Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards NBA Predictions Picks and Odds 01/21/25

On Tuesday(01/21), the Los Angeles Lakers(22-18) will take on the Washington Wizards(6-35) in an NBA Regular-Season contest. The Lakers are 6th in the Western Conference, whereas the Wizards have the worst record in the league. Learn about the analysis and predictions related to this inter-conference affair here.

Where to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards

When and where can you catch this exciting NBA game? Here is information about the list of broadcasters.

Date: 01/21
Time: 7:30 PM (PT)
Location: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, California)
Where to watch: The match is available via the NBA League Pass.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards Preview

The Lakers have repeated the same old pattern

The Lakers enter the game after a 14-point loss against the Los Angeles Clippers despite a 25-point performance by LeBron James. They have lost four out of the last six games, and haven’t won more than three wins in a row since mid-November. While they have done well at fending off low-ranked squads, but have trouble against elite squads. The team has many defensive lapses and can even fall apart offensively. The trade deadline is just a few days away and the franchise needs to add some strong two-way pieces to become more effective.

The Wizards keep sinking to new lows

The Wizards enter the game after a 23-point loss against the Sacramento Kings despite a 23-point, 12-rebound outburst by Jonas Valanciunas. They have lost ten in a row, and have already suffered a 16-game losing streak earlier. Apart from Jordan Poole, the team lacks a high-scoring player, whereas their defense has been in tatters too. At any rate, the Wizards fans knew their season would go in this direction and would be eyeing the 2025 Draft to land a generational talent in Cooper Flagg.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards Prediction

The Playoffs aim to facilitate the safest bets for the game. Have a look at the predictions for the game below.

Bet 1 – Spread: Los Angeles Lakers -13.5 for +105 at BetMGM

Bet 2- Wizards: Points Under 106.5 for +110 at BetMGM

Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards: Numbers

Los Angeles Lakers Recent Games:

Lost 102-116 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Won 102-101 against the Brooklyn Nets.
Won 117-108 against the Miami Heat.

Key stats:

The Lakers have won 13 out of 18 games against teams with losing records.
Rui Hachimura has scored 19 or more points in two out of the last three games.
Max Christie has scored 10 or more points in five of the last six games.

Washington Wizards’s latest games:

Lost 100-123 against the Sacramento Kings.
Lost 114-122 against the Golden State Warriors.
Lost 123-130 against the Phoenix Suns.

Key stats:

The Wizards have given up 120 points or more in six straight games.
Jonas Valanciunas has clasped 8 or more rebounds in seven straight matches.
Corey Kispert has scored 14 or more points in three of the last five games.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards– Final Prediction and Additional Information

The Lakers have been up-and-down throughout the season and have one of the worst benches in the league. However, the Wizards have been miserable throughout the season and the Lakers should notch an automatic win here. The total can be under 230 points, with the Lakers probably winning by 14+ points.

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Shubham Singh

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Hi, I am Shubham. I am currently an NBA Predictions Writer on The Playoffs. I enjoy this job because it helps keep me in the loop about the game I love while fulfilling the pleasure I derive from stats. I got into NBA writing through social media interactions in the mid-2010s as I shared my takes on young talents such as D’Angelo Russell. I hope you enjoy reading my pieces as much as Dennis Rodman loved rebounding the basketball!