Lakers vs. Wizards: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – February 29, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 29, 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers (32-28) host the Washington Wizards (9-49) on February 29, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena. The Wizards are underdogs by a nine-point margin as they enter the matchup with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games. The point total in this matchup is 243.

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Lakers vs. Wizards Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Lakers -9 243

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Injury Report as of February 29

Lakers: Gabe Vincent: Out (Knee), Jarred Vanderbilt: Out (Foot), Christian Wood: Out (Knee), Anthony Davis: Probable (Achilles), LeBron James: Questionable (Ankle), Cameron Reddish: Probable (Ankle)

Wizards: Isaiah Livers: Out (Hip), Bilal Coulibaly: Out (Pelvis), Deni Avdija: Questionable (Heel)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Lakers (-9)
Total Pick Under (243)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Lakers vs. Wizards Stat Rankings

Lakers Avg. (Rank) Wizards Avg. (Rank)
116.9 (13th) Points Scored 114.3 (18th)
117.3 (18th) Points Allowed 124.2 (30th)
42.5 (22nd) Rebounds 40.8 (30th)
8.2 (30th) Off. Rebounds 9.4 (26th)
11.4 (27th) 3pt Made 12.2 (18th)
28.5 (7th) Assists 28.1 (9th)
13.2 (20th) Turnovers 13.6 (21st)

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Lakers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
LeBron James 52 25.2 7.1 7.9 1.3 0.6 2.2
Anthony Davis 56 24.8 12.3 3.6 1.1 2.4 0.3
D’Angelo Russell 55 17.6 2.8 6.4 0.8 0.5 2.7
Austin Reaves 60 15.7 4 5.4 0.9 0.2 1.7
Spencer Dinwiddie 48 12.6 3.3 6 0.8 0.2 1.9

Wizards Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kyle Kuzma 56 22.1 6.5 4.1 0.5 0.7 2.3
Jordan Poole 56 16 2.5 3.7 1.1 0.3 2
Marvin Bagley III 15 13.6 8.7 1.5 0.7 0.8 0.2
Deni Avdija 55 13.6 6.5 3.7 0.8 0.4 1.1
Tyus Jones 58 12.3 2.8 7.2 1.1 0.3 1.6

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Lakers are 27-33-0 this year.
  • As 9-point favorites or more, Los Angeles is 4-2 against the spread.
  • There have been 31 Lakers games (out of 60) that went over the total this year.
  • Los Angeles’ games have had more than 243 points scored on 17 occasions this year.
  • The over/under in this game is 243 points, 8.8 higher than the average total in Lakers games this season.
  • The Wizards have covered the spread 27 times in 58 games.
  • Against the spread, as a 9-point underdog or more, Washington is 14-16.
  • This year, 27 of the Wizards’ 58 games have gone over the point total.
  • There have been 25 Washington’s games this season with more than 243 points scored.
  • Wizards games average 238.5 total points, 4.5 less than the total for this matchup.

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