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Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Stats

Date: Sun 24 Jan 2027
Tip-off: 21:00
Scheduled
Position#12
Record6-5
FormWWLWL
Points / game113.2
Allowed / game112.6
vs
Position#15
Record5-5
FormLWLLW
Points / game111.6
Allowed / game111.3
USANBA· Crypto.com Arena
NBA2026-27
Meetings · Los Angeles Lakers v Washington Wizards
24 Jan 2027
LAL v WAS
upcoming
30 Mar 2026
LAL120
WAS101
21 Jan 2025
LAL111
WAS88
29 Feb 2024
LAL134
WAS131
18 Dec 2022
LAL119
WAS117
11 Mar 2022
LAL122
WAS109
22 Feb 2021
LAL124
WAS127
27 Jul 2020
LAL123
WAS116
29 Nov 2019
LAL125
WAS103
26 Mar 2019
LAL124
WAS106
25 Oct 2017
LAL102
WAS99
28 Mar 2017
LAL108
WAS119
27 Mar 2016
LAL88
WAS101
27 Jan 2015
LAL92
WAS98
21 Mar 2014
LAL107
WAS117
22 Mar 2013
LAL100
WAS103
07 Dec 2010
LAL115
WAS108
21 Mar 2010
LAL99
WAS92
22 Jan 2009
LAL117
WAS97
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Los Angeles Lakers win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Washington Wizards win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Pythia's probabilities appear here once today's forecast has run (it covers the NBA and Europe's top competitions).

🏀 2. Points Analysis

🔥 Form · Los Angeles Lakers
4.4out of 10 · 5 = normal010
Below their normal
🏀
Attack
Points scored per game
Last 5 v their normal 113.7
116.8▲ 3.1
🛡️
Defence
Points allowed per game
Last 5 v their normal 111.7
115.0▲ 3.3
🎯
Accuracy
True shooting %
Last 5 v their normal 61%
62%▲ 2%
🤝
Playmaking
Assists per game
Last 5 v their normal 25.9
22.0▼ 3.9
🔥 Form · Washington Wizards
3.3out of 10 · 5 = normal010
Below their normal
🏀
Attack
Points scored per game
Last 5 v their normal 113.2
107.0▼ 6.2
🛡️
Defence
Points allowed per game
Last 5 v their normal 123.7
108.4▼ 15.3
🎯
Accuracy
True shooting %
Last 5 v their normal 58%
57%▼ 0%
🤝
Playmaking
Assists per game
Last 5 v their normal 24.8
24.5▼ 0.3
Los Angeles LakersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#10
L
98-124
98
124
-26
A07/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#30
W
114-110
114
110
+4
H09/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#10
L
89-101
89
101
-12
H14/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#7
L
106-121
106
121
-15
H17/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#10
W
127-105
127
105
+22
H22/10
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#23
W
125-117
125
117
+8
H24/10
NBA
Utah Jazz
#21
W
132-123
132
123
+9
A25/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#5
L
129-136
129
136
-7
H28/10
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#23
W
103-87
103
87
+16
A29/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#10
L
95-112
95
112
-17
A31/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-45
22-36
22-15
23-28
21-20
36-23
29-27
28-40
29-29
34-21
13-22
13-29
22-36
33-26
28-26
23-33
34-33
32-19
36-16
25-37
27-31
37-33
39-26
22-27
29-47
45-24
29-29
29-23
38-32
35-36
30-34
26-34
25-22
31-16
29-28
18-21
38-15
15-38
27-32
15-27
225.4Avg total
111.8Scored
113.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (11)113.2112.6225.8+0.555%
Season at home (6)115.0115.0230.0+0.050%
Season away (5)111.0109.8220.8+1.260%
Last 10 (10)111.8113.6225.4-1.850%
Last 5 (5)116.8115.0231.8+1.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (13)102.6113.0215.6-10.431%
vs Similar ◀ (11)111.1107.2218.3+3.964%
vs Weaker (6)122.7109.0231.7+13.783%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#28
W
111-109
111
109
+2
A08/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
W
114-108 OT
114
108
+6
H10/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
L
122-131
122
131
-9
H12/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
106-107
106
107
-1
A17/10
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#27
W
128-116
128
116
+12
H21/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#13
L
102-112
102
112
-10
H23/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#24
W
124-120
124
120
+4
A25/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
L
103-110
103
110
-7
A26/10
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#16
L
111-121
111
121
-10
A28/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
95-79
95
79
+16
H30/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-29
27-34
24-21
30-25
40-20
16-30
24-28
18-20
32-36
40-37
22-30
28-28
17-23
34-33
19-25
36-26
25-23
26-33
39-37
38-23
21-34
31-26
25-21
25-31
28-27
29-35
40-20
27-38
21-19
23-35
24-26
35-30
42-34
27-25
23-33
19-29
22-26
29-20
28-13
16-20
222.9Avg total
111.6Scored
111.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (10)111.6111.3222.9+0.350%
Season at home (5)112.2109.2221.4+3.060%
Season away (5)111.0113.4224.4-2.440%
Last 10 (10)111.6111.3222.9+0.350%
Last 5 (5)107.0108.4215.4-1.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (20)113.5130.1243.5-16.65%
vs Similar ◀ (5)117.4118.0235.4-0.620%
vs Weaker (5)112.2106.8219.0+5.480%
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -1.6-1.6Q1: +0.7+0.7Q2Q2: +4.8+4.8Q2: -2.6-2.6Q3Q3: +2.7+2.7Q3: +1.4+1.4Q4Q4: -7.7-7.7Q4: +0.2+0.2
Los Angeles LakersWashington Wizards
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Los Angeles LakersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#10
L
53-81
53
81
-28
A07/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#30
W
57-43
57
43
+14
H09/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#10
W
63-50
63
50
+13
H14/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#7
L
55-62
55
62
-7
H17/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#10
W
66-52
66
52
+14
H22/10
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#23
D
64-64
64
64
+0
H24/10
NBA
Utah Jazz
#21
W
74-71
74
71
+3
A25/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#5
W
73-68
73
68
+5
H28/10
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#23
W
56-38
56
38
+18
A29/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#10
D
53-53
53
53
+0
A31/10
NBA
119.6Avg total
61.4Scored
58.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.855.1112.9+2.763%-
Last 30 at home (17)58.253.5111.7+4.871%-
Last 30 away (13)57.257.3114.5-0.154%-
Last 10 (10)61.458.2119.6+3.260%-
Last 5 (5)64.058.8122.8+5.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (13)53.556.0109.5-2.554%-
vs Similar ◀ (11)59.956.5116.4+3.564%-
vs Weaker (6)63.250.8114.0+12.383%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#28
L
57-63
57
63
-6
A08/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
W
56-50
56
50
+6
H10/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
L
72-73
72
73
-1
H12/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
51-56
51
56
-5
A17/10
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#27
L
51-56
51
56
-5
H21/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#13
L
52-60
52
60
-8
H23/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#24
L
57-62
57
62
-5
A25/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
L
44-54
44
54
-10
A26/10
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#16
W
69-59
69
59
+10
A28/10
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
51-46
51
46
+5
H30/10
NBA
113.9Avg total
56.0Scored
57.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.562.6118.1-7.013%-
Last 30 at home (13)55.661.8117.5-6.215%-
Last 30 away (17)55.563.1118.6-7.612%-
Last 10 (10)56.057.9113.9-1.930%-
Last 5 (5)54.656.2110.8-1.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (20)54.465.2119.6-10.85%-
vs Similar ◀ (5)63.658.4122.0+5.240%-
vs Weaker (5)52.056.2108.2-4.220%-
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Los Angeles Lakerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Los Angeles Lakers: 111.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀44%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.6 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.8 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.6 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.3 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers42.224.3
57.6%
54.0%48.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.613.6
38.2%
34.9%40.8
🏀 Free throws26.921.6
80.3%
76.2%21.6
They take 77.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 46% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 115.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.2 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.7 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.1 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.3 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.728.6
54.3%
54.0%57.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.111.9
34.9%
34.9%35.7
🏀 Free throws28.222.1
78.4%
76.2%22.1
They take 86.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 24 Jan 2027 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Los Angeles Lakers
LWLWWWLLWL
Washington Wizards
WLLWLWLLWW
#12
League position
#15
-7.6
Net rating
-3.5
106.1
Offensive rating
101.2
113.7
Defensive rating
104.8
57.5%
Effective FG%
53.5%
58.9%
Opp. effective FG%
53.7%
18.6%
Turnover %
15.5%
26.3%
Off. rebound %
17.8%
0.35
Free-throw rate
0.32
38.2%
3-point %
34.9%
64.4%
Assist %
62.7%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence106.1 · 101.2Defence113.7 · 104.8Shooting57.5% · 53.5%3-point %38.2% · 34.9%Ball care18.6% · 15.5%Off. rebounds26.3% · 17.8%Free throws0.35 · 0.32Form (last 10/10)50% · 50%
■ Los Angeles Lakers   ■ Washington Wizards
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
31/10/26AGolden State Warriors95-112
29/10/26ALos Angeles Clippers103-87
28/10/26HPortland Trail Blazers129-136
25/10/26AUtah Jazz132-123
24/10/26HLos Angeles Clippers125-117
22/10/26HGolden State Warriors127-105
17/10/26HDenver Nuggets106-121
14/10/26HGolden State Warriors89-101
09/10/26HSacramento Kings114-110
07/10/26AGolden State Warriors98-124
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/10/26HCharlotte Hornets95-79
28/10/26ACleveland Cavaliers111-121
26/10/26ACharlotte Hornets103-110
25/10/26AChicago Bulls124-120
23/10/26HToronto Raptors102-112
21/10/26HMilwaukee Bucks128-116
17/10/26ANew Orleans Pelicans106-107
12/10/26HBrooklyn Nets122-131
10/10/26HDetroit Pistons114-108 OT
08/10/26ANew York Knicks111-109

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Los Angeles Lakers
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWL55%
HomeLLWWL50%
AwayWLWWL60%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1165
Win %55%50%60%
Points / game113.2115.0111.0
Allowed / game112.6115.0109.8
Point differential+0.5+0.0+1.2
Avg total225.8230.0220.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+27%17%40%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (1)100% (1)-
Overtime %0%0%0%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLW50%
HomeWLWLW60%
AwayWLWLL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1055
Win %50%60%40%
Points / game111.6112.2111.0
Allowed / game111.3109.2113.4
Point differential+0.3+3.0-2.4
Avg total222.9221.4224.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+20%40%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (3)-67% (3)
Overtime %10%20%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Boston Celtics98189%123.4110.0+13.4
2 Memphis Grizzlies98189%117.9108.2+9.7
3 Detroit Pistons108280%113.3106.3+7.0
4 Houston Rockets97278%121.3110.9+10.4
5 Portland Trail Blazers75271%120.3114.3+6.0
6 Atlanta Hawks117464%120.7115.7+5.0
7 Denver Nuggets106460%114.8114.7+0.1
8 Philadelphia 76ers106460%110.6111.0-0.4
9 Minnesota Timberwolves127558%118.8112.4+6.4
10 Golden State Warriors127558%115.2110.8+4.4
11 Orlando Magic95456%116.0117.8-1.8
12 Los Angeles Lakers116555%113.2112.6+0.5
13 Toronto Raptors105550%119.6111.5+8.1
14 San Antonio Spurs105550%115.5109.4+6.1
15 Washington Wizards105550%111.6111.3+0.3
16 Cleveland Cavaliers84450%117.2118.2-1.0
17 Dallas Mavericks105550%114.3115.7-1.4
18 Oklahoma City Thunder105550%109.0110.8-1.8
19 Miami Heat115645%122.7121.9+0.8
20 New Orleans Pelicans94544%115.4116.6-1.1
21 Utah Jazz94544%112.8115.6-2.8
22 Charlotte Hornets104640%97.0108.0-11.0
23 Los Angeles Clippers83538%107.4110.5-3.1
24 Chicago Bulls114736%117.4122.7-5.4
25 Brooklyn Nets93633%116.4118.9-2.4
26 Indiana Pacers103730%117.9119.2-1.3
27 Milwaukee Bucks103730%111.4122.0-10.6
28 New York Knicks113827%106.5115.2-8.6
29 Phoenix Suns92722%110.3119.0-8.7
30 Sacramento Kings100100%106.5122.2-15.7
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).
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