THE Atlanta Falcons (30-37) make the 4th stop of a 5-game road trip Monday against the the Los Angeles Lakers (37-32). Tip-off at Crpyto.com Arena is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sports Betting lines around the Hawks vs. Lakers odds and make sure our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season Series: Hawks lead 1-0, winning 138-122 on Jan. 30 at State Farm Arena and covering a 6-point gap as the Over (248) conceded comfortably
The Hawks surprised the Clippers 110-93 on Sunday as a 9.5-point underdog while the Under (220.5) conceded. This ended a 3 game skid for Atlanta, while covering for the first time in 4 games. The Under is on a 5-1 streak for the Hawks, as the total has gone low in 10 of the last 13 games.
The Lakers suffered a 128-121 home loss to the Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles has won just 3 of the last 7 games, while going just 4-8 ATS ( ATS) in the last 12 outings since February 22. The Over have conceded 4 of the last 5 games, going 6-2 in the last 8 outings.
In this match against the Warriors, Anthony Davis suffered an abrasion to his left cornea, making him doubtful for Monday’s game. In the meantime, LeBron James has been suffering from an ankle injury for several months. Officially, we speak of peroneal tendinopathy of the left ankle. He played through his injury, scoring 40 points in 38 minutes against Golden State, so he’ll probably be good to go, but double check before you tip.
Hawks vs. Lakers odds
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- Money Line (ML): Hawks +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Lakers -360 (bet $360 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Falcons +8 (-106) | Lakers -8 (-114)
- More/Less (Y/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Key Hawks and Lakers injuries
Falcons
- F AJ Griffin (leg) questionable
Lakers
- F Anthony Davis (eye) doubtful
- F LeBron James (ankle) questionable
- F Reddish Cam (ankle) out
For the most recent updates: Official NBA Injury Report.
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Hawks to Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Falcons 123, Lakers 119
Money line
THE FALCONS (+290) worth a roll of the dice for a chance of almost tripling.
Atlanta handled its business in the first meeting with Los Angeles, and it was a game that Anthony Davis missed due to injury. If AD is sidelined again, it’s obviously bad news for the Lakers (-360). And while LeBron is expected to play, he can’t do it all himself. Atlanta is healthier, he comes in with a lot of confidence after shocking the Clippers, and he has already dominated the Lakers once this season.
Against the spread
THE FALCONS +8 (-106) are a strong play if you’re a bit more conservative and just can’t bring yourself to back the visitors directly.
Atlanta has only covered once in the last 4 games, but it’s a respectable 3-2 ATS in the last 5 road games, including the outright win against the Clips on this same field.
The Lakers -8 (-114) are just 4-8 ATS in the last 12 games, and they are just 1-3 ATS in the Last 4 games as favorites by 7 points or more.
More less
MORE THAN 225.5 (-110) is a strong game.
The Lakers have conceded the Over in 4 of the last 5 games, and defense has really been a problem lately. Los Angeles has coughed up 120 points or more in 4 of the last 5 games and 6 of the last 8 outings.
The Hawks lost by 138 points to the Lakers in Atlanta on Jan. 30, a game that featured 260 combined points. While the Hawks have conceded to the Under in 5 of the last 6 games, the offense has put up 110 or more points in 2 straight games and 4 of the last 7 outings.
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