin'...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals...
With the Wizards averagin' 108.6 points per game and the Lakers... Averagin' 111.2 points per game, this be one fierce battle...
We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below... Don't miss out on the excitement brewin' inside the Lakers' venue... Let's see which team will come out on top in this epic clash... May the best team emerge victorious in this thrilling matchup on Tuesday... Hoist the colors and cheer on yer favorite team as they take the court... It's sure to be a game filled with high-flying dunks and nail-biting moments... So grab yer eyepatch and get ready for a night of basketball action!
Best Wizards at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Washington Wizards | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Underdog Washington Wizards | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -13.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Wizards are +13.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 227.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 227.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -900 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Wizards are the +600 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Wizards
Lakers
1/21/25 10:40pm EST | +13.5 -110-13.5 -110 |
Underdog Washington Wizards - Washington Wizards bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +13.5 Washington Wizards underdog bet wins if they lose by 13 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 14 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -13.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 14 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 13 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Washington Wizards at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
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Wizards
Lakers
Game to Overtime
1/21/25 10:40pm EST | Yes +2000No -10000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 121.5 o -110121.5 u -120Bet |
Wizards
Team Total Points
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 106.5 o -115106.5 u -110Bet |
Alex Sarr
Points Scored
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
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Anthony Davis
Points Scored
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 27.5 o -10527.5 u -125Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points Scored
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 17.5 o -14517.5 u +110Bet |
Bilal Coulibaly
Points Scored
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Carlton Carrington
Points Scored
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1158.5 u -115Bet |
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Corey Kispert
Points Scored
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -115Bet |
Gabe Vincent
Points Scored
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 6.5 o +1056.5 u -140Bet |
Jonas Valanciunas
Points Scored
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
Jordan Poole
Points Scored
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -130Bet |
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Kyle Kuzma
Points Scored
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Kyshawn George
Points Scored
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -125Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Max Christie
Points Scored
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
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Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 12.5 o +10512.5 u -140Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 44.5 o -11044.5 u -120Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -120Bet |
Bilal Coulibaly
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -130Bet |
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Corey Kispert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Jordan Poole
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Kyle Kuzma
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -120Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 40.5 o -10540.5 u -125Bet |
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Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at LAL 1/21/25 10:40pm EST | 19.5 o +11019.5 u -145Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Los Angeles Lakers | 50 | 32 | 0.610 | +18.0 | 31-10 | 19-22 | 12-4 | 36-16 | 113.4 | 112.2 | +1.2 | L1 | 6-4 |
| e - Washington Wizards | 18 | 64 | 0.220 | +50.0 | 8-32 | 10-31 | 7-9 | 13-39 | 108.0 | 120.4 | -12.4 | W1 | 2-8 |
Washington Wizards & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
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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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