Hawks vs. Lakers Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – December 6

Published 5:16 am Friday, December 6, 2024

The Atlanta Hawks (12-11) will look to continue a five-game winning streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers (12-10) on Friday, December 6, 2024 at State Farm Arena as 4.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 7:30 PM ET on SportsNet LA and FDSSE.

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Hawks vs. Lakers Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: SportsNet LA and FDSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: State Farm Arena

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Hawks vs. Lakers Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Hawks 118 – Lakers 113

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Spread & Total Prediction for Hawks vs. Lakers

  • Pick ATS: Lakers (+ 4.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Hawks (-4.2)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (231.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 231.1
  • The Hawks have been more successful against the spread than the Lakers this season, recording an ATS record of 10-13-0, as opposed to the 8-14-0 mark of the Lakers.
  • As a 4.5-point underdog or more in 2024-25, Los Angeles is 1-3 against the spread compared to the 2-6 ATS record Atlanta puts up as a 4.5-point favorite.
  • When it comes to going over the total in 2024-25, Los Angeles and its opponents don’t do it as often (45.5% of the time) as Atlanta and its opponents (65.2%).
  • As a moneyline underdog this year, the Lakers are 1-7, while the Hawks are 5-6 as moneyline favorites.

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Hawks Performance Insights

  • The Hawks rank eighth in the NBA with 116.6 points per contest, but their defense has struggled, giving up 118.4 points per game (fourth-worst in league).
  • Atlanta is allowing 44.6 rebounds per game this season (20th-ranked in NBA), but it has provided a lift by averaging 45.9 rebounds per contest (fifth-best).
  • The Hawks have been racking up assists in 2024-25, ranking third-best in the NBA with 29.7 assists per contest.
  • With 16 forced turnovers per game, Atlanta ranks fourth-best in the league. It ranks 25th in the league by committing 15.6 turnovers per contest.
  • So far this year, the Hawks are sinking 12.3 treys per game (19th-ranked in NBA) and are shooting 34.2% (21st-ranked) from three-point land.

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Lakers Performance Insights

  • The Lakers score 111.5 points per game and give up 115.7, ranking them 17th in the NBA offensively and 22nd on defense.
  • On the glass, Los Angeles is fourth-worst in the NBA in rebounds (40.3 per game). It is 16th in rebounds conceded (44 per game).
  • At 26.5 assists per game, the Lakers are 12th in the NBA.
  • Los Angeles is sixth in the league in turnovers per game (12.6) and 20th in turnovers forced (13.5).
  • In 2024-25 the Lakers are fifth-worst in the league in 3-point makes (11.5 per game) and rank 20th in 3-point percentage (34.5%).

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