Hawks vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 18

  • The Lakers are -8.5 favorites vs. the Hawks
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
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The Atlanta Hawks visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EDT in Los Angeles, CA.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).

The Hawks vs Lakers Over/Under is 225.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hawks are 23-44 against the spread, while the Lakers are 31-38 against the spread.


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Hawks vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Atlanta Hawks+8.5 -105O 225.5 -110+340
Los Angeles Lakers -8.5 -115U 225.5 -110-450

Lakers vs Hawks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Monday‘s game with 82.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Hawks and Lakers.

Lakers vs Hawks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 63.1% confidence.


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  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 40 games (+12.30 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 33 games (+11.35 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the Team Total Over in 47 of their last 79 games (+9.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 47 of their last 82 games (+8.15 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 23 away games (+7.90 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 57 of their last 88 games (+21.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 34 of their last 48 games at home (+14.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 31 of their last 47 games (+12.45 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 45 games (+10.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 39 of their last 65 games (+10.10 Units / 13% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hawks have gone 23-44 (-25.4 Units / -34.46% ROI).

  • 30-37 against the Moneyline (-15.95 Units / -14.83% ROI)
  • 33-32 against the Over for game total points (-2.15 Units / -2.96% ROI)
  • 32-33 against the Under for game total points (-4.3 Units / -5.92% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 31-38 (-10.8 Units / -14.23% ROI).

  • 37-32 against the Moneyline (+6.3 Units / 4.77% ROI)
  • 37-31 against the Over for game total points (+2.9 Units / 3.82% ROI)
  • 31-37 against the Under for game total points (-9.65 Units / -12.72% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 88 games (-33.95 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 39 of their last 95 games (-23.45 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1H Spread in 37 of their last 89 games (-21.95 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 39 of their last 89 games (-21.70 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 81 games (-20.75 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only covered the 3Q Spread in 17 of their last 61 games (-32.50 Units / -46% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only covered the Spread in 28 of their last 82 games (-31.40 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 85 games (-21.35 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 84 games (-20.70 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 61 games (-18.45 Units / -19% ROI)

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

The Hawks were undefeated (19-0) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .777

The Hawks are 7-17 (.292) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .325

The Hawks are 21-1 (.955) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .793

The Hawks are 8-14 (.364) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .438

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

The Lakers were 17-26 (.395) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .442

The Lakers were 4-13 (.235) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .297

The Lakers are 11-1 (.917) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .819

The Lakers are 3-9 (.250) when shooting 70% or worse from the free throw line this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .394

Injury Report: Lakers vs. HawksMonday‘s Game, Mar. 18

  • Gabe Vincent (Los Angeles Lakers): Knee, Out
  • Cam Reddish (Los Angeles Lakers): Ankle, Out
  • Jarred Vanderbilt (Los Angeles Lakers): Foot, Out
  • Christian Wood (Los Angeles Lakers): Knee, Out
  • Onyeka Okongwu (Atlanta Hawks): Toe, Out
  • Mouhamed Gueye (Atlanta Hawks): Back, Game Time Decision

Atlanta Hawks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hawks made 10.8 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Hawks shot 35% from three (882/2,505) last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Hawks have made 13.8 three-pointers per game this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Hawks have averaged 18.5 offensive rebounds per game (1,001 rebounds/54 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.5

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 4.4 second chance points per game (237 points/54 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers have averaged 10.0 second chance points per game (541 points/54 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Lakers have averaged 10.1 second chance points per game (272 points/27 games) on the road this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

The Lakers have averaged 10.0 second chance points per game (269 points/27 games) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

Atlanta Hawks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hawks have allowed opponents to shoot 42% from three (382/916) in the second half this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Hawks have averaged 33.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,833 rebounds/54 games) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Hawks have allowed 17.4 fast break points per game (486 points/28 games) at home this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.9

The Hawks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (4,695 rebounds/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,116 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 37.6 defensive rebounds per game (5,107 rebounds/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers averaged 6.4 steals per game (526 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Lakers have averaged 36.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,991 rebounds/54 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1


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