LeBron James will need to be at his best on Monday, as the Lakers will be without both Anthony Davis and Dennis Schroder.
| Pointspread | +7 -116 |
| Moneyline | +226 |
| Over / Under | o +229 |
| Pointspread | -7 -104 |
| Moneyline | -273 |
| Over / Under | u +229 |
One look at the NBA standings and you would assume the Los Angeles Lakers are the ones coming into Monday’s showdown with Washington on a four-game winning streak. But, you would be wrong: it’s the Wizards who have reeled off four consecutive victories (three as the underdog) as they prepare to face a host Lakers team whose offence has sputtered without its second- and third-leading scorers on the season.
NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis
The Lakers come in as 7.0-point home favourites to win on the NBA odds despite their recent struggles – and that has actually resulted in a decent amount of money on the underdog, with just 60 per cent of Sports Interaction respondents siding with Los Angeles. The Lakers have covered just twice in their previous eight games and have failed to reach the 100-point mark in their past two games. The Wizards, on the other hand, are a red-hot 4-1 against the spread in their past five.
The total of 227 is an intriguing one, with the Wizards having seen their share of high-scoring games and the Lakers owning one of the heaviest Under records in the NBA at 12-19 O/U to date. As you might expect, there is no real consensus on the betting side, with 51 per cent of Sports Interaction participants siding with the Under. It’s worth noting, however, that the Wizards have converted the Under in seven of their past 10 games.
Washington Wizards
The Wizards won’t soon be mistaken for the 1990’s versions of the Miami Heat, but their defence has improved over the past week. They held the Boston Celtics to 91 points in a double-digit Valentine’s Day victory, and limited the Portland Trail Blazers to 111 points in their previous game. And how’s this for a weird stat: Washington is 5-4 straight up, against the Western Conference, making them one of only two East teams with a winning record vs. the West.
Los Angeles Lakers
It’s one thing for the Lakers to be down a superstar in Anthony Davis – but losing their starting point guard has made the offence a major area of concern. Dennis Schroder is out indefinitely due to COVID-19 protocols, joining Davis (Achilles) on the sidelines – and the results haven’t been pretty for the defending champions. They had just 21 assists against 16 turnovers in a 109-98 loss to Brooklyn, then had 25 assists vs. 14 turnovers in a 96-94 setback to the Heat.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Wizards vs. Lakers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 20 Feb 12:29pm | WAS | -1.5 -111 | O +150.5 -145 |
| Closing 23 Feb 2:52am | WAS | -7 -104 | O +229 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Wizards Team Leaders
| Points |
31.3 |
| Assists |
11.74 |
| Rebounds |
11.54 |
| FG% |
68.1 |
| Steals |
1.37 |
| Blocks |
1.78 |
| Points |
25.02 |
| Assists |
7.78 |
| Rebounds |
10.19 |
| FG% |
62.2 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
1.64 |
| Points |
30 |
| Assists |
11.8 |
| Rebounds |
10.4 |
| FG% |
84.6 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
2 |
| Points |
23.33 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
61.5 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.6 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
31.3 |
| Assists |
11.74 |
| Rebounds |
11.54 |
| FG% |
68.1 |
| Steals |
1.37 |
| Blocks |
1.78 |
| Points |
25.02 |
| Assists |
7.78 |
| Rebounds |
10.19 |
| FG% |
62.2 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
1.64 |
| Points |
30 |
| Assists |
11.8 |
| Rebounds |
10.4 |
| FG% |
84.6 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
2 |
| Points |
23.33 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
61.5 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.6 |
Injuries
Russell Westbrook (PG)
Davis Bertans (PF)
Ish Smith (PG)
Russell Westbrook (PG)
Russell Westbrook (PG)
Garrison Mathews (SG)
Raul Neto (PG)
Chandler Hutchison (SF)
Rui Hachimura (PF)
Robin Lopez (C)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Kostas Antetokounmpo (PF)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Andre Drummond (C)
Alex Caruso (SG)
Kyle Kuzma (PF)
Kyle Kuzma (PF)
Alfonzo McKinnie (SF)
Marc Gasol (C)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Russell Westbrook (PG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 01 / 06 / 21 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Westbrook is nursing a ankle injury, but he is likely to be in the lineup for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the 76ers. |
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| Davis Bertans (PF) | Ques Wed | Calf - 31 / 05 / 21 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Bertans is battling a right calf strain, and it is undetermined if he will suit up for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the 76ers. |
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| Ish Smith (PG) | Prob Mon | Groin - 30 / 05 / 21 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Smith is bothered by a left groin injury, but it is likely that he will face the 76ers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Russell Westbrook (PG) | Prob Mon | Ankle - 30 / 05 / 21 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Westbrook is hindered by a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the 76ers. |
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| Russell Westbrook (PG) | Ques Sat | Ankle - 27 / 05 / 21 | 1-2 | 2-1 | + - |
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Westbrook is bothered by a right ankle injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be in the lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern conference first round versus the 76ers. |
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| Garrison Mathews (SG) | Prob Sun | Wrist - 15 / 05 / 21 | 3-3 | 3-3 | + - |
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Mathews is managing a wrist injury, but he is expected to face the Hornets on Sunday. |
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| Raul Neto (PG) | Prob Tues | Hamstring - 14 / 05 / 21 | 4-3 | 3-4 | + - |
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Neto is dealing with a hamstring injury, but he is likely to be active for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In versus the Celtics. |
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| Chandler Hutchison (SF) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 06 / 05 / 21 | 6-4 | 7-4 | + - |
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Hutchinson was lifted from the last game due to a left knee contusion, but it is projected that he will play against the Raptors on Thursday. |
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| Rui Hachimura (PF) | Prob Sat | Illness - 05 / 05 / 21 | 7-4 | 8-4 | + - |
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Hachimura has been sidelined while going through the NBA's health and safety protocols, but it is projected that he will return against the Pacers on Saturday. |
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| Robin Lopez (C) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 26 / 04 / 21 | 11-5 | 11-6 | + - |
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Lopez missed the last game with a left ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will take on the Lakers on Wednesday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) | Ques Thurs | Knee - 02 / 06 / 21 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Caldwell-Pope is nursing a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns. |
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| Kostas Antetokounmpo (PF) | Out indefinitely | Personal - 31 / 05 / 21 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Antetokounmpo is away from the team while tending to a personal matter, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) | Prob Tues | Knee - 28 / 05 / 21 | 2-2 | 0-3-1 | + - |
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Caldwell-Pope is nursing a left knee contusion, but he is likely to suit up for Game 5 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns. |
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| Andre Drummond (C) | Ques Sun | Leg - 20 / 05 / 21 | 3-3 | 0-5-1 | + - |
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Drummond is dealing with a leg injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns. |
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| Alex Caruso (SG) | Prob Sun | Foot - 16 / 05 / 21 | 3-4 | 1-5-1 | + - |
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Caruso is battling left foot soreness, but he is likely to be active for Sunday's game versus the Pelicans. |
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| Kyle Kuzma (PF) | Prob Sun | Back - 16 / 05 / 21 | 3-4 | 1-5-1 | + - |
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Kuzma is bothered by lower-back tightness, but he is projected to be available for Sunday's contest against the Pelicans. |
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| Kyle Kuzma (PF) | Prob Sat | Back - 14 / 05 / 21 | 3-5 | 2-5-1 | + - |
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Kuzma is hindered by lower-back tightness, but he is likely to be in Saturday's lineup versus the Pacers. |
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| Alfonzo McKinnie (SF) | Prob Sun | Foot - 14 / 05 / 21 | 3-5 | 2-5-1 | + - |
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McKinnie was held out of the last game with a right foot sprain, but it is likely that he will take on the Pelicans on Sunday. |
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| Marc Gasol (C) | Prob Sun | Finger - 14 / 05 / 21 | 3-5 | 2-5-1 | + - |
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Gasol missed the last game due to a finger injury, but it is anticipated that he will be available to face the Pelicans on Sunday. |
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| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21 | 4-6 | 3-6-1 | + - |
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Caldwell-Pope is expected to suit up against the Rockets despite an ankle injury. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 20 Feb 12:29pm WAS -1.5 -111 O +150.5 -145 Closing 23 Feb 2:52am WAS -7 -104 O +229 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Wizards Team Leaders
Points 31.3
Assists 11.74
Rebounds 11.54
FG% 68.1
Steals 1.37
Blocks 1.78
Points 25.02
Assists 7.78
Rebounds 10.19
FG% 62.2
Steals 1.25
Blocks 1.64
Points 30
Assists 11.8
Rebounds 10.4
FG% 84.6
Steals 1.4
Blocks 2
Points 23.33
Assists 8
Rebounds 11
FG% 61.5
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.6
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 31.3
Assists 11.74
Rebounds 11.54
FG% 68.1
Steals 1.37
Blocks 1.78
Points 25.02
Assists 7.78
Rebounds 10.19
FG% 62.2
Steals 1.25
Blocks 1.64
Points 30
Assists 11.8
Rebounds 10.4
FG% 84.6
Steals 1.4
Blocks 2
Points 23.33
Assists 8
Rebounds 11
FG% 61.5
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.6
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Injuries
Russell Westbrook (PG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 06 / 21Davis Bertans (PF)
Ques Wed Calf - 31 / 05 / 21Ish Smith (PG)
Prob Mon Groin - 30 / 05 / 21Russell Westbrook (PG)
Prob Mon Ankle - 30 / 05 / 21Russell Westbrook (PG)
Ques Sat Ankle - 27 / 05 / 21Garrison Mathews (SG)
Prob Sun Wrist - 15 / 05 / 21Raul Neto (PG)
Prob Tues Hamstring - 14 / 05 / 21Chandler Hutchison (SF)
Prob Thurs Knee - 06 / 05 / 21Rui Hachimura (PF)
Prob Sat Illness - 05 / 05 / 21Robin Lopez (C)
Prob Wed Ankle - 26 / 04 / 21Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Ques Thurs Knee - 02 / 06 / 21Kostas Antetokounmpo (PF)
Out indefinitely Personal - 31 / 05 / 21Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Prob Tues Knee - 28 / 05 / 21Andre Drummond (C)
Ques Sun Leg - 20 / 05 / 21Alex Caruso (SG)
Prob Sun Foot - 16 / 05 / 21Kyle Kuzma (PF)
Prob Sun Back - 16 / 05 / 21Kyle Kuzma (PF)
Prob Sat Back - 14 / 05 / 21Alfonzo McKinnie (SF)
Prob Sun Foot - 14 / 05 / 21Marc Gasol (C)
Prob Sun Finger - 14 / 05 / 21Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Russell Westbrook (PG) Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 06 / 21 1-0 1-0 + - Westbrook is nursing a ankle injury, but he is likely to be in the lineup for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the 76ers.
Davis Bertans (PF) Ques Wed Calf - 31 / 05 / 21 1-1 2-0 + - Bertans is battling a right calf strain, and it is undetermined if he will suit up for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the 76ers.
Ish Smith (PG) Prob Mon Groin - 30 / 05 / 21 1-1 2-0 + - Smith is bothered by a left groin injury, but it is likely that he will face the 76ers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Russell Westbrook (PG) Prob Mon Ankle - 30 / 05 / 21 1-1 2-0 + - Westbrook is hindered by a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the 76ers.
Russell Westbrook (PG) Ques Sat Ankle - 27 / 05 / 21 1-2 2-1 + - Westbrook is bothered by a right ankle injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be in the lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern conference first round versus the 76ers.
Garrison Mathews (SG) Prob Sun Wrist - 15 / 05 / 21 3-3 3-3 + - Mathews is managing a wrist injury, but he is expected to face the Hornets on Sunday.
Raul Neto (PG) Prob Tues Hamstring - 14 / 05 / 21 4-3 3-4 + - Neto is dealing with a hamstring injury, but he is likely to be active for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In versus the Celtics.
Chandler Hutchison (SF) Prob Thurs Knee - 06 / 05 / 21 6-4 7-4 + - Hutchinson was lifted from the last game due to a left knee contusion, but it is projected that he will play against the Raptors on Thursday.
Rui Hachimura (PF) Prob Sat Illness - 05 / 05 / 21 7-4 8-4 + - Hachimura has been sidelined while going through the NBA's health and safety protocols, but it is projected that he will return against the Pacers on Saturday.
Robin Lopez (C) Prob Wed Ankle - 26 / 04 / 21 11-5 11-6 + - Lopez missed the last game with a left ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will take on the Lakers on Wednesday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) Ques Thurs Knee - 02 / 06 / 21 0-2 0-2 + - Caldwell-Pope is nursing a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns.
Kostas Antetokounmpo (PF) Out indefinitely Personal - 31 / 05 / 21 0-2 0-2 + - Antetokounmpo is away from the team while tending to a personal matter, and there is no timetable for return.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) Prob Tues Knee - 28 / 05 / 21 2-2 0-3-1 + - Caldwell-Pope is nursing a left knee contusion, but he is likely to suit up for Game 5 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns.
Andre Drummond (C) Ques Sun Leg - 20 / 05 / 21 3-3 0-5-1 + - Drummond is dealing with a leg injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Suns.
Alex Caruso (SG) Prob Sun Foot - 16 / 05 / 21 3-4 1-5-1 + - Caruso is battling left foot soreness, but he is likely to be active for Sunday's game versus the Pelicans.
Kyle Kuzma (PF) Prob Sun Back - 16 / 05 / 21 3-4 1-5-1 + - Kuzma is bothered by lower-back tightness, but he is projected to be available for Sunday's contest against the Pelicans.
Kyle Kuzma (PF) Prob Sat Back - 14 / 05 / 21 3-5 2-5-1 + - Kuzma is hindered by lower-back tightness, but he is likely to be in Saturday's lineup versus the Pacers.
Alfonzo McKinnie (SF) Prob Sun Foot - 14 / 05 / 21 3-5 2-5-1 + - McKinnie was held out of the last game with a right foot sprain, but it is likely that he will take on the Pelicans on Sunday.
Marc Gasol (C) Prob Sun Finger - 14 / 05 / 21 3-5 2-5-1 + - Gasol missed the last game due to a finger injury, but it is anticipated that he will be available to face the Pelicans on Sunday.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) Prob Wed Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21 4-6 3-6-1 + - Caldwell-Pope is expected to suit up against the Rockets despite an ankle injury.