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NBA Betting Preview: Hawks vs Lakers

The Atlanta Hawks battle the LA Lakers in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We’re Expecting Hawks to Cover the Line

Our prediction is that the Hawks are going to cover the -3.5 on the spread. You can get -108 that there’s a bigger margin of victory against the Lakers.

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Hawks Beat Lakers in Pair’s Previous Matchup

Atlanta Hawks won their previous game 124-111. This road victory at Chase Center against Golden State Warriors was their third on the spin. Nickeil Alexander-Walker dropped 24 points, as Jalen Johnson finished with 23 and Luke Kennard 22.

LA Lakers have suffered defeat in their last three games. Most recently, a 124-112 scoreline occurred on the road at Golden 1 Center against Sacramento Kings. Luka Doncic scored 42 points, LeBron James had 22, while DeAndre Ayton recorded 13 points and 13 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at State Farm Arena, with the Hawks claiming the win. Beating the Lakers by a 122-102 scoreline. Both teams have won five games when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 23 14 0.622 115.8 116.5 -0.7 10-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 4-6 3L
Hawks logo Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
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Atlanta Hawks – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Hawks are averaging 117.0 points, 43.2 rebounds, 31.4 assists, 10.1 steals and 4.2 blocks while shooting 47.0% from the field and 72.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 114.5 points and 48.0 rebounds per contest.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 21.2 points and 3.5 (36.8%) 3-pointers made. Jalen Johnson averages 8.7 rebounds and Dyson Daniels 7.8 assists.

LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 109.8 points, 39.7 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 8.9 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field and 73.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 115.4 points and 41.3 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 29.3 points, 7.8 assists and 2.7 (32.1%) 3-pointers made, while DeAndre Ayton has an average of 7.4 rebounds.

Atlanta Hawks vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

Discover the top Atlanta Hawks vs LA Lakers betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

Bank on Hawks to cover the -3.5 line on the spread. This is a great number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -108 for this NBA showdown.

Team news plays a key role in our basketball predictions and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the NBA form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect.

Key Hawks vs Lakers stats:

  • The -3.5 line has been covered by Hawks in 3 consecutive games.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 3 consecutive games.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 6 of their last 10 games.

Hawks -3.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Marcus Smart Under 12.5 Points -115 BetMGM logo

Marcus Smart (Lakers) has scored an average of 6.2 points in the past 5 games. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at -115.

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Jake LaRavia Under 5.5 Rebounds -128 BetMGM logo

Jake LaRavia (Lakers) hasn't covered the 5.5 rebounds total in 8 of the past 10 games. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -128 that he fails to cover the Player Rebounds line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hawks -3.5
Totals Under 231.5
Player Points Marcus Smart Under 12.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Hawks -3.5 on the spread, combined with Under 231.5 and Marcus Smart (Lakers) to score Under 12.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hawks Hawks logo 117 - 111 Lakers logo Lakers

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Atlanta Hawks vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Make Hawks Moneyline Favorites

Atlanta Hawks have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 61% probability due to their -159 Moneyline betting odds. At +134, LA Lakers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 3.5 and the total points line is 231.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those that want to back Under 231.5 can find odds of -106 available.

No matter if you're betting before the tip-off or during live basketball action, the top NBA sportsbooks have you covered with countless game lines and team props. It’s a major advantage to have such a deep pool of options at your fingertips.

Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Get Most Points

Luka Doncic is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -114 that he goes Over 35.5 points or the same odds when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 22.5
-123
Under 22.5
-104
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks)
Over 20.5
-109
Under 20.5
-119
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Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks)
Over 16.5
-116
Under 16.5
-111
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-123
Under 8.5
-104
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 8.5
+122
Under 8.5
-159
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Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
Over 6.5
+104
Under 6.5
-135
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks)
Over 3.5
+128
Under 3.5
-167
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 9.5
-114
Under 9.5
-114
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
+112
Under 8.5
-145
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-118
Under 8.5
-110
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Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks)
Over 7.5
-145
Under 7.5
+111
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Lakers Have Won the Previous Four Head-to-Head Matchups at Crypto.com Arena

The Lakers own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 116.50 points on offense and surrendering 118.50 on defense.

The Hawks own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 games away from home, scoring 116.10 points per contest and conceding 117.90.

The Lakers defeated the Hawks 119-102 in their last meeting at Crypto.com Arena. In the last 8 head-to-head games at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers have won seven, while the Hawks have one victory.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O231.5 U231.5
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Home Stats 5-5 235.00 116.50 118.50 7 3
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Away Stats 4-6 234.00 116.10 117.90 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O231.5 = Games Over 231.5 Points
  • U231.5 = Games Under 231.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Stats
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Atlanta Hawks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Johnson 37 35.4 876 303 23.7 8.2 1.6 10.3 0.5 1.3
Dyson Daniels 40 34.19 474 249 11.9 6.2 0.2 6.6 0.5 1.9
Nickeil Alexander-Walker 39 32.94 802 128 20.6 3.3 3.0 3.6 0.6 1.1

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 30 36.51 1009 262 33.6 8.7 3.3 8.0 0.5 1.7
Austin Reaves 23 35.3 612 144 26.6 6.3 2.7 5.2 0.2 1.0
LeBron James 20 33.29 439 135 22.0 6.8 1.6 5.5 0.6 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Atlanta Hawks Lineups

11 Jan NBA
Hawks 124-111 Warriors
09 Jan NBA
Hawks 110-87 Nuggets
07 Jan NBA
Pelicans 100-117 Hawks
05 Jan NBA
Hawks 100-118 Raptors
03 Jan NBA
Hawks 117-134 Raptors
02 Jan NBA
Hawks 111-99 Knicks
31 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 102-126 Hawks
29 Dec NBA
Hawks 129-140 Thunder
27 Dec NBA
Knicks 128-125 Hawks
26 Dec NBA
Heat 126-111 Hawks

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

12 Jan NBA
Lakers 112-124 Kings
09 Jan NBA
Bucks 105-101 Lakers
07 Jan NBA
Lakers 91-107 Spurs
06 Jan NBA
Lakers 111-103 Pelicans
04 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 114-120 Lakers
02 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 121-128 Lakers
30 Dec NBA
Pistons 128-106 Lakers
28 Dec NBA
Kings 101-125 Lakers
25 Dec NBA
Rockets 119-96 Lakers
23 Dec NBA
Lakers 108-132 Suns

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 23 14 0.622 115.8 116.5 -0.7 10-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 4-6 3L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Lakers 23 14 0.622 115.8 116.5 -0.7 10-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 4-6 3L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Lakers 23 14 0.622 115.8 116.5 -0.7 10-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 4-6 3L
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak