LA Lakers (12-10) vs. Atlanta Hawks (12-11)
December 6, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Atlanta Hawks -3.5; Over/Under: +232
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The LA Lakers and Atlanta Hawks meet Friday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s an Atlanta Hawks vs LA Lakers Prediction. This article will include an Atlanta Hawks vs LA Lakers Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers lost to the Timberwolves and Heat, and they play the Trail Blazers, Kings, and Timberwolves next. The LA Lakers are averaging 111.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 26.9 points and 11.3 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 22.3 points and 7.9 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and D’Angelo Russell is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 7.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Pelicans and Bucks, and they play the Nuggets, Knicks, and Spurs next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.7 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 118.4 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 20.7 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 20.1 points and 9.9 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer, and Dyson Daniels is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won each of their last 11 games as home favorites after winning as underdogs.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last nine games as road underdogs.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last seven games against Southeast Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the last six games between the Lakers and Hawks has gone OVER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks vs LA Lakers Prediction
The LA Lakers should be eager to rebound from an embarrassing loss to the Heat, but the truth is they’ve lost 6 of their last 8 games and have been outscored by a combined 66 points in their last two games. The Hawks have won four straight games, which includes wins over the Cavs and Bucks, probably their best stretch over the last two seasons. The Lakers are 8-14 ATS on the season and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog. I’ll lay the bucket with the Hawks.
