Los Angeles Lakers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 03/01/2025, 04:50  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 03/01/2025 at 04:54 in NBA Predictions

The Atlanta Hawks are away to the LA Lakers in their next NBA match, seeking the season double. They have moved up to seventh in the Eastern Conference, while their hosts are sixth in the West. Below is our prediction for this match.

The Lakers got back to winning ways last time out with a 114-106 home win against the Blazers. They have now won six times in their last eight games and have improved to 18-14.

Anthony Davis has been ruled out for this game with an ankle injury. LA’s leading scorer headlines a five-man injury list for this match. The Lakers are averaging 112 points and have won 10 of 15 home fixtures.

The Hawks secured a hard-fought OT victory in the reverse match a month ago. Another win and they will have secured all the spoils against LA this season.

Quin Snyder’s men have been in great form recently and have won four times in their last five games. The Hawks saw a four-match winning run snapped however last time out as they fell 139-120 away to the Nuggets.

They have now lost 16 games and sit just two matches above .500. The visitors also have a lengthy injury list with Trae Young, who is dealing with a hand issue, headlining the report.