The Washington Wizards (6-10), the NBA’s top scoring team and 11.5-point underdogs, will square off with the Los Angeles Lakers (16-2) at Staples Center. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 234 points and it will air on NBATV at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.
Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers ATS Odds
The Wizards will be hoping for similar success after defeating the Phoenix Suns in their last contest, 140-132, as 6.5-point underdogs. The Lakers, meanwhile, defeated the New Orleans Pelicans,114-110, but were not able to cover as 6.5-point favorites. The Washington game went 32.5 points over the projected point total of 239.5, while the Los Angeles game finished 7 points under the projected point total of 231.
The Wizards, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.545, had an extraordinary mark of 0.680 and had a better turnover percentage (12.5 vs. 12.7). Meanwhile, Los Angeles’ 13.5 turnover percentage was their largest strength over New Orleans, who had a rate of 16.4. The Lakers’ mark was worse than their season average of 12.8. Anthony Davis played a pivotal role for Los Angeles with 41 points and nine rebounds. Washington received a boost from Bradley Beal, who finished with 35 points and six assists.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Lakers won the most recent game 124-106. Los Angeles had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.7 vs. 22.0). Washington, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (22-27; 81.5 percent). This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
Of the Wizards’ 16 games, nine have gone over the O/U total. Although Washington has a hard time winning games straight up (6-10 SU), they are 11-5 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Washington, Lakers games have a tendency to finish under the projected point total (55.6 percent). Moreover, Los Angeles owns records of 16-2 SU and 10-8 ATS.
The high-powered offense of Los Angeles (seventh in the NBA with an offensive efficiency of 109.4) will face off against the mid-tier defense of Washington (30th in the league with a defensive efficiency of 114.0). The Lakers should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Wizards vs. Lakers Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Lakers, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Lakers average 19.1 points off turnovers per game, which ranks sixth in the NBA. The Wizards rank 10th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.6).
- Los Angeles averages 53.0 points in the paint per game, which ranks third in the league. Washington ranks 28th in points allowed in the paint per game (52.4).
- The Lakers average 15.6 fast break points per game, which ranks fifth in the league. The Wizards rank 22nd in fast break points allowed per game (14.3).
- Los Angeles ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (42.4) while Washington ranks 19th (46.1).
- Los Angeles ranks sixth in steals per game (8.4) while Washington ranks 10th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- The Lakers average 26.5 assists per game, which ranks fourth in the league. The Wizards rank 28th in assists allowed per game (26.4).
- The Lakers average 15.5 second chance points per game, which ranks third in the league. The Wizards rank 16th in second chance points allowed per game (13.4).
- Los Angeles ranks first in blocks per game (7.4) while Washington ranks 24th (4.2).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, Washington is 2-0 and Los Angeles is 6-0.
- The Lakers are 13-2 when they score over 100 points, while the Wizards are 5-10.
- Washington is 7-2 ATS on the road, while Los Angeles is 6-3 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 5 of the Lakers’ 9 home games, while 5 of the Wizards’ 9 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Wizards are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Lakers are 1-4.
- In their last five games, Washington has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Los Angeles has 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Wizards have outscored opponents by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Washington has lost by an average of 1.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Lakers have scored an average of 115.8 points per game (3.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 111.2 points per game (7.6 above their season average).
