Lakers vs. Hawks odds, line, spread: 2023 NBA picks, Jan. 6 predictions from proven computer model

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Atlanta Hawks on Friday at 10:30 p.m. ET. Los Angles won the last meeting between the teams on December 30. Anthony Davis hasn't played since mid-December and there's no timetable for his return. The model at SportsLine simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,00 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons.

SportsLine's model has set its sights on Lakers vs. Hawks. There are several NBA betting lines for Lakers and Hawks: Hawks -2.5, Lakers +115, Atlanta -135.

Lakers vs. Hawks money line is Los Angeles +115, Atlanta -135. Lakers vs Hawks spread is 2.5. The game is expected to score 242 points.

Lakers extended their winning streak to three games with a 112-109 win against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Dennis Schroder scored a game-high 32 points. Thomas Bryant scored 21 points with nine rebounds and a block. Lakers have shot 50.7% from the field, but they have struggled from beyond the 3-point line. James is expected to play for the Lakers.

Atlanta won 120-117 against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. John Collins had a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds. The Hawks have allowed 125.4 points per game in their last five games. They have the eighth-highest offensive pace of play this season.

The model simulates Lakers vs. Hawks 10,000 times and it's leaning Under. One side of the spread has all the value.