NBA Odds: Lakers-Hawks prediction, odds and pick

Lakers lost to Miami Heat on Wednesday night. They are on a road trip and will play the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. LeBron James is frustrated with the team's recent losses. The Hawks lost 108-107 to Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. Dejounte Murray led the Hawks with 24 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. John Collins added 21 points and Onyeka Okongwu 18 points. Trae Young missed Wednesday's game but is expected to play on Friday.

Lakers are 14-21 without Anthony Davis. James averages 27.8 points per game and 8.1 rebounds per contest. Russell Westbrook averages 14.7 points and 6.6 assists per match. Lonnie Walker IV averages 14,7. Lakers are seventh in field goal shooting percentage and 25th in 3-point shooting. They are also eighth in free-throw shooting and seventh on the boards.

The Hawks are 17-18 and ninth in the Eastern Conference. They need to find ways to score and penetrate the Lakers’ defense. They must force James to pivot and find another shooter. The Hawks will cover the spread if they find a way to do that. It's possible that they can do it without Bogdanovic.

Lakers are in chaos and things do not look like they are getting better in Los Angeles. The Hawks are going to take advantage of this and roll their way to a victory.