Wizards vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 31 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 31, 2026, 12:09AM | Published: Jan 30, 2026, 2:05PM
The Washington Wizards will sqaure off with the favoured Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Capital One Arena on Saturday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George and Bub Carrington, the Wizards are aiming to beat a Lakers team that includes Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Rui Hachimura.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Wizards vs Lakers game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Washington vs LA Lakers NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Lakers an 81% chance of defeating the Wizards at Capital One Arena.
Wizards vs Lakers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Capital One Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Wizards $4.50, Lakers $1.22
- Line: Wizards +10.5 ($1.91), Lakers -10.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 230 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 Wizards at $4.50 and the Lakers at $1.22.
The Wizards are listed as 10.5-point underdogs against the Lakers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Lakers (-10.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 230 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Wizards (+10.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 230-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Wizards vs Lakers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $4.50 with Bet365
- Line: Wizards +10.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 230 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Wizards vs Lakers best bets are based on detailed modelling and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Lakers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Wizards to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Wizards vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Wizards vs Lakers at Capital One Arena on Saturday is the Lakers winning 118-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Wizards vs Lakers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Wizards and Lakers at Capital One Arena is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Saturday 31 January 2026
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Washington vs LA Lakers predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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