The Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Lakers round off their season series on Monday. The Lakers won the previous matchup 142-111 in Washington on Jan. 30. The lopsided result saw Luka Doncic record a 37-point triple-double on 61.9% shooting. Meanwhile, Deandre Ayton had a 28-point double-double on 12 of 14 shots.
Alex Sarr was the Wizards’ best player with 16 points, six rebounds and five assists on 8 of 14 shots. The outcome is unlikely to be much different, as the Lakers remain a stronger opponent for the rebuilding Wizards to prevail against.
Los Angeles enters this game third in the West with a 48-26 record, while Washington is 17-57, 14th in the East.
Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game Details
MNMT and Spectrum SportsNet will locally televise the Wizards vs. Lakers game. NBA League Pass will globally stream the clash online at 10:00 p.m. ET.
Wizards vs. Lakers Odds
Moneyline: Wizards +800, Lakers -1400
Spread: Wizards +16 (-107), Lakers -16 (-112)
Wizards vs. Lakers Preview
The Washington Wizards have won once in their last 18 games, which came against the Utah Jazz, who are also tanking. The Wizards lost 123-88 to Portland on Sunday. They were shorthanded and had no answers for the more talented Blazers team led by Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara. Washington will hope Alex Sarr returns Monday to give them some life against the in-form Los Angeles Lakers.
The Purple and Gold have won 11 of their last 12. Their last two wins have come against the tanking Pacers and Nets. Brooklyn bothered a fatigued Los Angeles team until the fourth, when Luka Doncic went on a heater to close the contest. On Monday, the Lakers won’t have that luxury as Doncic picked up his 16th technical foul, earning a one-game suspension.
Nevertheless, LeBron James, as a first or second option alongside Austin Reaves, can still turn the clock back, and the Lakers will remain heavily favored to win.
Wizards vs. Lakers Betting Tips
Austin Reaves is projected to score over 29.5 points
LeBron James is projected to record over 8.5 assists.
Deandre Ayton is favored to grab over 8.5 rebounds.
Wizards vs. Lakers Injury Reports
Wizards
Alex Sarr, Tre Johnson and Bub Carrington are day-to-day. Trae Young, Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell and Cam Whitmore.
Lakers
The Lakers have ruled out Adou Thiero and Marcus Smart. Luka Doncic has been suspended.
Wizards vs. Lakers Starting Lineups
Wizards
PG – Bub Carrington, SG – Bilal Coulibaly, SF – Leaky Black, PF – Julian Reese, C – Alex Sarr*
Lakers
PG – Austin Reaves, SG – Jake LaRavia, SF – Rui Hachimura, PF – LeBron James, C – Deandre Ayton
Wizards vs. Lakers Prediction
The Lakers are overwhelming 16-point favorites to beat the Wizards despite Luka Doncic’s absence.
