Hawks vs Lakers Prediction
The Hawks are riding a four-game winning streak, so there’s value with the bucket. However, the Hawks beat the Pacers, Wizards, and Nets during that streak, so it doesn’t move the needle much. The Lakers have been far more consistent against better competition, and they’re 4-1 SU on the road. Luka missed the Lakers game yesterday, and considering he was questionable at the time, I’ll assume he plays tonight. Back tightness usually isn’t an injury that keeps guys out for a while.
The Hawks are supposed to be good defensively, but currently they’re 20th in points allowed and 26th in field goal percentage allowed. It’s the Lakers ‘ backcourt of Reaves and Luka that has been going crazy this season. I’d need more points to consider the Hawks. Even on the road in a back-to-back, I’m going to lay the bucket with the Lakers on Monday night.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Pistons and Trail Blazers, and they play the Bucks next. The Lakers have won 9 of their last 11 games. The Lakers are 4-1 SU on the road, 5-1 SU at home, and 8-3 ATS on the season.
The LA Lakers are averaging 122 points per game on 50.5 percent shooting and allowing 114.3 points per game on 45.7 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 40.1 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Austin Reaves is averaging 23.5 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. Walker Kessler is averaging 14.6 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Ziaire Williams is averaging 10.3 points and 3 rebounds per game. The LA Lakers are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.9 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Nets and Wizards, and they play the Bulls next. The Hawks have won 16 of their last 25 games. The Hawks are 4-2 SU on the road, 3-2 SU at home, and 4-7 ATS on the season.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 118.7 points per game on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 115.5 points per game on 48.3 percent shooting. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 22.1 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. Jalen Johnson is averaging 19.8 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. CJ McCollum is averaging 12.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. Aaron Wiggins is averaging 14.9 points and 2.4 assists per game. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Hawks vs Lakers Injury Report
The Hawks will be without Keshon Gilbert with a knee injury. Mouhamed Gueye is out with a foot fracture. Jock Landale is questionable with a hip strain. Asa Newell is out with a toe issue. Henri Veesaar is out with an ACL injury.
Walker Kessler is available for the Lakers despite a finger issue. Luka Doncic is questionable with back tightness.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The home team has won each of the last seven games between the Lakers and Hawks.
- The Lakers have lost four of their last six games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as road favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last four home games when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hawks have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last four games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Lakers’ last four games as road favorites against the Hawks have gone UNDER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Dyson Daniels ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.9) this season.
- Jalen Johnson is one of only two players in the league to have recorded 16+ assists in a game this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Austin Reaves is the only qualified player in the league shooting at least 50% from the field, 40% from three, and 90% from the free-throw line this season.
- Walker Kessler is the only player to have made 10+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (31.5).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for field goals made per game this season (44.0).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (121.9).
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (50.5%).