It’s Thursday, January 30, and the Los Angeles Lakers (26-19) and the Washington Wizards (6-40) are all set to square off from Capital One Arena in Washington.
The Wizards were waxed at home last night by the Toronto Raptors, 106-82. They remain firmly entrenched in the NBA cellar. Kyle Kuzma had 19 in the loss. The Lakers take the court following a Tuesday night loss to the 76ers, 118-104. The loss snapped a 4-game win streak for the Lakers. They sit in a virtual tie atop the Pacific Division with the LA Clippers.
The Lakers are currently 10-13 on the road with a point differential of -1, while the Wizards have lost five in a row at home.
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Game details re: Lakers vs. Wizards today
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Game odds for Lakers vs. Wizards
The latest odds as of Thursday:
That gives the Lakers an implied team point total of 114.87, and the Wizards 111.48.
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Expert picks & predictions for Thursday’s Lakers vs. Wizards game
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