Washington-wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers Picks and Predictions January 30th 2025

Washington-Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers January 30th 2025

At 7:00 ET, the 26-19 Los Angeles Lakers (-307) will take on the 6-40 Washington Wizards (+251) in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers are favored by 7.5 points and the over/under line is 224.5.

This game will be played at the Capital One Arena in Washington and can be seen on SN-LA. The Lakers are currently 5th in the Western Conference, while the Wizards are 15th in the East and have lost 15 straight.

Lakers vs. Wizards Key Information

The Lakers fell to 26-19 on the season after a 118-104 road loss to the 76ers on Tuesday. Los Angeles, who were favored by 4.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 222 points narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 218.5.

After a 25-25 tie in the 1st quarter, Philadelphia took control with a 48-32 2nd quarter. A 10-0 run by the 76ers extended their lead from 61-53 to 71-53. The Lakers were down 99-76 going into the 4th but outscored the 76ers 28-19 in the final period.

LeBron James put up 31 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds in the Lakers’ 118-104 loss to the 76ers, shooting 62.5% from the field. He scored 15 points in the 4th quarter. Dalton Knecht added 24 points, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% rate, with 13 of his points coming in the 2nd quarter.

The Lakers shot 51.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at 30.3%. Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves each contributed 13 points, with Hachimura shooting 66.7% from the floor.

The Lakers’ defense struggled in the 2nd quarter, allowing 48 points, which contributed to their 118-104 loss to the 76ers. However, they tightened up in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up just 26 and 19 points, respectively.

Overall, the Lakers held the 76ers to 47% shooting, including 32% from beyond the arc, where Philadelphia made 11 threes. The 76ers also went 21/25 from the free-throw line. Defensively, the Lakers recorded 5 steals and 3 blocks.

Washington’s tough season continued with a 106-82 home loss to the Raptors on Wednesday, dropping their record to 6-40. The Wizards were +5.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 24 points. The game’s total score of 188 points fell well short of the 229.5-point over/under line.

Toronto took control early, going on a 14-0 run after Washington scored the game’s first basket. The Wizards trailed 31-18 after the 1st quarter and couldn’t close the gap, as the Raptors outscored them in each quarter.

In their 106-82 loss to the Raptors, the Wizards’ offense struggled, shooting just 38.9% from the field and hitting only 5 threes at a 16.7% rate. Kyle Kuzma led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Justin Champagnie added 12 points, scoring 10 of those in the 4th quarter.

Kuzma also contributed 8 points in the 3rd quarter, while Kyshawn George chipped in 10 points, making 2 threes at 28.6%. Overall, the Wizards’ offensive performance was lacking, with no other player reaching double figures.

Defensively, the Wizards gave up 106 points to the Raptors, who shot 47% from the field. Washington allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 23 points.

From three-point range, the Wizards held Toronto to 11 threes on 35% shooting. They sent the Raptors to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. Washington finished with 33 defensive rebounds, 6 steals, and 5 blocks.

As the underdogs with a spread of +7.5, we recommend going with the Wizards on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 224.5, and our model projects the Lakers and Wizards to reach a combined total of 243 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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Lakers Aim to Bounce Back Against Struggling Wizards

After seeing their four-game winning streak snapped, the Los Angeles Lakers look to get back on track when they face the reeling Washington Wizards on Thursday night. While the Lakers will be adjusting to life without Anthony Davis for at least a week, the Wizards are simply searching for anything positive as they try to end a franchise-worst losing streak.

Lakers Adjusting Without Davis

Los Angeles (24-24) fell 118-104 to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, marking their first loss since Davis exited with an abdominal strain in the first half. The star big man had been on a tear before the injury, averaging 32.8 points and 15 rebounds over the previous four games, including a dominant 42-point, 23-rebound performance against Charlotte. His absence will be a significant challenge for the Lakers in the coming games.

Even with Davis sidelined, the Lakers shot 51.4% from the field against Philadelphia but were undone by 22 turnovers, a number that head coach JJ Redick emphasized as a key issue.

“I’m not sure where our collective brains were at, but I understand the physical fatigue,” Redick said. “We were a step slow all night. We had bad decision-making, poor execution, we were very unorganized throughout the game. You have to look at the big picture, which is that we’re heading in the right direction.”

LeBron James led the Lakers with 31 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds in the loss, his highest-scoring output since January 2. With Davis out, James will need to shoulder even more of the offensive burden alongside key role players like D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves.

Wizards’ Struggles Continue

Washington (7-40) is in the midst of another brutal season, having lost 15 straight games, including a 111-88 blowout loss to the Lakers on January 21. Their most recent defeat came on Wednesday night when they fell 106-82 to the Toronto Raptors, a game in which they shot just 5-of-30 from three-point range and committed 27 turnovers.

The Wizards’ season has been defined by slow starts, and that trend continued against Toronto, as they fell behind 14-0 out of the gate. Head coach Brian Keefe acknowledged the need for immediate improvement.

“Starts—we got to be better at for sure. That was the tale of this game. … They put their hands on us. They were more physical with us. … We got to start better. That’s something we got to get better at and address right away.”

One of the lone bright spots for Washington has been Jordan Poole, who is averaging a career-high 20.7 points per game. However, he struggled mightily against the Raptors, finishing with just three points on 1-for-9 shooting. Keefe remained confident that Poole would bounce back.

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“You’re going to have tough nights, give credit to Toronto where it’s due. They took him out of his rhythm. Jordan will bounce back. He always does.”

Kyle Kuzma led the Wizards with 19 points and 10 rebounds, registering his third double-double of the season and second in the last three games. However, with Poole off his game and the team’s offensive struggles persisting, Washington had no chance to compete.

What to Expect

The Lakers have dominated this series recently, winning five straight against the Wizards dating back to March 2022. Even without Davis, Los Angeles should have a significant advantage, especially if Washington continues to struggle with turnovers and slow starts.

Can the Lakers clean up their ball security and find a winning formula without their star big man? Or will the Wizards finally break through and end their historic losing streak? The answer will unfold in Washington.