Los Angeles Lakers vs. Atlanta Hawks prediction and odds (Back LeBron to light up his points prop on his birthday)

It's LeBron James' birthday. Los Angeles Lakers have lost five of their last six games since December 19. They are 14-21 on the season and 6-13 on their road. The Lakers are six-point underdogs in Atlanta tonight. Dennis Schröder, Austin Reaves, Lonnie Walker IV and Trae Young are all questionable for the game. DeAndre Hunter is also listed officially as day-to-day.

Lakers vs. Atlanta Hawks is LeBron's birthday party.

LeBron has been terrific on his birthday, averaging 32 points, seven rebounds and six assists in eight games on the date of birth. Before the last two nights, LeBron had hit 30-plus points in seven consecutive games. Since December 11, since LeBron has not shot lower than 50% in any game. Los Angeles Lakers are playing against Atlanta Hawks.