Los Angeles Lakers vs. Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Preview, and Odds
It’s an interconference battle on the hardwood as a pair of teams trying to hang in the playoff picture take the floor in search of a win in Hotlanta. The Los Angeles Lakers are on the road as they travel to take on the Atlanta Hawks Tuesday night. Los Angeles was in action Monday night on the road as they faced the Rockets in the front half of a back-to-back set. The Lakers edged the Warriors 145-144 in double overtime in their previous game on the road Saturday night, winning outright as a 1.5-point underdog. Atlanta edged Toronto 126-125 at home Sunday evening in their previous contest Sunday evening, though they failed to cover the line as a 6.5-point favorite. In the all-time regular season series between the teams, the Lakers own a 196-142 advantage and won the last two meetings, including a 130-114 home victory in the most recent matchup on January 6, 2023. This article was published prior to the conclusion of the Lakers’ contest with the Rockets Monday night.
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Los Angeles Lakers Try to Close Back-to-Back on Positive Note
Los Angeles entered Monday’s game with the Rockets winners of two straight and five of their last seven games. The Lakers entered Monday night 24-23 on the season and stood fourth in the Pacific Division, 7.5 games behind the Clippers for the top spot. They were ninth in the Western Conference standings, 8.5 games behind the Thunder and Timberwolves for the top spot. The team was 2.5 games behind the Suns for the final guaranteed playoff spot and two games ahead of the Rockets to remain in the play-in tournament field. Los Angeles is 2-5 in the second game of back-to-back situations with a -8.8-ppg scoring margin (109.9 ppg for, 118.7 ppg against) this season. The Lakers entered Monday 7-15 on the road with a -7.1-ppg scoring differential (115.2 ppg for, 122.3 ppg against) this year. Los Angeles is 6-8 against Eastern Conference teams while getting outscored by 4.4 points per game (114.9 ppg, 119.3 ppg against) on the year.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 28, 2024
The Lakers are 14 in the league in scoring offense as they put up an average of 116 points per game. Los Angeles is 22 in rebounding with 43.1 boards per contest and 8 in assists with 28.1 per game. The Lakers stand 17 in the league in scoring defense as they allow 116.8 points per night. LeBron James is second on the team with 25 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.6 assists per contest this season. Anthony Davis contributes 25 points, 12.2 rebounds and 2.4 blocks a night while D’Angelo Russell chips in 17.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 6.1 assists per contest. Austin Reaves (15.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.2 assists) and Rui Hachimura (11.1 points) each average in double figures. Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, Christian Wood, Gabe Vincent, Max Christie and Jaxson Hayes are looked to contribute for coach Darvin Ham. The Lakers are 7 in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 49.1% from the floor as a team. Los Angeles is 28 in the league with 11.1 triples per game while standing 16 in three-point shooting by shooting 36.5% from downtown.
Vincent (knee) underwent surgery and is now expected to be out until late February. Reddish (ankle) was injured against the Bulls January 25 and is expected to be out until mid-February.
Atlanta Hawks Hoping to String Together Wins
Atlanta snapped a four-game slide by holding off Toronto at home in their previous game Sunday evening. The Hawks entered Monday 19-27 on the season and stood third in the Southeast Division, five games behind the Heat for the top spot. They were 10 in the Eastern Conference standings, 16 games behind the Celtics for the top spot and 7.5 games behind the Pacers for the final guaranteed playoff spot. They were half a game ahead of the Nets for the final spot in the play-in tournament. Against Toronto, Atlanta led by as many as 12 in the opening quarter before settling for an eight-point edge after the first stanza. The Hawks trailed by four at the half, led by two after three quarters, and were up as many as seven in the final quarter. Atlanta trailed by three late in the fourth and was down one with 7.1 seconds to play before Saddiq Bey dunked off an offensive rebound of a Trae Young miss with 1.1 seconds to play to earn the win. The Hawks shot 46.3% from the field, including six of 27 from three-point range, and held a 51-46 advantage on the glass in the win. Young led the way for Atlanta with 30 points and 12 assists in the victory.
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— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) January 29, 2024
The Hawks enter this contest 5 in scoring offense by averaging 120.2 points per game. Atlanta is 8 in rebounding by collecting 44.8 boards a night while the team stands 19 by dishing out 25.7 assists per contest. Atlanta is 29 in the league in scoring defense as they allow opponents to score 123.3 points per game this season. Trae Young is leading the team with 27 points and 10.8 assists per game this season. De’Andre Hunter chips in 14.9 points a game while Dejounte Murray pours in 21.4 points, five rebounds and 5.1 assists a night. Clint Capela (11.3 points, 10.4 rebounds), AJ Griffin, Onyeka Okongwu, Saddiq Bey (13.1 points), Jalen Johnson (15.5 points, 8.2 rebounds), Wesley Matthews and Bogdan Bogdanovic (17.1 points) are key rotation pieces for coach Quin Snyder. Atlanta is 23 in the league in field goal percentage by hitting 46.3% of their shots from the floor this season. The Hawks are 8 in threes per game as they hit 13.5 per contest and stand 19 in three-point percentage as they hit 35.9% of their attempts from beyond the arc.
Hunter (knee) last played on December 20 and is considered questionable to return here. Fernando (back) missed the last three games and is out again here. Murray (hamstring) missed Sunday’s game and is questionable here. Watch for any information regarding his status leading to tip-off.
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Both teams are dealing with some injury issues in this contest that have to be monitored. Los Angeles is playing their third game in four nights and the second game of a back-to-back set here. That means you have to watch out for the potential that James and/or Davis won’t take the floor after both were questionable ahead of Monday’s tip-off. They both started in Monday’s game but they could sit or have their minutes limited in this game. Atlanta is at home and they have a rest advantage heading into this game. They also didn’t have to travel Monday since Sunday’s game was at home. The Hawks should be able to take advantage of a tired Los Angeles team to earn a home win in this contest.
Prediction: Atlanta Hawks to Cover
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Los Angeles entered Monday’s action with the over posting a 26-21 mark in their 47 games on the year with five straight overs on the books. The Lakers are 21st in turnovers with an average of 14.4 miscues per contest. Los Angeles is 6th in the league in tempo with an average of 100.9 possessions per game. Atlanta comes into this game having gone over the total in 26 of their 46 games this season. The Hawks stand 18th in turnovers by committing 13.8 miscues per contest while they love to run, ranking fifth in the league in pace with 101.3 possessions a game. With both teams enjoying a fast tempo and lackluster defense, this game ends up over the total.
Prediction: Over
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