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

Prediction published on 17/11/2019, 13:47  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 17/11/2019 at 14:59 in NBA Predictions

LA Lakers are top of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference of the NBA. They take on Atlanta Hawks who are one from bottom in the Eastern Conference Southeast Division. The Lakers have won nine of their 11 matches this season with five out of six won at home. They lead the Pacific Divison ahead of Phoenix Suns who are 7-4 for the season and LA Clippers on 7-5. The Lakers haven't made it into the postseason play-offs since 2013 but are looking good to do so this season and are currently top overall of the Western Conference. November has been a great month for them already with seven wins out of eight, the only defeat being to Toronto.

Atlanta Hawks are struggling in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. They have a 4-7 record for the season and are trailing behind Orlando Magic, Charlotte Hawks and divisional leaders Miami Heat. Overall, they are 10th in the Eastern Conference and need to get in the top eight to clinch a play-off position. They come into this game in poor form having lost five of their last six matches. This looks booked for another win for the Lakers, go for them on a -9.5 points spread.