Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 6

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 06, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Hawks (18-20) are -2.5 favorites vs. the Lakers (17-21)
  • Total (Over/Under): 242.5 points
  • Friday, January 6, 2023 at 10:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on SportsNet LA & BSSE

The Atlanta Hawks visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EST in Los Angeles.

The Hawks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Hawks vs Lakers Over/Under is 242.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hawks are 15-22 against the spread, while the Lakers are 16-21 against the spread.


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Hawks vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Atlanta Hawks-2.5 -110O 242.5 -110-140
Los Angeles Lakers +2.5 -110U 242.5 -110+115

Lakers vs Hawks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Hawks will win Friday‘s game with 51.5% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hawks will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Hawks and Lakers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 43 away games (+19.80 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 50 games (+9.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 52 games (+7.08 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 39 away games (+6.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.60 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 52 of their last 81 games (+19.51 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 37 games (+18.06 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 34 games at home (+17.20 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2Q Spread in 26 of their last 35 games (+15.64 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 1H Spread in 29 of their last 43 games (+13.65 Units / 29% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hawks have gone 15-22 (-9.2 Units / -22.01% ROI).

  • 18-20 against the Moneyline (-11 Units / -15.73% ROI)
  • 22-16 against the Over for game total points (+4.4 Units / 10.53% ROI)
  • 16-22 against the Under for game total points (-8.2 Units / -19.62% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 16-21 (-7.15 Units / -17.08% ROI).

  • 17-21 against the Moneyline (-0.15 Units / -0.32% ROI)
  • 22-16 against the Over for game total points (+4.4 Units / 10.53% ROI)
  • 16-22 against the Under for game total points (-8.2 Units / -19.62% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 81 games (-30.90 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 75 games (-21.95 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 80 games (-21.10 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 34 games at home (-20.45 Units / -55% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 81 games (-19.80 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 40 of their last 90 games (-27.69 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 90 games (-27.03 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 72 games (-26.10 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 80 games (-23.16 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 44 away games (-19.60 Units / -26% ROI)

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Atlanta Hawks: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Hawks are 21-14 (.600) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

The Hawks are 17-4 (.810) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .606

The Hawks are 15-19 (.441) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Hawks are 50-26 (.658) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Atlanta Hawks

The Lakers are 11-25 (.306) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .555

The Lakers are 3-12 (.200) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .481

The Lakers are 5-8 (.385) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .479

The Lakers are 27-36 (.429) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

Injury Report: Lakers vs. HawksFriday‘s Game, Jan. 6

  • Austin Reaves (Lakers): The Lakers have listed Reaves as OUT for Friday’s game (Jan. 6) against the Hawks.
  • Russell Westbrook (Lakers): The Lakers have listed Westbrook as PROBABLE for Friday’s game (Jan. 6) against the Hawks.
  • Lonnie Walker IV (Lakers): The Lakers have listed Walker IV as OUT for Friday’s game (Jan. 6) against the Hawks.
  • LeBron James (Lakers): The Lakers have listed James as PROBABLE for Friday’s game (Jan. 6) against the Hawks.
  • Troy Brown Jr. (Lakers): The Lakers have listed Brown Jr. as QUESTIONABLE for Friday’s game (Jan. 6) against the Hawks.
  • Damian Jones (Lakers): The Lakers have listed Jones as QUESTIONABLE for Friday’s game (Jan. 6) against the Hawks.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): The Lakers announced that Davis is dealing with a stress injury in his right foot. The team announced that there is no timetable for his return.
  • Clint Capela (Hawks): The Hawks have listed Capela as OUT for Friday’s game (Jan. 6) against the Lakers.

Atlanta Hawks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hawks are shooting 28% from three (49/178) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Hawks are shooting 29% from three (62/210) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Hawks have averaged 1.21 points per shot (1,497 points/1,235 shots) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Hawks have made 9.5 three-pointers per game this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers are shooting 31% from three (124/404) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Lakers are shooting 32% from three (67/208) in the first half this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Lakers have made 9.5 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

The Lakers have averaged 55.5 points in the paint per game (722 points/13 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48.9

Atlanta Hawks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hawks have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (450 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Hawks have averaged 7.0 steals per game (667 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Hawks have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,170 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Hawks have averaged 6.7 steals per game (558 steals/83 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 5.8 blocks per game (284 blocks/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Lakers have blocked 867 shots since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Lakers have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (450 rebounds/13 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.1

The Lakers have averaged 8.1 steals per game (396 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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