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The Los Angeles Lakers (19-14) welcome the Atlanta Hawks (18-16) to Crypto.com Arena Friday. Tip is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hawks vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Hawks lead 1-0
The Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-106 Thursday, covering as 7-point home favorites with the Under (225) coming in. F LeBron James scored a game-high 38 points on 15-for-25 shooting. L.A. has covered 3 straight, is 6-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 7 and 16-16 ATS on the season.
The Hawks lost at the Denver Nuggets 139-120 Wednesday, snapping a 4-game win streak. Atlanta failed to cover as an 8.5-point underdog and the Over (246.5) cashed. G Trae Young knocked down a game-high 30 points with 9 assists and 2 steals. The Hawks have covered in 4 of their last 5 games, yet are still just 15-19 ATS on the season.
Hawks at Lakers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 9:01 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hawks +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Lakers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Hawks +3.5 (-110) | Lakers -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Hawks at Lakers key injuries
Hawks
- G Bogdan Bogdanovic (leg) questionable
- F Jalen Johnson (shoulder) questionable
- F Larry Nance Jr. (hand) out
- G Trae Young (hand) questionable
Lakers
(Not yet submitted — below was for Thursday’s game)
- F Anthony Davis (ankle) questionable
- G Gabe Vincent (oblique) questionable
- — neither of the above played Thursday
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Hawks at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 121, Hawks 116
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no great reason to take the moneyline option here. The Lakers (-160) are a bit too expensive to bet to win outright while the Hawks (+135) are just 1-3 in their last 4 away games and may struggle to come out on top.
Against the spread
BET LAKERS -3.5 (-110).
The Lakers have rewarded bettors frequently as of late, going 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games, including 2-1 ATS in that span as favorites — and 6-1 as underdogs. They are also 4-1 ATS in their last 5 at home.
As mentioned, the Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games. But they are 1-3 ATS in their last 4 away games. Atlanta’s defense has been atrocious, allowing 128 or more points in 4 of its last 7. Don’t expect that to change against a solid Lakers offense.
BACK LAKERS -3.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 231.5 (-115).
If there’s one thing both teams can agree on over the last week or so, it is the Over. The Hawks are 3-0-1 O/U in their last 4 games, scoring at least 120 in each of those, while allowing at least 133 points twice.
The Lakers are 3-1 O/U in their last 4, scoring 114 or more in all 4 games, while allowing at least 117 twice. The Hawks also like to push the tempo and rank second in pace. Considering those trends, BET OVER 231.5 (-115).
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