The Lakers are coming off a lopsided 128-111 win in Toronto on Tuesday night to improve to 7-1 in their past eight games, extending their lead over 11^th-place Houston to 4.5 games with just six games remaining on their regular season schedule. The Wizards snapped a three-game slide with Tuesday’s 117-13 win over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, but have been dismal when playing the back half of games played on consecutive nights, losing 17 straight since February 2023.

With these teams headed in opposite directions, the Lakers are listed as lofty 12.5-point road favourites on the Wednesday NBA odds. The Wizards are distant +1500 longshots on the NBA moneyline to pull off the upset and the total is pegged at 234.5.

Lakers vs. Wizards NBA Betting Odds

The Lakers continued their recent high-scoring ways in Tuesday’s victory over the Raptors and have now scored at least 128 points six times during their current 7-1 run. Los Angeles has also emerged as a solid bet on the road, going 9-4 SU and 8-5 ATS over its past 13 away contests. Things have not gone so well for the Wizards, who sport the second worst record in the NBA even after beating the Bucks on Tuesday. The Wizards also lead only Detroit with an 8-20 record on home court and have also lost three straight to the Lakers. However, they sport a respectable 5-2 ATS record in their past seven head-to-head meetings with LA and a solid 32-34-2 ATS record this season when pegged as underdogs. 

Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers enjoy the rare benefit of having neither LeBron James nor Anthony Davis listed on Wednesday’s pre-game injury report. The superstar duo has battled an array of nagging injuries throughout the campaign and could be getting healthy at just the right time. After piling up 40 points in Sunday’s 116-104 win in Brooklyn, LBJ dropped 23 points against Toronto and has now scored at least 23 points in 13 of 17 appearances since the All-Star Break. With 12 rebounds and 21 points, Davis recorded his seventh straight double-double on Tuesday night. However, it was D’Angelo Russell who led the attack with 25 points after averaging just 12 points per game in his previous two outings.

Washington Wizards

After averaging just 104.3 points per game in their preceding 0-3 run, the Wizards regained their shooting form in Tuesday’s win over the Bucks, converting 50.5% from the field after reaching that number just twice in their previous 116 outings. Despite sporting the worst defence in the NBA, the Wizards have also flashed glimmers of hope while limiting opponents to just 109.3 points per game over their past three outings. With leading scorer Kyle Kuzma sidelined by a heel injury, Corey Kispert filled the void on Tuesday with a team-high 27 points. However, the 25-year-old has reached 20 points in consecutive games just once since the end of February.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Wizards?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Lakers Team Leaders

LAL

Points	LeBron James 25.66
Assists	LeBron James 8.3
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 12.64
FG%	Jaxson Hayes 72
Steals	LeBron James 1.25
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.34

WAS

Points	Kyle Kuzma 22.19
Assists	Tyus Jones 7.35
Rebounds	Marvin Bagley III 8.08
FG%	Marvin Bagley III 58.1
Steals	Jordan Poole 1.1
Blocks	Marvin Bagley III 0.79

LAL

Points	Anthony Davis 27.8
Assists	LeBron James 8.8
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 15.6
FG%	Anthony Davis 63.4
Steals	LeBron James 2.4
Blocks	Anthony Davis 1.6

WAS

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Wizards Team Leaders

LAL

Points	LeBron James 25.66
Assists	LeBron James 8.3
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 12.64
FG%	Jaxson Hayes 72
Steals	LeBron James 1.25
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.34

WAS

Points	Kyle Kuzma 22.19
Assists	Tyus Jones 7.35
Rebounds	Marvin Bagley III 8.08
FG%	Marvin Bagley III 58.1
Steals	Jordan Poole 1.1
Blocks	Marvin Bagley III 0.79

LAL

Points	Anthony Davis 27.8
Assists	LeBron James 8.8
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 15.6
FG%	Anthony Davis 63.4
Steals	LeBron James 2.4
Blocks	Anthony Davis 1.6

WAS

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

Injuries

L.A. Lakers

Cam Reddish (SF)

Out Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 24

Cam Reddish (SF)

Prob Wed Personal - 01 / 04 / 24

Gabe Vincent (SG)

Prob Wed Knee - 01 / 04 / 24

Jaxson Hayes (C)

Prob Tues Calf - 31 / 03 / 24

D'Angelo Russell (PG)

Prob Tues Illness - 24 / 03 / 24

Taurean Prince (SF)

Prob Sun Personal - 22 / 03 / 24

Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG)

Out indefinitely Back - 21 / 03 / 24

Cam Reddish (SF)

Prob Fri Ankle - 10 / 03 / 24

Cam Reddish (SF)

Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 03 / 24

Cam Reddish (SF)

Ques Fri Ankle - 05 / 03 / 24

Washington

Anthony Gill (PF)

Prob Sun Knee - 13 / 04 / 24

Tristan Vukcevic (SF)

Out Sun Ankle - 13 / 04 / 24

Deni Avdija (SF)

Ques Fri Illness - 12 / 04 / 24

Jordan Poole (SG)

Out Sun Illness - 11 / 04 / 24

Eugene Omoruyi (SF)

Ques Fri Illness - 11 / 04 / 24

Tristan Vukcevic (SF)

Prob Fri Knee - 08 / 04 / 24

Johnny Davis (PG)

Prob Tues Hip - 07 / 04 / 24

Anthony Gill (PF)

Prob Tues Knee - 07 / 04 / 24

Kyle Kuzma (PF)

Out Sun Ankle - 04 / 04 / 24

Deni Avdija (SF)

Prob Fri Migraine - 03 / 04 / 24

Injuries

L.A. Lakers

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Cam Reddish (SF)	Out Mon	Ankle - 16 / 04 / 24	3-2	2-3	+ -
Reddish is hampered by a right ankle sprain, and he will not suit up against the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round.
Cam Reddish (SF)	Prob Wed	Personal - 01 / 04 / 24	6-6	7-5	+ -
Reddish was absent from the last match while tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Wednesday's showdown versus the Wizards.
Gabe Vincent (SG)	Prob Wed	Knee - 01 / 04 / 24	6-6	7-5	+ -
Vincent missed the previous contest with a left knee injury, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Wizards on Wednesday.
Jaxson Hayes (C)	Prob Tues	Calf - 31 / 03 / 24	6-7	7-6	+ -
Hayes missed the last game with a left calf contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Tuesday's clash with the Raptors.
D'Angelo Russell (PG)	Prob Tues	Illness - 24 / 03 / 24	9-8	10-7	+ -
Russell missed the last game ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will take the court against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Taurean Prince (SF)	Prob Sun	Personal - 22 / 03 / 24	10-8	11-7	+ -
Prince missed the last contest due to a personal matter, but it is expected that he will suit up against the Pacers on Sunday.
Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG)	Out indefinitely	Back - 21 / 03 / 24	10-8	11-7	+ -
Hood-Schifino is idle after undergoing a lumbar microdiscectomy procedure, and the severity of the ailment is unknown.
Cam Reddish (SF)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 10 / 03 / 24	12-10	14-8	+ -
Reddish has been absent the previous four games due to a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will take the floor against the 76ers on Friday.
Cam Reddish (SF)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 07 / 03 / 24	13-11	15-9	+ -
Reddish is expected to lace up for Friday's matchup with the Bucks despite a right ankle sprain.
Cam Reddish (SF)	Ques Fri	Ankle - 05 / 03 / 24	13-12	16-9	+ -
Reddish missed the last game nursing a right ankle sprain, and it is yet to be determined if he will take the court Friday against the Bucks.

Washington

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Anthony Gill (PF)	Prob Sun	Knee - 13 / 04 / 24	0-1	1-0	+ -
Gill is tending to right knee soreness, but it is not likely to affect his status for Sunday's battle with the Celtics.
Tristan Vukcevic (SF)	Out Sun	Ankle - 13 / 04 / 24	0-1	1-0	+ -
Vukcevic is hampered by a right ankle sprain, and he will not face the Celtics on Sunday.
Deni Avdija (SF)	Ques Fri	Illness - 12 / 04 / 24	1-1	2-0	+ -
Avdija is nursing an illness, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Bulls on Friday.
Jordan Poole (SG)	Out Sun	Illness - 11 / 04 / 24	1-1	2-0	+ -
Poole sat out the last match with an illness, and he will not take the court versus the Celtics on Sunday.
Eugene Omoruyi (SF)	Ques Fri	Illness - 11 / 04 / 24	1-1	2-0	+ -
Omoruyi has come down with an illness, putting his status for Friday's battle with the Bulls in question.
Tristan Vukcevic (SF)	Prob Fri	Knee - 08 / 04 / 24	1-2	3-0	+ -
Vukcevic sat out the last contest with left knee soreness, but it is forecasted that he will be in Friday's lineup against the Bulls.
Johnny Davis (PG)	Prob Tues	Hip - 07 / 04 / 24	1-3	3-1	+ -
Davis was lifted from the last contest with a left hip contusion, but it is projected that he will play against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Anthony Gill (PF)	Prob Tues	Knee - 07 / 04 / 24	1-3	3-1	+ -
Gill was held out of the previous contest with right knee soreness, but it is projected that he will dress for Tuesday's showdown versus the Timberwolves.
Kyle Kuzma (PF)	Out Sun	Ankle - 04 / 04 / 24	2-3	4-1	+ -
Kuzma has been absent from the previous four games with a right ankle sprain, and he will not suit up Sunday against the Celtics.
Deni Avdija (SF)	Prob Fri	Migraine - 03 / 04 / 24	3-3	5-1	+ -
Avdija exited the previous clash due to a migraine, but it is not expected to impact his status for Friday's battle with the Trail Blazers.