Los Angeles Lakers at Atlanta Hawks Free Prediction 12/15/19

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The Los Angeles Lakers (23-3) and the Atlanta Hawks (6-20) battle at State Farm Arena. The Lakers are a 12-point favorite and will attempt to continue their six-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 226.5 points and action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 15, 2019.

Los Angeles Lakers at Atlanta Hawks ATS Odds

Neither team was able to cover in their last contest. The Lakers (5.5-point favorites) beat the Miami Heat, 113-110, while the Hawks (6-point underdogs) fell to the Indiana Pacers, 110-100. The Los Angeles game finished 11.5 points over the projected point total of 211.5, while the Atlanta game went 15 points under the projected point total of 225.

The Lakers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3, had an extraordinary mark of 32.6 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.563 (above their season average of 0.550). Atlanta, on the other hand, held Indiana to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.6 (below their season average of 21.8). Trae Young had a good game for Atlanta, finishing with 23 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Anthony Davis fueled Los Angeles with 33 points and 10 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, LeBron James led the Lakers to a 122-101 win. He recorded a double-double with 33 points and 12 assists. Los Angeles covered as a 15-point favorite and the two teams combined to put up 223 points, which was just over the projected point total of 220.5. Los Angeles’ effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Atlanta. The Lakers had a rate of 0.612 while the Hawks posted a mark of 0.477.

Of the Lakers’ 26 games, 14 have finished under the O/U total. Los Angeles comes into the contest with records of 23-3 straight up (SU) and 16-10 against the spread (ATS).

Vegas tends to set the total low when the Hawks are involved, as 57.7 percent of their games have ended over the projected point total. Additionally, Atlanta is 6-20 SU and 11-15 ATS.

Atlanta might struggle to put up points as they battle against one of the league’s best defenses. Los Angeles ranks third in defensive efficiency, while the Hawks rank 27th in offensive efficiency.

Los Angeles Lakers at Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Lakers, ATS Winner – Lakers, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Lakers rank 12th in rebounds per game (45.5) while the Hawks rank 27th (42.1).
  • Los Angeles ranks first in blocks allowed per game (3.5) while Atlanta ranks 29th (6.9).
  • The Lakers average 15.3 second chance points per game, which ranks second in the NBA. The Hawks rank 27th in second chance points allowed per game (14.7).
  • Los Angeles scores 18.4 points off turnovers per game, which ranks seventh in the NBA. Atlanta ranks 29th in points off turnovers allowed per game (20.3).
  • Los Angeles ranks fifth in assists per game (26.4) while Atlanta ranks 22nd in assists allowed per game (25.1).
  • The Lakers average 8.7 steals per game, which ranks third in the league. The Hawks rank 28th in steals allowed per game (9.0).
  • The Lakers rank third in fast break points per game (17.8) while the Hawks rank 22nd (11.9).
  • Los Angeles averages 53.2 points in the paint per game, which ranks second in the NBA. Atlanta ranks 27th in points allowed in the paint per game (51.8).
  • Atlanta is 2-0 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Los Angeles is 9-0.
  • In games where they reach 100 points, the Lakers are 19-3 and the Hawks are 6-17.
  • Atlanta is 6-6 ATS at home, while Los Angeles is 8-6 ATS on the road.
  • The total has gone under in 7 of the Hawks’ 12 home games, while 7 of the Lakers’ 14 road games have gone over.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Los Angeles and Atlanta have both had 4 overs and 1 under.
  • The Lakers are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Hawks are 1-4.
  • The Lakers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.4, up from 9.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 112.6 points per game (4.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 123.6 points per game (5.2 above their season average).