BetMGM Basketball: Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NBA, Mar. 11
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● The Lakers (27-31) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Wizards (27-31)
● Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
● Friday, March 11, 2022 at 10:30pm EST
● Watch the game on SportsNet LA & NBCS-DC
The Washington Wizards visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EST in Los Angeles.
The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).
So far this NBA season, the Wizards are 25-35 against the spread, while the Lakers are 27-37 against the spread.
The Wizards vs Lakers Over/Under is 228.5 total points for the game.
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Wizards vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
|
Spread |
Over / Under |
Moneyline |
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Washington Wizards |
+4.5 -110 |
O 228.5 -110 |
155 |
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Los Angeles Lakers |
-4.5 -110 |
U 228.5 -110 |
-190 |
Washington Wizards Against the Spread (ATS) Record, Historical Betting Trends:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone:
● 25-35 against the Spread (-13.45 Units / -19.15% ROI)
● 29-35 against the Moneyline (-5.45 Units / -6.28% ROI)
● 33-29 against the Over for game total points (+1.1 Units / 1.56% ROI)
● 29-33 against the Under for game total points (-7.3 Units / -10.37% ROI)
Positive Value Trends Against the Spread for the Wizards, Ranked by Units Won:
● The Washington Wizards have covered the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 45 games (+9.40 Units / 19% ROI)
● The Washington Wizards have covered the 1Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 away games (+7.92 Units / 24% ROI)
● The Washington Wizards have covered the 3Q Spread in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 91% ROI)
● The Washington Wizards have covered the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 50 games (+5.95 Units / 11% ROI)
● The Washington Wizards have covered the 1Q Spread in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.85 Units / 54% ROI)
Negative Value Trends Against the Spread for the Wizards, Ranked by Units Lost:
● The Washington Wizards have only covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 58 games (-31.32 Units / -49% ROI)
● The Washington Wizards have only covered the 2Q Spread in 16 of their last 57 games (-27.94 Units / -45% ROI)
● The Washington Wizards have only covered the Spread in 16 of their last 51 games (-19.10 Units / -34% ROI)
● The Washington Wizards have only covered the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 47 games (-13.80 Units / -27% ROI)
● The Washington Wizards have only covered the 1Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 64 games (-13.53 Units / -19% ROI)
Los Angeles Lakers Against the Spread (ATS) Record, Historical Betting Trends:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone:
● 27-37 against the Spread (-13.65 Units / -19.1% ROI)
● 28-37 against the Moneyline (-24.1 Units / -20.02% ROI)
● 36-29 against the Over for game total points (+4.05 Units / 5.66% ROI)
● 29-36 against the Under for game total points (-10.6 Units / -14.84% ROI)
Positive Value Trends Against the Spread for the Lakers, Ranked by Units Won:
● The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 48 games (+19.70 Units / 37% ROI)
● The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 1Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 34 games at home (+14.88 Units / 39% ROI)
● The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2H Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 games at home (+9.22 Units / 47% ROI)
● The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 62 games (+8.55 Units / 13% ROI)
● The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 3Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+8.50 Units / 39% ROI)
Negative Value Trends Against the Spread for the Lakers, Ranked by Units Lost:
● The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 64 games (-31.07 Units / -32% ROI)
● The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 2Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 63 games (-25.02 Units / -36% ROI)
● The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 60 games (-23.05 Units / -35% ROI)
● The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 5 of their last 30 games at home (-22.35 Units / -68% ROI)
● The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 64 games (-19.46 Units / -28% ROI)
Washington Wizards: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers
When Daniel Gafford (WAS) is below his assist average (1.0 asts) , his team is 14-22 (.389) this season — tied for 29th lowest among NBA players; League Avg: .481
Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Washington Wizards
The Lakers were 13-8 (.619) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .450
The Lakers are 36-16 (.692) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556
The Lakers were 19-8 (.704) when they win the turnover margin last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .552
Injury Report: Lakers vs. Wizards – Friday’s Game, Mar. 11
● LeBron James (Lakers): The Lakers have listed James as QUESTIONABLE for Friday’s game (Mar. 11) against the Wizards.
● Talen Horton-Tucker (Lakers): The Lakers have listed Horton-Tucker as QUESTIONABLE for Friday’s game (Mar. 11) against the Wizards.
● Anthony Davis (Lakers): The Lakers announced Anthony Davis has a mid-foot sprain and will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks.
● Malik Monk (Lakers): The Lakers have listed Monk as PROBABLE for Friday’s game (Mar. 11) against the Wizards.
● Kendrick Nunn (Lakers): Nunn suffered a setback as he tried to ramp-up activity on his knee, according to Matt Peralta of Lakersnation.com. There is no timetable for his return.
● Bradley Beal (Wizards): Beal will undergo season ending surgery on his left wrist, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends
The Wizards had 26.2 free throw attempts per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.8
The Wizards made 10.2 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7
The Wizards have made 9.9 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3
The Wizards are shooting 47% (1,784/3,785) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 45%
Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Lakers averaged 0.51 points per possession (7,887 points/16,015 possessions) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.54
The Lakers averaged 14.7 turnovers per game (1,060 turnovers/72 games) last season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2
The Lakers have averaged 111.3 points per game (5,009 points/45 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 107.8
The Lakers shot 74% from the free throw line (1,241/1,679) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%
Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends
The Wizards have averaged 6.1 steals per game (276 steals/45 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6
The Wizards averaged 4.1 blocks per game (297 blocks/72 games) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9
The Wizards have averaged 6.9 steals per game (804 steals/117 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6
Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Lakers have 364 steals this season — 7th most among NBA teams
The Lakers have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (255 blocks/45 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8
The Lakers have blocked 641 shots since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th most among NBA teams
The Lakers have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (641 blocks/117 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9
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