The Los Angeles Lakers (2-15) are currently on a seven-game losing streak and will take on the Washington Wizards (7-8) at the Verizon Center. The game gets underway at 7:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Dec. 2 and will air on TWC and WA2.
The Wizards beat the Cavaliers 97-85 on Tuesday. With 35 points and 10 assists, John Wall recorded his fifth double-double this season. The Lakers, meanwhile, are coming off a 103-91 loss to the 76ers on Tuesday. Jordan Clarkson accumulated 19 points, five rebounds, and two assists.
The Wizards are a considerable 10-point favorite in this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is 205 points. The Wizards are looking to improve on their records of 7-8 Straight Up (SU) and Against The Spread (ATS).
Across the court, Los Angeles has a SU record of 2-15 and an ATS record of 5-12. Los Angeles has been particularly bad ATS over its past 10 matchups, going 3-7.
Predictions: SU Winner – Was, ATS Winner – Was, O/U – Over
Notes
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games at home.
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home.
Washington is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home.
Washington is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers.
Washington is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against LA Lakers.
Washington is 5-10 ATS in their last 15 games when playing at home against LA Lakers.
Washington ranks 18th in points per game with 99.1, while Los Angeles ranks 27th in points allowed with an average of 105.8 given up.
On average, Washington puts up 103.4 points per home game (ranked 12th). Los Angeles ranks 25th in points allowed per road game with 106.3.
In games where they allow fewer than 100 points, the Washington Wizards are an exceptional 6-1. In games where they fail to hit triple digits, the Los Angeles Lakers have an underachieving record of 1-10.
When Washington allows at least 100 points, it has an abysmal 1-7 record this season. Los Angeles also has a subpar record when it hits the century mark (1-5).
The Lakers have a defensive rating of 108.1 (ranked 28th). The Wizards rank 26th for their offensive rating of 98.4.
On average, Washington has 100.6 possessions per game and scores .984 points on each possession. Los Angeles has both fewer possessions (99.5) and scores fewer points during those possessions (.972).
The Los Angeles Lakers average an effective field goal percentage of 45.6% this season. The Washington Wizards have a subpar record of 5-8 when opponents have an EFF% of 45.6% or greater.
The Washington Wizards attempt 24.0 three pointers per game this season, while the Los Angeles Lakers attempt 26.0 per game. When they register 25 or more three point attempts in a game, Washington is an even 3-3 while Los Angeles is winless (0-9).
Washington has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.39 this season (ranked 21st), while Los Angeles ranks lower at 22nd with an A/TO of 1.37.
The Washington Wizards are one of the worst rebounding teams in the league with just 42.0 per game. The Los Angeles Lakers average 43.6 rebounds (ranked 21st).
Washington is ranked 21st in defensive rebounds, while Los Angeles ranks 22nd in offensive rebounds.
Washington is one of the top teams in forced turnovers, with opponents averaging a TOV% of 16.5% (ranked fifth). Los Angeles is winless this season (0-5 SU) when its TOV% reaches 16.5% or greater.
