Hawks vs. Lakers Prediction & Odds
The Hawks travel to L.A. to take on the Lakers at 10:30 p.m. ET. With the game essentially a pick’em and the total sitting at 234.5, what’s the best play on the board?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
521 Atlanta Hawks (-0.5) at 522 Los Angeles Lakers (+0.5); o/u 234.5
10:30 p.m. ET, Friday, January 6, 2023
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Hawks vs. Lakers Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 55% of public bettors are currently backing the Hawks when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Atlanta Hawks DFS Spin
Dejounte Murray finished Wednesday’s 120-117 win over the Kings with 21 points (8-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, three steals, and one 3-pointer in 35 minutes. Murray made the game’s biggest play, as he picked the pocket of De’Aaron Fox with 19.2 seconds remaining. Three seconds later, he would convert the basket that would provide the final score, ending Atlanta’s four-game losing streak. Murray remains Atlanta’s best fantasy option, while Trae Young is edging closer to the top 50 in 9-cat formats. Young played 32 minutes, finishing with 21 points, six assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer in 32 minutes. Young and Murray will look to lead the Hawks again Friday night against the Lakers in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers DFS Spin
Russell Westbrook took over on Wednesday as he put up 21 points (8-for-18 FGs), eight rebounds, nine assists, three steals, two triples and seven turnovers in a win over the Heat. With LeBron James out with an illness, Darvin Ham joked pregame about the “next man up” mentality and needing someone to “give us 43,15 and 9”. While Russ didn’t quite reach those numbers, he was able to turn in an all-around game. He still provided his usual turnovers and bricks (including 3-for-6 on FTs), but this was an excellent game for Russ. He took advantage of the opportunity with LeBron out, but this won’t impact his value for the rest of the season.
Hawks vs. Lakers NBA Betting Trends
Over is 5-2 in Hawks last 7 road games
Over is 9-4 in Hawks last 13 overall
Over is 13-6 in Lakers last 19 overall
Over is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record
Hawks vs. Lakers NBA Prediction:
The Hawks are just 5-11 against the spread in their last 16 road games against the Lakers, are 14-29 against the number in their last 43 road games and are 8-23 at the betting window in their last 31 games coming off an ATS win. The Lakers, meanwhile, are 4-1 against the spread in their last five games overall and are 11-2 at the betting window in their last 13 games when facing an opponent with a losing record.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: LOS ANGELES LAKERS +0.5