T.M. Selection: Wizards.

Washington has had a rough season and is in current 10-game slide. However, LeBron James is not 100% and Anthony Davis is even worse off for the Lakers tonight as he might not even play. If Davis does play he could be limited here. He is listed as questionable because of multiple injury issues at the moment. The Lakers simply do not have a knack for demolishing teams this season. They are favored by 13 points here yet they have played 40 games and have hardly any wins by more than a 13 point margin. Coming off a big rivalry game with the Clippers and with another tough opponent (Boston) on deck, the Lakers could be a bit complacent here. They are still going to win this game I am sure but I see it decided by single digits and it could be much closer than many are expecting. In 40 games this season, the Lakers have just 3 wins by more than 13 points. Yes, the Wizards are having a rough season but Washington is capable of hanging around in this game and also getting in a wide open back door late if needed for the back door cover.

T.M. Prediction: 117-113 LA Lakers