The Los Angeles Lakers will play their sixth straight road game when they visit the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
Luka Doncic has been phenomenal during L.A.’s current road trip, and my Lakers vs. Wizards predictions call for a monster performance at Capital One Arena.
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Here are my best free NBA picks for this cross-conference showdown on January 30.
Lakers vs Wizards prediction
Lakers vs Wizards best bet: Luka Doncic triple-double (+500)
This one comes with big plus-money odds, and I’m happy to take it as tonight’s best bet based on Luka Doncic’s recent surge in statistics.
Doncic is averaging 33.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.7 assists on the season. Across his last five games (all on the road), he’s averaged 35.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 9.4 assists.
He has one triple-double on the Los Angeles Lakers’ current road trip, but he’s come within two rebounds of another triple-double twice and within three rebounds once more in five games.
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“Luka Legend” ranks seventh all-time in triple-doubles with 87 in 488 appearances, reaching that mark in 17.8% of games played. That implied probability gives us +460 odds, but this one is even more profitable at +500.
Doncic recorded a triple-double in each of his last two matchups with the Washington Wizards, and he’s done so in three of 12 against Washington in his career. The Wizards sport one of the Association’s most generous defenses, so I like Luka’s chances of recording another triple-double.
Lakers vs Wizards same-game parlay
Washington has won and covered in two straight, and the Wizards are 5-1 ATS across their last six.
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Across the last 10 games, the Lakers rank in the Bottom 3 in defensive rating and Bottom 4 in points per game allowed. Washington’s defense has improved as of late, but the team has given up the second-most points per game overall this season.
Lakers vs Wizards SGP
Luka Doncic triple-double
Our “from downtown” SGP: Not shy about Kyshawn
Over the last eight games, Kyshawn George leads his team in points, rebounds, and assists, and he’s averaged 32.6 PRA. In that span, he’s hit the Over on this combo line six times, including four straight at home.
Lakers vs Wizards SGP
Luka Doncic triple-double
Kyshawn George Over 29.5 points + rebounds + assists
Lakers vs Wizards odds
Spread: Los Angeles -9 (-110) | Washington +9 (-110)
Moneyline: Los Angeles -350 | Washington +275
Over/Under: Over 230 (-110) | Under 230 (-110)
Lakers vs Wizards betting trend to know
The Lakers have only covered the 1H Spread in eight of their last 30 games (-16.40 Units / -47% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Lakers vs. Wizards.
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How to watch Lakers vs Wizards
Location
Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
Date
Friday, January 30, 2026
Tip-off
7:00 p.m. ET
TV
Spectrum SportsNet, Monumental SN
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