Lakers vs Wizards Prediction and NBA Tips - 22 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 22, 2025, 3:40AM | Published: Jan 22, 2025, 2:45AM
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Washington Wizards in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, starting at 2:30pm AEDT.
With star players Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are aiming to beat a Wizards side that includes Jordan Poole, Kyle Kuzma and Alexandre Sarr.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Lakers vs Wizards game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's LA Lakers vs Washington NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Lakers an 84% chance of beating the Wizards at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers vs Wizards: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.12, Wizards $6.75
- Line: Lakers -13.5 ($1.87), Wizards +13.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 227.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Lakers at $1.12 and the Wizards at $6.75.
The Lakers are 13.5-point favourites against the Wizards, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Wizards (+13.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 227.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Wizards (+13.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 227.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Lakers vs Wizards: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $6.75 with Bet365
- Line: Wizards +13.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 227.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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While the Lakers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Wizards to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
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Lakers vs Wizards: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Wizards at Crypto.com Arena this Wednesday is the Lakers winning 119-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the LA Lakers vs Washington game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Lakers vs Wizards: Player Props
Player props are a common way to bet on Lakers vs Wizards without necessarily betting on the outcome of Wednesday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Anthony Davis is expected to lead the Lakers with 28 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jordan Poole is projected to finish with 22 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists for the Wizards.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 28 | 15 | 5 |
| LeBron James | 25 | 7 | 9 |
| Austin Reaves | 19 | 5 | 6 |
| Rui Hachimura | 13 | 6 | 2 |
| Max Christie | 11 | 3 | 2 |
Wizards Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Poole | 22 | 3 | 6 |
| Kyle Kuzma | 20 | 6 | 4 |
| Alexandre Sarr | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Corey Kispert | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | 12 | 5 | 3 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the LA Lakers vs Washington match-up.
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Lakers vs Wizards: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Wizards at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 2:30pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards
- Date: Wednesday 22 January 2025
- Time: 2:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs Washington predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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