# NBA

Lakers vs Wizards prediction

Los Angeles Lakers at Washington Wizards, Tuesday 5 January, 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena. Our line gives the Lakers a 51% chance.

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NBASeries starts 1/5
Lakers6-2
vs
Wizards4-3

Capital One Arena, WashingtonTV: Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +

Your purse 1,000 denarii, play money
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Record
0-0
Rank
Tiro

5 more wins to Gladiator

Season leaders

Lakers

  • PointsLuka Doncic38.3
  • AssistsLuka Doncic8.1
  • ReboundsWalker Kessler10.5

Wizards

  • PointsAnthony Davis23.0
  • AssistsTrae Young10.0
  • ReboundsAnthony Davis9.1

Season averages

LALStatWSH
W2StreakW2
115.3Points Against107.4
6-2Last Ten Games4-3
122.5Points Per Game109.4
52Field Goal %48
40Three Point %30
40.1Rebounds Per Game41.0
25.4Assists Per Game24.7
6.4Blocks Per Game5.3
10.1Steals Per Game7.6

Last five games

Lakers

  • Lvs POR136-129
  • Wat LAC103-87
  • Lat GS112-95
  • Wvs TOR131-125
  • Wvs MIA138-117

Wizards

  • Wat CHI124-120
  • Lat CHA110-103
  • Lat CLE121-111
  • Wvs CHA95-79
  • Wat ORL103-94

Injury report

Lakers

  • Adou ThieroOut

Wizards

  • Anthony GillDay-To-Day
  • Alex SarrDay-To-Day
  • Reece BeekmanOut
  • Tristan VukcevicOut
  • Justin ChampagnieOut

Game info

Venue
Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
TV
Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +
Season series
Series starts 1/5

Lakers and Wizards this season

  1. Tue 5 JanLakers at WizardsTue 7:00 PM ET
  2. Sun 24 JanWizards at LakersSun 4:00 PM ET

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Questions

What time is Lakers vs Wizards?

7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Tuesday 5 January 2027. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.

What channel is Lakers vs Wizards on?

ESPN lists Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net + for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.

Who is favoured in Lakers vs Wizards?

Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Los Angeles Lakers a 51% chance, so a call on them pays x1.95. It does not know about injuries or rest.

Where is Lakers vs Wizards played?

At Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, the home of the Washington Wizards.

How many times do the Lakers and Wizards play this season?

This season's schedule has 2 games between them.

When do the Lakers and Wizards play next?

Sunday 24 January 2027 at 4:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Wizards at the Lakers.

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