The LA Lakers and Atlanta Hawks meet Saturday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s a Hawks vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Hawks vs Lakers Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Spurs and Trail Blazers, and they play the Hornets next. The Lakers have won 13 of their last 18 regular season games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 119.7 points on 52 percent shooting and allowing 116.7 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 40 points and 11 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 31.1 points and 5.1 rebounds. Rui Hachimura is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.4 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.9 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Magic, lost to the Raptors, and they play the Clippers next. The Hawks have won 8 of their last 14 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.8 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 117.5 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 20.6 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Trae Young is averaging 17.8 points and 2 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won eight of their last 10 games as home underdogs following a home loss.
- The Lakers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last 15 night games against the Hawks following a home win.
- The Hawks have lost 14 of their last 15 games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Lakers.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five night games against Lakers teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Lakers’ last nine games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the last eight games between the Lakers and Hawks have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (13.9).
- The Hawks rank T2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.3).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (52.0%).
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (82.3).
Hawks vs Lakers Injury Report
The Hawks will be without Trae Young due to a knee injury.
The Lakers will be without Adou Thiero, Austin Reaves, Gabe Vincent, and LeBron James. Maxi Kleber is questionable with a oblique issue.
Hawks vs Lakers Prediction
This line is surprising when you consider how the Lakers keep racking up wins, and they have the rest advantage. The Hawks have a lot more showing and proving to do, and they’re on the end of a back-to-back. The Hawks are also still down their best player in Young. The Lakers have injury issues of their own, but they’re finding ways to win. This game shouldn’t be any different. I’ll lay the bucket with the Lakers.