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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