The Los Angeles Lakers look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Atlanta Hawks need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks prediction.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers recently beat the Bulls and Warriors while losing to the Rockets. The Los Angeles Lakers are averaging 116.1 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 117.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 25 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Anthony Davis is averaging 25 points and 12.2 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Austin Reaves is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Los Angeles Lakers are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Lakers are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Lakers Team Facts
- The Lakers have won each of their last six night games against the Hawks.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Fifteen of the Lakers’ last 16 road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks recently lost to the Warriors and Mavericks, while beating the Raptors. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 120.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 123.3 points on 50.2 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 27 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Dejounte Murray is averaging 21.4 points and 5 rebounds. Bogdan Bogdanovic is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Johnson is grabbing 8.2 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 81.1 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Team Facts
- The Hawks have won 16 of their last 18 home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight home games following a home win.
- Each of the Hawks’ last six home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks prediction
The Los Angeles Lakers continue their hit or miss play, and a loss last night to the Rockets doesn’t look good. I can understand why the Hawks are favored at home with the rest advantage. However, the Lakers can’t afford to keep losing games like this, and LeBron already said he plans to play in this one. The Hawks are also still 11-35 ATS on the year, making them by far the worst covering team in the league. I’ll grab the points with the Lakers, but I don’t love it for obvious reasons.