Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards Pick – Jan 21, 2025

The Washington Wizards (6-35) and Los Angeles Lakers (22-18) will showcase their talents against one another for the first time this season on Tuesday, January 21 at 10:30 PM ET at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers are favored to find success with a point spread at -13.5 (-105) at MyBookie.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Wizards keep adding losses to their resume this season and are now on a 10-game slide. Their latest defeat was a 123-100 blowout against the Sacramento Kings.

This matchup was not that close from the beginning, as the Kings steadily moved ahead each quarter while winning three out of the four. Jonas Valanciunas led them with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists.

Poor shooting performances continue to happen for them, as they made 36.0 percent of their field goals and 23.8 percent of their long range shots. On defense they allowed the Kings to make 48.4 percent of their field goals while holding them to 30.8 percent from deep.

The Wizards rank 25th in the league offensively as they struggle to score 108.6 points a game. Their defense ranks the worst (30th) overall in allowing 122.8 points a game from opponents. In addition, they also rank last on both offensive and defensive ratings (points per 100 possessions) at 106.2 and 120.1, respectively. 

Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview

The Lakers had a clash with the Los Angeles Clippers, which resulted in a 116-102 defeat and ended their two-game win streak. They have gone 2-3 over their last five games and need to get back on track at home.

A poor first half was the biggest difference in this game, as they had 26 and 23 points in the first two quarters while allowing 32 in each one for the Clippers. LeBron James led with 25 points and 11 assists, while Anthony Davis had 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Their shooting in the second half made their performance overall look a little better on paper, as they made half of their field goals and shot 33.3 percent from beyond the arc. They also turned the ball over 17 times as opposed to 13 from the Clippers.

The Lakers have put up 111.2 points a game and rank 19th in this category. Defensively they have held opponents to 113.8 points a game and rank 17th. This spread shows a slight negative correlation, but not as bad as the Wizards’ efforts.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers appealing Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers betting odds, currently showing the Lakers as 13.5-point favorites. According to market analysis, it suggests the Lakers have an 82.1 percent chance of winning. The Lakers will use this performance to have a positive boost, so look for them to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -13.5 (-105)