Lakers vs. Washington. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA

Command Analysis

Lakers are still disappointed with their performance, a 9th spot in the Western Conference is surely not a positive result for them. Team is struggling right now and a position in the standings says everything.
Lakers lost two consecutive matches, they were beaten by San Antonio (110:117) and then by Houston in overtime (130:139). LeBron James and his partners were not expecting that, but now team needs to at least keep a play-in spot. Club is approaching a home match against Washington and it will be quite interesting to see.

Capital club is still fighting for a Top-10 spot, but it won't be too easy to overtake Atlanta. Wes Unseld's men are incredibly inconsistent and that's what eeping them down.
Washington have recently recorded an important victory over Indiana (133:123), but after that they were defeated by the Clippers (109:115). As we see, team is unable to remain consistent without Bradley Beal, but a race for a play-in spot should add motivation.
Trends
СтавкаLakers: total over 113,5 points
In four of five latest head-to-head matches club managed to beat the total
СтавкаFirst points scored - a two-pointer
All five latest head-to-head matches started with a two-point shot
Tip and bets
It is crucial for Washington to gain form now, but team's leader is injuried and it is not making the situation any better. Wizards will try to put up a fight to the Lakers, but opponent is also in a precarious position.
Lakers are one of the main disappointments of the season, but they are still hoping to prove themselves. Team is not ready to give up, so the Lakers will try to crush the Wizards at home. In our opinion, hosts will get a victory here.
Our prediction - Handicap (-3.5) points on Los Angeles Lakers
Opponents have no other choice, but to go forward in an attempt to clinch a victory. Hosts will try to gain the upper hand, while visitors have nothing to lose already, so we offer a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 225,5 points





























