Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Preview
At 10:30 ET, the Lakers (-375) will host the Hawks (+297) in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers (-8.5) are currently on a two-game losing streak and are 10th in the Western Conference, while the Hawks are 10th in the East.
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and can be seen on SN-LA. The over/under line for this game is 227.5 points.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Lakers have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. When looking at the last three head-to-head matchups between the Hawks and Lakers, only 3 points per game has separated the teams, with the Lakers going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Atlanta has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 109 points per game.
- In their last five games at home, the Lakers have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 116 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hawks have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
- The last five games that Los Angeles was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 2-3 straight up.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
Today, the Hawks are 8.5-point underdogs against the Lakers. As the underdog, Atlanta has gone 9-20 straight-up and 10-19 ATS. In games where they are the underdog, they have a scoring margin of -4.9 points per game.
Atlanta’s O/U record for the season is 34-33, and their games have averaged 240.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 227.5 is lower than the average line of 237.5 in their games.
When facing Western Conference opponents, the Hawks are 13-11 compared to 17-26 against the East. This season, they are 30-37 overall, which has them in 10th place in the Eastern Conference.
In their last game, the Hawks took down the Clippers by a score of 110-93. They were 9.5-point underdogs going into the game and improved their ATS record to 23-44 for the season.
So far this season, the Atlanta Hawks have been one of the most prolific offenses in the league, ranking 5th in points per game at 119.3. However, their scoring has been slightly lower on the road, averaging 116.1 points per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hawks have been one of the top teams in the league, ranking 7th in both three-pointers made and attempted. Overall, they are shooting 36% from beyond the arc.
One area where the Hawks have excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They are 3rd in the league in free throws made per game, averaging 19.4. In terms of pace, Atlanta is 6th in the NBA at 100.4 possessions per game.
So far, the Hawks’ defense is ranked 28th in the league at 120.8 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Hawks’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 56.9% and allowing 38.8% from beyond the arc.
Currently, the Lakers are in 10th place in the Western Conference with a record of 36-32. In the Pacific Division, they are 5th. As the favorite, the Lakers have lost their last two games and are 23-13 as the favorite this season. Their ATS record as the favorite is 14-22.
Los Angeles’ ATS record for the season is 30-38, and they have failed to cover in their last two games. At home, they are 17-19 ATS, compared to 13-19 on the road.
In the Western Conference, the Lakers have gone 24-23 and are 12-9 in non-conference games. Today’s O/U line of 227.5 is lower than the Lakers’ season average of 232.7. Their games have averaged a combined 235 points per game.
The Lakers are coming off a 128-121 loss to the Warriors. They were favored by 2 points in that game and are favored by 8.5 points in today’s game. The Lakers’ ATS record for the season is 30-38.
When it comes to scoring, the Lakers are 10th in the NBA at 117.2 points per game. At home, they are averaging 118.3 points per game compared to 115.9 on the road. So far this season, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 52.9% of their games.
One reason for the Lakers’ success on offense is their ability to get to the free-throw line. They are 6th in free-throw attempts and 8th in made free throws at 18.4 per game. In terms of pace, the Lakers are 4th in the NBA at 100.8 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Lakers are 3rd in field goal percentage at 49%. However, they are 30th in three-point attempts and 26th in made threes at 11.6 per game. Inside the arc, the Lakers are 7th in two-point shooting at 56%.
Currently, the Lakers’ defense holds the 23rd rank in the NBA, allowing 117.8 points per game. In their previous game, the Lakers’ defense struggled against the Warriors, giving up 128 points on a field goal percentage of 52%.
Coming in as 8.5 point favorites, our projections have the Lakers picking up a 117-110 win.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hawks (+8.5)
- Our NBA model projects 227 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Eye – Questionable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Christian Wood – Knee – Out
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Foot – Out
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Cam Reddish – Ankle – Out
- Colin Castleton – Wrist – Out
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Trae Young – Hand – Out
- Onyeka Okongwu – Toe – Out
- Saddiq Bey – ACL – Out
- AJ Griffin – Ankle – Out
- Mouhamed Gueye – Elbow – Out
- Kobe Bufkin – Toe – Out
